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Critics Consensus

Night Sky reaches for the stars when it really should have settled on a feature length finish, but the combined supernova of J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek shines bright.

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John Doyle

Globe and Mail

It is a rare example of looking upon the elderly with only benign admiration, tenderness and authentic respect. Irene and Franklin are not cute codgers; they are fully formed characters whose strengths are more outsized than their frailties.

Jul 11, 2022

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Andrew Male

Times (UK)

... A show that is hypnotically strange, moving effortlessly between detective drama, sci-fi horror and elegiac rumination on life.

Jul 8, 2022

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Brian Tallerico

The Playlist

Every time that “Night Sky” threatens to drift off into something disposable, Simmons and Spacek shine, reminding everyone that they’re true stars.

Rated: B

May 31, 2022

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Nuha Hassan

Slay Away

It’s bound to leave viewers contemplating the universe's secrets with its rich world-building and exploration of family dynamics.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 4, 2023

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Alison Lanier

Pajiba

The Night Sky is an undeniable misfire, but inside the slow first season is a gem of a story. I want to take the whole thing into Final Cut and chop it down to a short film.

Jun 15, 2022

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Anne Brodie

What She Said

Night Sky’s rich, far-reaching imagination soars into sci-fi and mysticism without sacrificing the characters’ authenticity – Spacek and Simmons are phenomenal.

Jun 7, 2022

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Linda S

A great sci-fi concept which doesn't revolve around beautiful young things with superpowers. I love the fact that it centres on an old couple who have been through tragedy in their lives. But yet again, a unique series has been cancelled before it takes off. I've only just come across it in 2024. Instead of allowing for people to find these series, the production companies take the first few episode numbers and pronounce "failure". With the calibre of actors involved, you would think that they would give it a chance. I wonder sometimes, why they bother producing these programmes if they're not willing to give them time. No wonder these streaming services are failing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Jedidiah W

So sad that they cancelled the show. It was set up very well to keep the mystery going.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/24

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m1ckDELTA M

It's a rare thing to be able to juggle family drama with science fantasy and mystery. Open Range failed horribly but Night Sky finds a balance that is rewarding and worth every minute getting to a wonderful payoff. As is to be expected, there are a couple of "cliffhangers" (for want of a better word) that leave viewers hoping for a second season but there is a satisfying enough measure of closure even without one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/04/23

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Grieg S

Excellent, engrossing, slow burn of a show. Disappointing it was not renewed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/24/23

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Florencia M

Amazing Serie. So captivating. Science fiction to the fullest.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/23

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Dan P

J. K. Simmons is one of those actors who makes anything he's in better just by being in it. But this is an interesting, intricate, deliberately-building story. Each episode is so good — until the very end of the seventh and about the middle of the eighth. There is a "bad guy" who is so cartoonish and baseless that it's as if he's from a different (and very bad) show. But once he's sorted, the end is terrific. Except that it was cancelled without even a chance! Did Amazon even advertise it? I only stumbled on it. I wish they'd reconsider and continue the story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/23

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Daniel C. Connolly

Creator

Holden Miller

Creator

Sissy Spacek

Irene York

J.K. Simmons

Franklin York

Chai Hansen

Jude

Kiah McKirnan

Denise York

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Episode 1

Aired May 20, 2022

To the Stars

Irene and Franklin York have a secret; they have a chamber in their backyard that leads to a strange and deserted planet, but surprising truths make them reevaluate what they know about it.

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Episode 2

Aired May 20, 2022

La Capilla

Franklin and Irene make a decision about the mysterious man from the Chamber; Stella grapples with revealing a family secret to her teenage daughter Toni.

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Episode 3

Aired May 20, 2022

The Caretaker

As Irene discovers a new zest for life, Franklin becomes more suspicious of Jude; a visitor has something important to give Stella and Toni in Argentina.

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Episode 4

Aired May 20, 2022

Boilermakers

Irene helps Jude look for someone he has lost; Franklin forms an unexpected bond; Stella begins her mission with help from an old friend.

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Episode 5

Aired May 20, 2022

Driving Lessons

Irene goes to new lengths to help Jude; Stella and Denise visit places that haunt their past; Franklin gives Byron an unexpected gift.

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Episode 6

Aired May 20, 2022

Dear Franklin

An appalling discovery divides Franklin and Irene; Tensions between Stella, Toni, and Nick reach new heights; Jude recruits Denise for his search.

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Episode 7

Aired May 20, 2022

Lake Driving

Irene, Jude and Denise go on a road trip to find Gabriel, while Franklin and Byron take a journey of their own; Stella and Toni get to know Farnsworth.

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Episode 8

Aired May 20, 2022

Compensation

Jude makes a tough decision, while Franklin and Irene reflect on recent events; Stella's mission brings her to the Yorks.

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Creator: Daniel C. Connolly, Holden Miller
Executive Producer: Daniel C. Connolly, Holden Miller, Jimmy Miller, Philip Martin, Juan José Campanella, Sam Hansen
Network: Prime Video
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2022

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