- For the current season, see season 4
The second season of For All Mankind was renewed on October 15, 2019.[1]
The season is set about 9 years after the end of the first season at a critical point of the Cold War. It starts at May 21, 1983, and ends around end of September of the same year, with a short last scene in 1995 at the end of the final episode.
Season 2 premiered on February 19, 2021.
Premise[]
For All Mankind season two picks up a decade later in 1983. It's the greater climbing of the Cold War and of the tensions between the United States and the USSR. Ronald Reagan is president and the greater ambitions of science and space exploration are at threat of being squandered as the US and Soviets go head-to-head to control sites rich in resources on the Moon.
The Department of Defense has moved into Mission Control, and the militarization of NASA becomes central to several characters' stories: Some fight it, some use it as an opportunity to advance their own interests, and some find themselves at the height of a conflict that may lead to nuclear war.
Cast and characters[]
- Joel Kinnaman as Edward Baldwin
- Jodi Balfour as Ellen Wilson
- Michael Dorman as Gordo Stevens
- Sarah Jones as Tracy Stevens
- Wrenn Schmidt as Margo Madison
- Shantel VanSanten as Karen Baldwin
- Krys Marshall as Danielle Poole
- Sonya Walger as Molly Cobb
- Cynthy Wu as Kelly Baldwin
- Casey W. Johnson as Danny Stevens
- Coral Peña as Aleida Rosales
Episodes[]
No. | Image | Title | Writer | Director | Air Date |
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1 (11) |
"Every Little Thing" | Ronald D. Moore | Michael Morris | 2021-02-19 | |
Nearly a decade later, technology and lunar exploration have taken huge strides - but a solar storm threatens the astronauts on Jamestown. | |||||
2 (12) |
"The Bleeding Edge" | Matt Wolpert Ben Nedivi |
Michael Morris | 2021-02-26 | |
Margo must lead a seemingly impossible mission. Danielle wants to return to the Moon. Gordo grapples with life on Earth. | |||||
3 (13) |
"Rules of Engagement" | Stephanie Shannon | Andrew Stanton | 2021-03-05 | |
A dispute on the Moon prompts NASA officials to consider arming astronauts. Ed's past comes back to haunt him. | |||||
4 (14) |
"Pathfinder" | David Weddle Bradley Thompson |
Andrew Stanton | 2021-03-12 | |
With a little help from Molly, Ed plans a career change - as his old Jamestown crewmates Gordo and Danielle struggle. | |||||
5 (15) |
"The Weight" | Nichole Beattie Joe Menosky |
Meera Menon | 2021-03-19 | |
Ed's reckless behaviour at NASA shakes the foundation of the Baldwin family. Tracy attempts to readapt to life in space. | |||||
6 (16) |
"Best Laid Plans" | Joe Menosky | Meera Menon | 2021-03-26 | |
American astronauts and NASA leadership prepare for a new mission with unlikely partners. Ellen gets in touch with an old friend. | |||||
7 (17) |
"Don't Be Cruel" | Nichole Beattie | Dennie Gordon | 2021-04-02 | |
Ellen is challenged by her new role. Margo's' allegiances are put to the test. Karen explores new opportunities - personally and professionally. | |||||
8 (18) |
"And Here's to You" | Ronald D. Moore | Dennie Gordon | 2021-04-09 | |
Gordo returns to space. Molly faces an upsetting new reality. Aleida confronts her first major hurdle at work. | |||||
9 (19) |
"Triage" | Bradley Thompson David Weddle |
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan | 2021-04-16 | |
The rivalry between American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts intensifies as last-minute changes impact the Pathfinder plan. | |||||
10 (20) |
"The Grey" | Matt Wolpert Ben Nedivi |
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan | 2021-04-23 | |
Season finale. Tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high on the Moon, throwing multiple missions in jeopardy. |
Other releases[]
Bonus videos[]
- Main article: One Giant Leap: 1975-1982
Apple TV+ released a series of 8 bonus videos connecting season one & two. They cover the events of the years 1975 - 1982 in the format of short news reports.
Time Capsule[]
- Main article: For All Mankind: Time Capsule
On February 11, 2021, one week before the season two premiere, Apple released an augmented reality iOS application called For All Mankind: Time Capsule on its App Store. The application covers the time between seasons one and two, showing the relationship between astronauts Gordo and Tracy Stevens, and their son Danny.
Podcast[]
- Main article: For All Mankind: The Official Podcast
During the release period of season two, a podcast named For All Mankind: The Official Podcast, hosted by Krys Marshall (playing astronaut Danielle Poole in the series), was released every 2 weeks. It featured behind-the-scenes looks and interviews with cast and crew members of the show, as well as with scientists and former astronauts. Including some additional bonus rounds, a total of 10 podcast episodes were released for season 2.
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References
- ↑ deadline.com: "For All Mankind" Drama Renewed For Season 2 By Apple