I listen to the Commentary Magazine podcast, usually each morning. It's full of smart people of often differing opinions analyzing current events, with a positive Jewish perspective. One feature of the program, towards the end of the stream, has several times proved valuable to me--their "recommendations" for books, movies, and television shows.
Most recently I heard the one of the podcasters offer praise for an Apple TV+ show, For All Mankind. Since Apple TV+ is the only streaming service I subscribe to, and I'm always in search of worthy viewing fare, I started watching it. I'm still watching it, often in binge mode. It's been less than a week, but I've already completed Season 1 and started Season 2.
The plot involves the NASA space program beginning with the first moon landing, but with a twist. That twist changes all of our American history and much of the world's as well. For viewers of my generation, it's what we would've called "mind-bending."
The golden age of American space exploration is a favorite of mine, so I'm predisposed to enjoy the show. But aside from my personal bias, the production is first rate. The main characters wrestle their personal challenges within the deftly captured aura of their time. Acting, costumes, set design, and soundtracks are all spot on.
While there isn't a lot of music, the song played is always perfect for the scene. That artistic discernment always hooks me.
It appears that Season 5 of For All Mankind is delayed. Since I just started watching Season 2, I can be patient. I'm just glad they are keeping the show going. These days it's rare to find something worth watching on TV.
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| Season 5 coming soon. |
