New Apple TV sci-fi series Star City will be 'totally different' to For All Mankind season 5 despite having the same creative team — 'we wouldn't have made it if it was a companion piece'
Apple TV's new sci-fi series Star City is set to premiere on May 29, coinciding with the conclusion of For All Mankind season 5. Despite sharing the same creative team, the creators emphasize that Star City is distinctly different and not a companion piece. The show explores the space race from a Soviet perspective, focusing on themes of paranoia and espionage rather than traditional sci-fi elements.
- ▪Star City premieres on May 29, the same day For All Mankind season 5 ends.
- ▪The series is created by the same team behind For All Mankind but aims to be a unique show.
- ▪Star City focuses on the Soviet space race and incorporates elements of a spy thriller.
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Streaming Apple TV New Apple TV sci-fi series Star City will be 'totally different' to For All Mankind season 5 despite having the same creative team — 'we wouldn't have made it if it was a companion piece' Features By Jasmine Valentine published 26 May 2026 The series starts on May 29 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Stars of For All Mankind and Star City. (Image credit: Apple TV) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter May 29 is set to be both a day of grief and joy if you're a sci-fi series fan with an Apple TV subscription.
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