Nightflyers 2018
“You can’t escape what’s inside.”
What is Nightflyers?
Nightflyers is a television series set in the year 2093 that follows a team of scientists on a mission to discover extraterrestrial life. The group travels to the edge of the solar system aboard the Nightflyer, which is described as the most advanced ship ever constructed.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 10
- First aired
- Dec 2, 2018
- Last aired
- Dec 13, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syfy
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
Nightflyers is a television series set in the year 2093 that follows a team of scientists on a mission to discover extraterrestrial life. The group travels to the edge of the solar system aboard the Nightflyer, which is described as the most advanced ship ever constructed. As the expedition progresses, the crew members find themselves pushed to the edge of insanity. The mission takes a dark turn when the scientists realize that the source of their terror is not an external threat waiting for them in deep space, but rather a danger that is already present on board their own vessel. The narrative focuses on the psychological deterioration of the team as they encounter these unforeseen perils during their voyage. By blending elements of space exploration with suspense, the series explores the mounting dread experienced by the researchers as they navigate their journey through the solar system while trapped with an internal menace.
Should you watch it?
“A crew’s quest for alien life spirals into terror aboard their own ship.”
- Atmospheric sci‑fi setting
- Tense psychological horror
- Thought‑provoking premise
- Mature TV‑MA content may deter younger viewers
- Pacing can feel deliberate
Watch it if you enjoy unsettling, mind‑bending sci‑fi horror set in deep space.
The series is rated TV‑MA and contains intense horror and mature themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 All That We Left Behind Dec 2, 2018
- E2 Torches and Pitchforks Dec 3, 2018
- E3 The Abyss Stares Back Dec 4, 2018
- E4 White Rabbit Dec 5, 2018
- E5 Greywing Dec 6, 2018
- E6 The Sacred Gift Dec 9, 2018
- E7 Transmission Dec 10, 2018
- E8 Rebirth Dec 11, 2018
- E9 Icarus Dec 12, 2018
- E10 All That We Have Found Dec 13, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of Nightflyers?
In 2093 a team of scientists travels aboard the advanced ship Nightflyer to search for extraterrestrial life.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is a science‑fiction horror series with psychological thriller elements.
When does the story take place?
The events occur in the year 2093, at the edge of the solar system.
Is the series appropriate for younger audiences?
No, it carries a TV‑MA rating for mature horror and intense content.
What tone does the series have?
The tone is tense and claustrophobic, emphasizing the crew’s descent into insanity.