Moonhaven (TV series) explained

Creator:Peter Ocko
Director:Peter Ocko
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:6
Network:AMC+

Moonhaven is a dystopian science fiction television series produced by AMC+ that premiered on July 7, 2022.[1] [2] [3] The series depicts a quasi-utopian community set on a part of the Moon, intended to develop the technical and cultural means to save a ravaged Earth. The first episode begins with a murder, and the first season develops around a pivotal event for this project on the Moon, called the Bridge, when the first generations of Mooners, as the people from this community are called, will go back to Earth to teach the Earthers a way to overcome their ecological and economic crisis.

The series is directed by Peter Ocko, and the cast includes Dominic Monaghan, Emma McDonald, Kadeem Hardison, Amara Karan, and Joe Manganiello.[4]

On July 28, 2022, it was reported that the series has been renewed for a second season by AMC+.[5] A few months later, the series was canceled as AMC+ decided to not move forward with the second season.

Premise

The series is set three generations after settlers left a dying Earth to build a 500-square-mile colony on the Moon. Rather than eyeing the lunar surface as a potential Earth replacement, the community of Moonhaven was sent with a powerful artificial intelligence system designed to find solutions for Earth’s problems. As the pilot begins, a younger generation of Moon settlers is on the verge of returning to Earth with what they’ve learned, a last-gasp humanitarian mission.

Cast

Production

Development

In March 2021 AMC Studios opened a writers' room for Peter Ocko's Moonhaven, for the production of material as part of its scripts-to-series model. Dep Spera signed on as executive producer.[6] On May 11, 2021, the series received a greenlight order from AMC.[7] [8]

On July 28, 2022, it was reported that the series had been renewed for a second season by AMC+. On December 3, 2022, it was announced that the second season renewal had been reversed and AMC+ had decided to cancel the series.[9]

Casting

In July 2021 Dominic Monaghan signed on to star in the series as lead opposite Joe Manganiello, with Emma McDonald announced as to headline the series. Ayelet Zurer was also announced in a key role.[10] [11] [12] [13] Kadeem Hardison was announced as a series regular with Yazzmin Newell also joining the cast as a series regular in September 2021.[14] [15]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 65% approval rating with an average rating of 5.7/10, based on 17 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Moonhaven depiction of a utopia is often more goofy than harmonious, although fans of idiosyncratic sci-fi will likely enjoy this trip to the moon."[16] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 74 out of 100 based on 10 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[17]

Notes and References

  1. Moonhaven Is the Smart, If Slightly Silly, Sci-Fi Thriller You've Been Waiting For. Judy Berman. July 7, 2022. TIME. July 29, 2022.
  2. Web site: AMC Plus' Moonhaven is homework from the future. Ethan Warren. July 7, 2022. Polygon. July 29, 2022.
  3. Web site: Moonhaven Review: A Slow-Burning Sci-fi Drama that Hides Its Ideas in Plain Sight. John Townsend. July 30, 2022. Slantmagazine. July 29, 2022.
  4. Web site: AMC+ renews its sci-fi mystery Moonhaven for a second season. William Hughes. July 30, 2022. Polygon. July 30, 2022.
  5. Web site: 'Moonhaven' Renewed For Season 2 At AMC+. White. Peter. July 28, 2022. Deadline. en-US. July 30, 2022.
  6. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . AMC Studios Opens Writers' Room For Peter Ocko's Utopian Drama 'Moonhaven' . . August 1, 2022 . March 3, 2021.
  7. Web site: Maiella . Jim . NEW SERIES GREENLIT FOR AMC+ AND AMC, "MOONHAVEN" . AMC Networks . August 1, 2022 . May 11, 2021.
  8. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Peter Ocko's Utopian Drama 'Moonhaven' Gets AMC Series Order . . August 1, 2022 . May 11, 2021.
  9. Web site: 'Moonhaven' Canceled: AMC+ Reverses Season 2 Renewal Decision Amid Programming Write-Downs. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. December 3, 2022. December 3, 2022.
  10. Web site: Del Rosario . Alexandra . 'Moonhaven': Dominic Monaghan To Star In AMC Utopian Drama Series From Peter Ocko . . August 1, 2022 . July 8, 2021.
  11. Web site: Del Rosario . Alexandra . 'Moonhaven': Ayelet Zurer Joins Cast Of AMC's Peter Ocko Drama Series . . August 1, 2022 . July 15, 2021.
  12. Web site: Del Rosario . Alexandra . 'Moonhaven': Emma McDonald To Headline AMC Utopian Drama From Peter Ocko . . August 1, 2022 . July 19, 2021.
  13. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Joe Manganiello To Star In AMC Series 'Moonhaven' . . August 1, 2022 . July 28, 2021.
  14. Web site: Del Rosario . Alexandra . 'Moonhaven': Kadeem Hardison Joins Cast Of AMC Utopian Drama As Series Regular . . August 1, 2022 . July 20, 2021.
  15. Web site: Petski . Denise . Yazzmin Newell Joins AMC's 'Moonhaven' As Series Regular . . August 1, 2022 . September 27, 2021.
  16. moonhaven. Moonhaven. tv. 1. August 2, 2022.
  17. moonhaven . Moonhaven . tv. 1 . August 2, 2022 .

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