What if the space race had continued?

GenevaHow would history have changed if the Soviets had landed on the Moon before the Americans and the space race had spread throughout the solar system? This is the premise from which For all mankind, a series created by screenwriter and producer Ronald D. Moore, known for having participated in other space series such as Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica and can be seen on AppleTV+.

This alternate history shows several faces in each chapter. Sometimes it is disguised as a drama to become a thriller A thriller or a historical series with feminist elements. But above all, it explores the depths of human relationships, the desire for power, the absurdity of war and nationalism, and the psychological impact of falling into oblivion after achieving worldwide fame.

At times, the series seems to parody the conservative American mentality that prevails in an environment like the space sector and reflects the pressure that military interests exert on decision-making, distancing them from scientific criteria. Still, the series also serves as a reminder of the fundamental role women play in space exploration. Aware of their secondary role, in the first episodes they overcome their fears and reveal themselves in an environment of toxic masculinity, pushing a woman to occupy, for the first time, the highest position at NASA. In the real world, it wasn't until earlier this year that a woman, Janet Petro, was appointed administrator of the US space agency.

The series, supervised by NASA engineer and astronaut Garrent Reisman, explores in detail, but without being overwhelming, some of the technical complexities surrounding space exploration. As the seasons progress, potential future technologies emerge, which will appeal to fans of more speculative science fiction.