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Mars

Series Overview

The maiden crew of the Daedalus spacecraft must push itself to the brink of human capability in order to successfully establish the first sustainable colony on Mars. Set both in the future and in the present day, this series blends scripted elements set in the future with documentary vérité interviews with today’s best and brightest minds in modern science and innovation, illuminating how research and development is creating the space technology that will enable our first attempt at a mission to Mars.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
National Geographic
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 12 Episodes

50 min per episode

Air Date Window

2016 – 2018

Premiered: Mon, Nov 14, 2016

Created By
Ron HowardRon Howard
Brian GrazerBrian Grazer

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Dec 17, 2018

Season 2, Episode 6: “The Shakeup”

Lukrum pushes its corporate interest too far and unintentionally jeopardizes the safety of both colonies. IMSF springs into action to stabilize the situation, but for some, it will be too late. In the current climate on Earth, human activity has destabilized the natural world. NASA’s Operation Icebridge studies Arctic sea ice in an attempt to bring awareness to global warming and the dramatically changing state of our planet, the only home we have… for now!

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

MARS: Trailer #2 | MARSOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-29

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Everardo Gout

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Harrington

Visual Effects Supervisor

Everardo Gout

Everardo Gout

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mars.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mars

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What is Mars about?

The maiden crew of the Daedalus spacecraft must push itself to the brink of human capability in order to successfully establish the first sustainable colony on Mars. Set both in the future and in the present day, this series blends scripted elements set in the future with documentary vérité interviews with today’s best and brightest minds in modern science and innovation, illuminating how research and development is creating the space technology that will enable our first attempt at a mission to Mars.

How many seasons does Mars have?

Mars comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Mars?

Key cast members in Mars include Jihae, Alberto Ammann, Clémentine Poidatz, Anamaria Marinca, Sammi Rotibi.

Who created or directed Mars?

Mars was developed and directed by Everardo Gout.