S01.E01: To the Stars

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Irene and Franklin York have a secret: a Chamber buried in their backyard which leads to a strange, deserted planet. But surprising revelations make them reevaluate what they think they know about it.

Premiere date: May 20, 2022

[SunnyBeBe]

I’ve been looking forward to this show and so far I’m impressed!  I can’t believe there aren’t a lot of comments.  It’s very original and the cast is off the charts!

[Quilt Fairy]

21 hours ago, SunnyBeBe said:

I can’t believe there aren’t a lot of comments.

At the moment, I'm trying to figure out what this show is supposed to be. 

[SunnyBeBe]

It’s a science fiction drama, I believe.  I just wrapped up all the episodes. I think they’ll be a season 2. I hope it gets more viewers.  

[Anela]

I've only just heard about this, from someone on another site. I'm adding it to my list, to come back to.

[SnapHappy]

This was a nicely done first episode, setting up the characters and enough of the plot to get a glimpse of what's happening.  Definitely made me want to see episode 2.

I hate first episodes that are just a pastiche of seemingly unrelated people and situations that make no sense until you get WAY into the story!  

I adore Sissy the way I adore Dolly.  Unreservedly and without exception.  The grace, wisdom and gentle humor they both impart to their roles, and lives offscreen never fail to impress me.  

[Haleth]

That was pretty depressing but the acting is superb.  If the plot doesn't offer something a little more uplifting in epi 2 I may have to give this up.

[LittleIggy]

I love JK Simmons and Sissy Spacek. This show pulled me right in.

[Sweet-tea]

I’ve always liked J.K. Simmons. I think he’s a great actor. I was struck by this episode, how it slowly drew me into their world. The frailty of Irene, the protectiveness of Franklin even while he was also struggling, the intimacy they have as a couple. Two scenes really got me: Irene at the nursing home talking to the woman. I remember my father. I took care of him for years and after he left our house, he moved to memory care. That scene was so accurate about how things are at those places. And then the last scene of Irene and Franklin together, him singing to her and the emotion on Irene’s face. I nearly broke into tears. It was so powerful. I was afraid she’d take her last breath right there.  It is difficult to pull off a scene like that with little dialogue, but they both nailed it. 

Wow. I can’t wait for the next episode. They seem to be painting a picture of aging and frailty, so I wonder if the portal will take them back to their younger selves? I am not spoiled. I’m just speculating. 

Edited June 12, 2022 by Sweet-tea