For All Mankind Secretly Confirms What The Upcoming Spinoff Will Look Like

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Apple TV+’s new series, Star City, is coming next month. Before its release, the show For All Mankind has given fans a sneak peek at what to anticipate. Given Apple TV+’s success with science fiction, it’s fitting that their longest-running sci-fi show is getting a spin-off.

Because For All Mankind presents a different version of history, there’s a great opportunity to tell stories beyond the American-centric focus we’ve seen so far. It will be particularly interesting to see how Star City explores another culture’s viewpoint, especially since, in this timeline, Russia won the Space Race.

Even though science, technology, space exploration, and thrilling adventures have always been core parts of For All Mankind, the new series will tell a notably different kind of story.

For All Mankind Delivered A Sneak Peek Behind The Iron Curtain

Okay, so in the latest episode of For All Mankind, season 5, episode 5, Irina Morozova finally makes it to Mars, and let me tell you, the drama immediately kicks into high gear! She starts clashing with Aleida and others, and it really reinforces why Irina is, hands down, the show’s scariest villain. But before all that Martian tension, the episode starts with a look back at Irina’s time in a Soviet prison camp – it gives you a lot of context for who she is now.

During her captivity, she suffers abuse and starvation, but remarkably, she uses her wits to overcome a guard. She eventually manipulates him into releasing her. The scene is grim, suspenseful, and violent, yet it offers a glimpse into what appears to be a key aspect of Star City.

As a longtime fan, I remember the show previously exploring life in Russia with Margo – we saw her struggle as a refugee before things went really badly for her. Seeing that again, and with what’s happening now, it feels like this season is really leaning into the spy stuff and showing us how the people at Star City interact with the wider world. It’s definitely hinting at a bigger focus on international intrigue, which I’m really excited about.

Star City Is Going Back To Where It All Began In The For All Mankind Universe

It’s worth noting that Star City will be set in the 1970s, similar to how For All Mankind began. That show also started in the 1970s, but each season then jumped forward a decade in time, bringing it to the 2010s in the current season.

In the 1970s, Russia was enjoying the success of winning the Space Race. Meanwhile, with the United States determined to be the first to land a habitat on the Moon, Russia’s Star City continued to push forward to maintain its leading position. It’s fascinating to consider what was happening within the Russian space program at that time, and how the political system influenced their work.

Star City Will Be A Much Darker Story Than For All Mankind

The show For All Mankind depicts a 1970s Russia still governed by a harsh authoritarian regime. The KGB wields considerable power and closely monitors all aspects of life. Those who defy the government’s beliefs face severe consequences, often vanishing without a trace – as happened to characters like Margo, the antagonist Irina Morozova, and Sergei Nikulov.

The new season, Star City, will explore how the characters engaged in espionage, stole confidential information, and attempted to replicate American achievements. This shift promises a significantly grimmer tone compared to previous seasons of For All Mankind. Ultimately, Star City will reveal crucial details about the characters’ development, particularly Irina, who is a key figure in both storylines.

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2026-04-24 22:18