Season 1

An alien (Chiwetel Ejiofor) crashes deep into the oilfields of New Mexico with a mission: he must find the brilliant scientist Justin Falls (Naomie Harris), the one woman on earth who can help save his species. Even as he struggles to adapt to our world and to become more “human,” her faith in humanity couldn’t be lower. An unlikely duo, together they discover that in order to save his world, they must first save ours. An inspired continuation of the novel by Walter Tevis and the iconic 1976 film starring David Bowie.
Hallo Spaceboy
Episode 1: Hallo Spaceboy

Original Air Date: Apr 24, 2022

An alien (Chiwetel Ejiofor) crashes deep into the oil fields of New Mexico with a mission: he has eight hours to find the one woman on earth (Naomie Harris) who can save his species. Together they discover that in order to save his world, they must first save ours. Series premiere.

Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed
Episode 2: Unwashed and Somewhat Slightly Dazed

Original Air Date: May 1, 2022

After the shocking discovery that The Mission is far more complex and dangerous than he believed, and the only human who can guide him abandons him to protect her family and her sanity, Faraday must go it alone, unaware that he's suddenly on the radar of a CIA agent.

New Angels of Promise
Episode 3: New Angels of Promise

Original Air Date: May 8, 2022

After a series of shocking events, Justin finally accepts that Faraday's mission is indeed the next step towards her own long-abandoned dream. With the addition of a wild card risk assessor (Rob Delaney), they finally embark on the journey that takes them further than they ever imagined.

Under Pressure
Episode 4: Under Pressure

Original Air Date: May 15, 2022

Secrets are revealed when Faraday, Justin and Hatch are thrust into the billion-dollar, cutthroat world of Big Tech. Hatch and his sister Edie reconnect over the machine after years of bitter estrangement. The CIA tightens its grip as Faraday comes face to face with a consequence of becoming human.

Moonage Daydream
Episode 5: Moonage Daydream

Original Air Date: May 29, 2022

Faraday is staggered to discover he's unable to decipher Newton's blueprint for the machine. The mission grinds to a halt until Faraday discovers long buried truths about the relationship between earth and his home planet of Anthea.

Changes
Episode 6: Changes

Original Air Date: Jun 5, 2022

In what we would call a love letter to his wife on Anthea, Faraday shares with her the complexities of becoming human.

Cracked Actor
Episode 7: Cracked Actor

Original Air Date: Jun 12, 2022

With the weight of the CIA bearing down on them, Faraday and Justin decide that going public is their only shot at survival. They hatch a desperate plan to save the machine and ensure the safety of Justin's family, even as Justin's faith in Faraday is threatened.

The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell
Episode 8: The Pretty Things Are Going To Hell

Original Air Date: Jun 19, 2022

A wild shootout leaves the entire group in the hands of a rogue CIA operative obsessed with uncovering Faraday’s true identity.

As The World Falls Down
Episode 9: As The World Falls Down

Original Air Date: Jun 26, 2022

Faraday and Justin must battle with rogue CIA operative Spencer Clay for their very lives.

The Man Who Sold The World
Episode 10: The Man Who Sold The World

Original Air Date: Jul 3, 2022

The epic finale, when all secrets are revealed, only to be replaced by deeper mysteries. Season finale.

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  • Season 1

    An alien (Chiwetel Ejiofor) arrives on earth with a mission: to learn to become human and find the one woman (Naomie Harris) who can help save his species. Together they discover that in order to save his world, they must first save ours.

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