Extant
Seen it?2014 | 2 seasons | 42 min | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved The Twilight Zone or Star Trek: The Next Generation, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 18 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An astronaut returns home from a year long solo mission in space. She tries to reconnect with her husband and son in their everyday life. Her experiences in space and home lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 79K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
- Season 12014 · 13 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
Season 22015 · 13 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Mickey Fisher
- Halle BerryMolly Woods
- Pierce GagnonEthan Woods
- Grace GummerJulie Gelineau
- Tyler HiltonCharlie Arthurs
- Jeffrey Dean MorganJD Richter