Ascension 2014

Overview

Ascension is a television series that follows a covert space mission launched by the United States government in 1963. The mission involved sending hundreds of men, women, and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension with the goal of populating a new world. The narrative picks up nearly 50 years into the journey as the ship approaches the point of no return. The status quo of the vessel is disrupted by the mysterious murder of a young woman. This event serves as a catalyst for the ship's population to begin questioning the true nature and purpose of their long-term mission. The series explores the tension and uncertainty that arise among the passengers as they confront the realities of their isolated existence and the potential deception surrounding their voyage. By focusing on the investigation of the crime, the story reveals the complex social and political dynamics that have developed on the ship over the course of five decades in deep space.