Mars: Season 2
Set in the year 2042, the second season of Mars follows the evolution of the Red Planet colony five years after the successful maiden mission of the Daedalus spacecraft. The International Mars Science Foundation has successfully established Olympus Town, a fully-fledged colony on the planet. However, the mission can no longer be sustained through its original funding model alone. This necessity forces the colony to o
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows a fictional mission to colonize Mars that began in 2033.
- The International Mars Science Foundation is responsible for the establishment of the colony known as Olympus Town.
- The original crew of the Daedalus spacecraft successfully pushed human capabilities to their limits to create a sustainable settlement.
- The narrative structure blends scripted fictional storytelling with documentary vérité interviews featuring experts.
Season overview
Set in the year 2042, the second season of Mars follows the evolution of the Red Planet colony five years after the successful maiden mission of the Daedalus spacecraft. The International Mars Science Foundation has successfully established Olympus Town, a fully-fledged colony on the planet. However, the mission can no longer be sustained through its original funding model alone. This necessity forces the colony to open its doors to the private sector, leading to the arrival of Lukrum Industries. The introduction of this for-profit corporation, which intends to conduct mining operations on Mars, creates significant friction within the settlement. Tensions emerge between the original mission-driven scientists, who are focused on exploration and research, and the new corporate interests represented by Lukrum Industries. This shift in the colony's operational structure introduces a new world of challenges for the inhabitants of Olympus Town as they navigate the complexities of balancing scientific objectives with commercial exploitation. The season explores the resulting conflict as the residents must adapt to the presence of a private entity whose goals may not align with the original vision of the Mars expedition.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
We Are Not Alone
Nov 12, 2018 · 50 min
After almost a decade alone on Mars, scientists at the International Mars Science Foundation’s (IMSF) fully developed Olympus Town settlement prepare for the arrival of a group of
Worlds Apart
Nov 19, 2018 · 50 min
IMSF and Lukrum, now sharing a common water and power source, have established a tenuous coexistence that threatens to dissolve when Kurt and his crew make unexpected headway in th
Darkness Falls
Nov 26, 2018 · 50 min
A solar flare knocks out communications on Mars and forces Olympus Town to locate exobiologist Marta Kamen before tragedy strikes. Meanwhile, the colony is bracing for its first-ev
Contagion
Dec 3, 2018 · 50 min
Marta convalesces as a mysterious illness sweeps through Olympus Town and Lukrum Colony. When IMSF realizes one of its own has died as a result, it races to determine the cause, or
Power Play
Dec 10, 2018 · 50 min
Lukrum strikes a deal with Russia for exclusive mining rights. Uneasiness spreads over Olympus Town as LT. Commander Mike Glenn undermines Hana and endangers the members of Lukrum
The Shakeup
Dec 17, 2018 · 50 min
Lukrum pushes its corporate interest too far and unintentionally jeopardizes the safety of both colonies. IMSF springs into action to stabilize the situation, but for some, it will