For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates
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For All Mankind is an American science fiction drama streaming television series created and written by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi and produced for Apple TV+. After the Soviet Union triumphs in the first crewed Moon landing ahead of the United States, the series dramatizes an alternate history. 

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

If you want to prepare ahead of time before watching the upcoming episode, we’ve got all you need to know about the official release date, plot, and cast, which will undoubtedly prepare you to know about the next plotlines. Continue reading to find out more about For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1 Release Date

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1, Polaris, is set to premiere with one episode on Friday, June 10 at 12:01 a.m. ET on Apple TV+ digital streaming platform. The episode is reported to be written by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi. Moreover, the runtime of each episode is approximately 1h 20m. The series is reported to ultimately reach its conclusion on August 12, 2022, with a total of 10 episodes in the third season. 

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

The official synopsis of the episode states, “Nearly 10 years have passed. Danielle and Ed attend a celebration, where things take a terrifying turn.” Because of the short synopsis, it’s impossible to obtain a clear picture of the plotline that viewers may expect to see in the upcoming season. Hence, here is a detailed episode guide to help you understand the series’ timetable with the date schedule and plan ahead to watch to understand how the series will evolve into the final episode. 

  • S1E1: Polaris – June 10, 2022
  • S1E2: Game Changer – June 17, 2022
  • S1E3: TBA – June 24, 2022
  • S1E4: TBA – July 1, 2022
  • S1E5: TBA – July 8, 2022
  • S1E6: TBA – July 15, 2022
  • S1E7: TBA – July 22, 2022
  • S1E8: TBA – July 29, 2022
  • S1E9: TBA – August 5, 2022
  • S1E10: TBA – August 12, 2022

Viewers will have to wait until the episode airs to learn about the plot and titles of the upcoming episodes.  

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

For All Mankind Season 3 Plot

The official description released by the official Apple TV+ states, “The propulsive new season of the alternate-reality series takes viewers to a new decade, moving into the early ’90s with a high-octane race to a new planetary frontier: Mars.

The Red Planet becomes the new front in the space race not only for the US and the Soviet Union but also as an unexpected new entrant with a lot to prove and even more at stake. Our characters find themselves going head-to-head as their ambitions for Mars come into conflict and their loyalties are tested, creating a pressure cooker that builds to a climactic conclusion.” 

For All Mankind — An Inside Look: Season 3 | Apple TV+

In the preview for the third season, the series states, “The space race is booming, and they’re headed to the propulsive new season of the alternate-reality series takes viewers to a new decade, moving into the early ’90s with a high-octane race to a new planetary frontier: Mars.”

What to expect in For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1?

In For All Mankind Season 3, the Red Planet becomes the new frontier in the Space Race not only for the US and the Soviet Union but also an unexpected new entrant with a lot to prove and even more at stake. Our characters find themselves going head-to-head as their ambitions for Mars come into conflict, and their loyalties are tested, creating a pressure cooker that builds to a climactic conclusion.

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

Hence, as per the synopsis of the first episode, the series is expected to expand on this already set premise for the third season. Moreover, the viewers have also expected to see glimpses from the concluding episode of the second season titled, The Grey, which was released on April 23, 2021. The episode is directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan and written by Matt Wolpert & Ben Nedivi.

The official synopsis of the episode states, “Tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union reach an all-time high on the moon, throwing multiple missions into jeopardy.” In the episode, the viewers got to see, The Apollo-Soyuz teams are constantly advised to postpone their docking due to escalating tensions with the Soviets, much to Danielle’s chagrin. Houston is completely unaware that the Soviets have launched an attack on Jamestown.

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

Gordo and Tracy take refuge in the galley and manage to send a signal to Houston, which Aleida picks up on. A firefight breaks out between the US Marines and the Soviets, resulting in multiple casualties and hidden damage to the nuclear reactor’s cooling system.

Houston, Gordo, and Tracy intend to repair the reactor from the outside by constructing temporary suits. The astronauts and cosmonauts finally greet each other after Danielle disobeys Houston’s order to abort the Apollo-Soyuz mission. This public show of friendliness helps to calm nuclear tensions on the planet.

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

Meanwhile, in lunar orbit, Pathfinder and Buran are on the verge of firing missiles at one other, but Ed opts to destroy the Sea Dragon supply ship instead. Tracy and Gordo stop the reactor from exploding, but they perish as a result of the vacuum. Jamestown is liberated by the Soviets. On Earth, Sergei is seen attempting to recruit Margo for the Soviets. It’s 1995, and a space-suited human is seen walking on the surface of Mars in the final picture.

For All Mankind Season 3 Cast

The ensemble cast returning for Season 3 includes the following actors: 

  • Joel Kinnaman as Edward Baldwin
  • Shantel VanSanten as Karen Baldwin
  • Jodi Balfour as Ellen Wilson (née Waverly)
  • Sonya Walger as Molly Cobb 
  • Krys Marshall as Danielle Poole
  • Cynthy Wu as Kelly Baldwin  
  • Casey W. Johnson as Danny Stevens
  •  Coral Peña as Aleida Rosales
  • Wrenn Schmidt as Margo Madison
  • Matt Vogel as Big Bird 

Along with the new series, regular Edi Gathegi will play Dev Ayesa, a charismatic visionary with his sights set on the stars.

For All Mankind Season 3 Official Trailer

For All Mankind — Season 3 Official Trailer | Apple TV+

According to the preview of the trailer, the series reflects on. “Over two decades after the Moon landing, there’s a new battle to face— Mars. For All Mankind Season 3.”

For All Mankind Season 2: A Quick Recap

According to the official description released by Apple TV+, “For All Mankind” season two picks up a decade later in 1983. It’s the height of the Cold War and tensions between the United States and the USSR are at their peak.

Ronald Reagan is president and the greater ambitions of science and space exploration are at threat of being squandered as the US and Soviets go head-to-head to control sites rich in resources on the moon.

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

The Department of Defense has moved into Mission Control, and the militarization of NASA has become central to several characters’ stories: some fight it, some use it as an opportunity to advance their own interests, and some find themselves at the height of a conflict that may lead to nuclear war.

Take a look at the official recap video released by Apple TV+, which reflects on “Nuclear space shuttles, Apollo-Soyuz, and a near nuclear meltdown. Recap Season 2 with the cast of #ForAllMankind before the Season 3 premiere on June 10 on @appletvplus.”

Where to stream For All Mankind?

For All Mankind is exclusively available only on Apple TV+. The viewers can buy a subscription plan according to their preference with starting cost of $4.99 per month based on a US membership, with a seven-day free trial for new users or three months free when you buy any Apple products.

For All Mankind Overall Reception

The first season of For All Mankind received positive reviews. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 74% approval rating with an average rating of 7/10, based on 54 reviews. The website’s critical consensus reads, “Though it shoots for the Moon and falls somewhere in orbit, For All Mankind’s impressive vision of history has the potential for real liftoff if it leans into the things that set it apart instead of settling for more of the same.

On Rotten Tomatoes, the second season has a “Certified Fresh” 100% approval rating with an average rating of 7.5/10, based on 22 reviews. The website’s critical consensus reads, “For All Mankind’s sophomore flight isn’t without its hiccups, but compelling character work and a renewed sense of wonder make for thrilling viewing.”

For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1: Release date, promo, plot, cast and more updates

For All Mankind Official Synopsis

The official synopsis of the series as per Apple TV+ states, “For All Mankind, DRAMA Imagine a world where the global space race never ended. This thrilling “what if” take on history from Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) spotlights the high-stakes lives of NASA astronauts and their families.”

Catch up on the previous season while you wait for For All Mankind Season 3 Episode 1 to make its debut on the streaming platform. 

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