For All Mankind is a science fiction American streaming television series created by Ronald D. Moore and Matt Wolpert for Apple TV+. It is executive produced by Moore, Wolpert, Ben Nedivi, and Jordan Helman. The series follows the crew of the alternate history NASA and the Soviet space program, who race to become the first to land a man on the moon. It focuses on the rivalry between the space programs, their various missions and successes, and the ways in which they transform people’s lives on Earth. The series debuted on November 1, 2019, with six episodes aired and one feature film. In June 2020, the series was renewed for a second season, which is set to air in 2021. Set in an alternate timeline where the Soviet Union is the first to land a man on the Moon, the series follows the astronauts and engineers of NASA, alongside the Soviets, as they attempt to outdo each other in the space race. The show explores both the political and scientific stakes of the race, as well as its effects on the personal lives of the characters. The series stars Joel Kinnaman, Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, and Shantel VanSanten, alongside Jodi Balfour, Sonya Walger, Krys Marshall, Wrenn Schmidt, J. Mallory McCree, and Corey Stoll. The first season of the series was generally well-received by critics, praising the performances of the cast, production design, and themes of ambition, competition, and determination. The series also earned several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Period Costumes and a Critics Choice Television Award for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series.