The Right Stuff 2020
“The race to be first in space.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- October 9, 2020
- Last Aired
- November 20, 2020
- Format
- 1 season · 8 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~6 hours (45 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E8 "Flight" (★ 7.3/10)
- Created By
- Mark Lafferty
- Network
- Disney+
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
What is The Right Stuff?
The Right Stuff is a television series first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 9, 2020
- Last aired
- Nov 20, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Disney+
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 131 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- Disney+
Where to watch in United States
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 8 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Right Stuff is a television series first released in 2020. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Disney+. Current status: Canceled. Spans 1 seasons and 8 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Seven daring pilots race against Cold War tensions to become humanity’s first astronauts.”
- Based on Tom Wolfe’s acclaimed book and film
- Rich period production depicting the early space race
- Explores the high‑stakes competition among NASA’s first astronauts
- TV‑14 rating includes mature themes
- Limited series length may leave some storylines brief
Watch it if you’re fascinated by the early space race and the personal sacrifices of its pioneers.
The series contains mature themes and occasional intense moments, making it suitable for teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sierra Hotel Mytharc Oct 9, 2020
- E2 Goodies Core Oct 9, 2020
- E3 Single Combat Warrior Core Oct 16, 2020
- E4 Advent Core Oct 23, 2020
- E5 The Kona Kai Séance Core Oct 30, 2020
- E6 Vostok Core Nov 6, 2020
- E7 Ziggurat Mytharc Nov 13, 2020
- E8 Flight Mytharc Nov 20, 2020
Frequently asked questions
When did the series premiere?
It premiered on October 9, 2020 on Disney+.
Is the show based on a book?
Yes, it is loosely based on Tom Wolfe’s 1979 book “The Right Stuff” and its 1983 film adaptation.
How many astronauts are central to the story?
The narrative follows seven test pilots selected by NASA to become astronauts.
What is the series rating?
The series is rated TV‑14.
Where can I watch the series?
It is available for streaming on Disney+.
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