# Star City (2026–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/star-city/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 97/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 78% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| IMDb | 7.5/10 |
| Fan Score | 76% |
| Creator | Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi & Ronald D. Moore |
| Platform | Apple TV+ |
| Genres | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
| Seasons | 1 (8 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Star City (2026–present) is a Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller series created by Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi & Ronald D. Moore, streaming on Apple TV+. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (97%), Metascore (80/100), IMDb (7.5/10), TMDB fan (76%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 78%.

## Celluloid verdict

A spinoff with its own gravity — Star City trades For All Mankind's NASA optimism for hushed corridors and creeping dread, and the result is arguably the franchise's most gripping stretch yet, led by a tremendous Rhys Ifans.

## Synopsis

The mirror side of For All Mankind's alternate space race: in a history where cosmonaut Alexei Leonov beat Apollo to the lunar surface in 1969, the victorious Soviet program must keep winning at any cost. Inside the closed military city that forges its heroes, the legendary Chief Designer, his rising cosmonauts and their families navigate triumph, propaganda and the KGB's constant gaze — where a defective valve or a careless word can end a career, or a life.

## Cast

Rhys Ifans, Anna Maxwell Martin, Agnes O'Casey, Alice Englert, Solly McLeod, Adam Nagaitis, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Josef Davies, Sam Wilkinson

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Star City worth watching?**
Yes — Star City earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 97%, Metascore 80/100, IMDb 7.5/10, TMDB fan 76%. Audience snapshot is separate (78%). A spinoff with its own gravity — Star City trades For All Mankind's NASA optimism for hushed corridors and creeping dread, and the result is arguably the franchise's most gripping stretch yet, led by a tremendous Rhys Ifans.

**Why is Star City so highly rated?**
Star City scores 82% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 97/100, Metacritic 80/100, IMDb 7.5/10 and TMDB fan rating 76%. The separate audience snapshot is 78%. A spinoff with its own gravity — Star City trades For All Mankind's NASA optimism for hushed corridors and creeping dread, and the result is arguably the franchise's most gripping stretch yet, led by a tremendous Rhys Ifans. See the full breakdown on the Star City series page.

**Is Star City on Netflix?**
No — Star City is not on Netflix. It streams on Apple TV+, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Apple TV+. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Star City on Apple TV+?**
Yes — Star City is available on Apple TV+ in many regions (catalogued under Apple TV+ on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Apple TV+ app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Star City come out?**
Star City first aired in 2026 and is still running (2026–present). Created by Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi & Ronald D. Moore; it streams on Apple TV+ today.

**How many seasons of Star City are there?**
Star City has 1 season across 8 episodes (2026–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Star City?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Star City’s 8 episodes take around 6 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Star City?**
Star City streams on Apple TV+ in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Apple TV+. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Star City?**
Star City stars Rhys Ifans, Anna Maxwell Martin, Agnes O'Casey, Alice Englert, Solly McLeod, and others. Created by Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi & Ronald D. Moore.

**How many episodes are in Star City?**
Star City has 8 episodes across 1 season (2026–present).

**What is Star City about?**
The mirror side of For All Mankind's alternate space race: in a history where cosmonaut Alexei Leonov beat Apollo to the lunar surface in 1969, the victorious Soviet program must keep winning at any cost. Inside the closed military city that forges its heroes, the legendary Chief Designer, his rising cosmonauts and their families navigate triumph, propaganda and the KGB's constant gaze — where a d…

**Who created Star City?**
Star City was created by Matt Wolpert, Ben Nedivi & Ronald D. Moore. It is a drama, sci-fi, thriller series from United States, primarily in English.

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