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Discover Quiet Places in the Venice Lagoon... and more leisure tips

From Der Standard · (2d ago) German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The fifth season of the science fiction series "For All Mankind" has premiered on Apple TV.
  • The series, which imagines an alternate history where the Soviet Union reached the moon first, has already depicted human landings on the moon and Mars.
  • The new season explores conflicts between Mars colonists and Earth, as well as internal struggles on the red planet.

Der Standard's RONDO section, known for its curated recommendations, points readers towards hidden gems and engaging content, this time highlighting both a travel guide and a critically acclaimed science fiction series. The travel recommendation focuses on discovering "Quiet Places in the Venice Lagoon," promising an escape from the usual tourist paths.

However, the main focus shifts to the highly anticipated fifth season of "For All Mankind" on Apple TV+. This series, celebrated for its epic hard science fiction narrative, presents an alternate history where the space race took a different turn, with the Soviets achieving lunar dominance and subsequent missions to Mars by various nations, including North Korea.

As the new season unfolds, viewers are plunged back into the intricate world-building that has defined the show. The Mars colonists find themselves in a tense standoff with Earth, while internal strife brews among those living on the red planet. This exploration of human nature – love, hate, despair, hope, murder, and capitalism – following humanity across the cosmos is a hallmark of the series, offering a compelling, albeit complex, narrative that requires some investment to fully appreciate. Der Standard frames this as a must-watch for fans of ambitious sci-fi.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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