“The end of one world. The beginning of the next.”
100 years in the future, planetary colonization missions have begun as a necessity to help secure the survival of the human race. The first of these missions on a spacecraft known as Ark One encounters a catastrophic event causing massive destruction and loss of life. With more than a year left to go before reaching their target planet, a lack of life-sustaining supplies and loss of leadership, the remaining crew must become the best versions of themselves to stay on course and survive.
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Episodes
1. Everyone Wanted to Be on This Ship
After suffering a disaster, the remaining crew of spaceship Ark One must band together to survive.
2. Like It Touched the Sun
The crew struggles to establish a sense of order on the ship. Two investigations uncover more questions than answers.
3. Get Out and Push
All hope seems lost when the crew learns an asteroid is hours away from impact.
4. We Weren't Supposed to Be Awake
When their psyches are put to the test by hallucinations, the crew must race to find the cause.
5. One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Sacrifices must be made when a radiation leak sparks crisis.
6. Two By Two
The crew must devise a plan after identifying a planet rich in much-needed fuel.
7. A Slow Death Is Worse
The crew discover they're not alone in space and learn more about where they came from.
8. Every Single Person Matters
A new polarizing figure enters the equation as the crew suffers technical difficulties.
9. The Painful Way
After an unpopular decision, discord gives way to deadly mutiny in which loyalties are tested.
10. Hoping for Forever
The situation onboard Ark One seems hopeless after crew members are taken hostage.
11. The Last Thing You Ever Do
The crew must understand their enemy better as they attempt a dangerous rescue mission.
12. Everybody Wins
Ark One tries to broker peace with its adversary but doesn't realize it could cost everything.
Cast & Crew
Christie Burke
Lt. Sharon Garnet
Richard Fleeshman
Lt. James Brice
Stacey Read
Alicia Nevins
Ryan Adams
Angus Medford
Pavle Jerinić
Lt. Felix Strickland
Shalini Peiris
Dr. Sanjivni Kabir
Tiana Upcheva
Eva Markovic
Story & Production Details
Reviews & Thoughts
The Ark is one of those B grade sci fi propositions pitched at teens and early twenty something's. As might be predicted, it comes with its own woke baggage, this time in the form of female empowerment. The female lead "steps up". There's not even the remotest consideration of sharing the leadership of the group with her male counterparts. In spite of the fact they are all wet behind the ears and need all the mutual support, they can get. So putting this unrealistic nonsense aside, is this series any good? Well, no, not really. Its pretty bland fare, more a space soap opera than anything else, with a survivalist component. Think Lost in Space (the 50's edition nor the terrible remake) minus the humour, novelty and excitement and there you have it. Acting is alright and sets are decent but well, that's really not enough. In summary, a not terribly engaging, survivalist, space soap opera.
As I write this review, I have just learned that season three has been approved for release. I'm glad to hear this, as I don't think this show is all thad bad. It's not predictable, which is pretty good in this day and age. The production values are pretty good, the story lines are pretty engaging. There is good chemistry between the characters. The show has certainly not run its course yet. The female lead is strong and carries the team well. Plus the story ark [no pun intended] is quite original, with good plot twists. Base on the story ark so far... I'm looking forward to season three.
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