Storyline

In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.

First Aired

2014-12-15
Last Aired

2014-12-17
Creator

Adrian Cruz
Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

3
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Syfy

Keywords:

space mission murder space covert operation

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Season 1

1. Chapter One

The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the tr...More

The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.Less

88mins 2014-12-15

2. Chapter Two

Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewh...More

Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.Less

88mins 2014-12-16

3. Chapter Three

The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthin...More

The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.Less

88mins 2014-12-17

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Cast

Tricia Helfer

Viondra Denniger

Gil Bellows

Harris Enzmann

Brian Van Holt

Captain William Denninger

Andrea Roth

Dr. Juliet Bryce

Brandon P Bell

First Officer Oren Gault

Jacqueline Byers

Nora Bryce

Tiffany Lonsdale

Emily Vanderhaus

P.J. Boudousqué

James Toback

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Reviews for Ascension

A Review by YouShouldKnow 5

Written by YouShouldKnow on 2023-11-25

There are TV shows that make you feel like you're really there - this isn't one of those. It's not entirely clear whether it's the acting, t... read more

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A Review by YouShouldKnow

There are TV shows that make you feel like you're really there - this isn't one of those. It's not entirely clear whether it's the acting, the set, the colors, or something else, but everything feels so obviously acted that giving into the ...