Ascension

1h 28min

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Drama

In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.

Production Companies

UCP

Lionsgate Television

Blumhouse Television

Sea to Sky Entertainment

Levens

Thunderbird Entertainment

Blumhouse Productions

Episodes

Cast

Chapter One

1. Chapter One

1h 28min

15th Dec 2014

The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.

Chapter Two

2. Chapter Two

1h 28min

16th Dec 2014

Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.

Chapter Three

3. Chapter Three

1h 28min

17th Dec 2014

The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.

First air date

15th Dec 2014

Last air date

17th Dec 2014

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks