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Ascension

2014 Ended

6.6/10 372 votes

Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.

Created by:: Philip Levens, Adrian Cruz
Cast:: Tricia Helfer, Gil Bellows, Brian Van Holt, Andrea Roth
Language:: English
Country:: Canada, United States of America
Network:: Syfy

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E01

Episode 1

★ 6.3

Chapter One

2014-12-15 · 88m

The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 6.8

Chapter Two

2014-12-16 · 88m

Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 6.9

Chapter Three

2014-12-17 · 88m

The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship.

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