Explores trans-humanism, AI, environmental issues, and philosophical dilemmas about humanity's future.
Praised for its vivid realism of Mars topography and evocative music by Étienne Forget. Missions(2017)
Available on Shudder (US) and previously broadcast on BBC Four (UK). and Julien Lacombe
The 2017 French sci-fi series is a psychological drama following the first crewed flight to Mars, which arrives only to find they have been beaten to the red planet by a rival American mission. Created by Ami Cohen, Henri Debeurme, and Julien Lacombe, the show is noted for its cerebral exploration of human evolution, ancient history, and artificial intelligence. Mission Briefing Release Date: June 2017 (France). Format: 10 episodes (approximately 20–26 minutes each). Missions(2017)