In this controversial series, we face many challenges and surprises during this historic task. In 2033, a space team will perform the greatest human mission on Mars, which is supposed to be a concrete reality at the time. The crew of the team called Daedalus, which is doing the job, will face a serious emergency on the planet's surface when the ship's landing system is exposed to a lack of contact with others, which would be a threat to a mission that could bring Mars to Earth in a realistic form.
It appears the once reliable filmmaker has lost contact with human emotions. To get back on the winning track, Howard will have to reconnect with his inner Opie and return to heartfelt dramas and comedies led by irresistible stars.
Mars becomes a tribute to the best instincts of humanity and an almost hypnotic recruitment drive. Space travel will not be easy. But it's the best hope we have. And what an adventure it will be.
The fictional narrative is well-executed and, paired with the documentary segments and excellent production values, drums up a real sense of excitement for something that could happen in our lifetime.
National Geographic Channel is treading into uncharted, unexplored territories with Mars... If only the landing had been softer, the pilot been better, we would have had some hope.
While fleeing this planet for a new life on Mars may be tempting right now for more than just scientific reasons, Nat Geo's intriguing effort to show us how such a trip could actually happen proves convincing on its own.
