Nightflyers is an American sci-fi series. It is based on the novel by author George R R Martin.
The series aired on the American television network SyFy on December 2, 2018, and on Netflix internationally on February 1, 2019. The first season consisted of ten episodes, which concluded on December 13, 2018. If you are wondering if Nightflyers is based on a true story, read further to find it out!
Cast Of Nightflyers
- Eoin Macken as Karl d’Branin
- David Ajala as Roy Eris
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Melantha Jhirl
- Angus Sampson as Rowan
- Sam Strike as Thale
- Maya Eshet as Lommie Thorne
- Brian F.O’Byrne as Auggie
- Gretchen Mol as Agatha Matheson
Nightflyers Season 1 Plot Summary
The story takes place in 2093, about a dedicated team of scientists’ expedition to space with the intent of contacting an alien race known as the Volcryn to get their help to save the planet. The spaceship they use to travel is known as the Nightflyer.
Astrophysicist and expedition leader Karl D’Branin uses the help of Thale, a psychic, and Thale’s psychiatrist Agatha Matheson to communicate with the alien race. Agatha Matheson is also Karl’s ex-girlfriend.
Things start going wrong when the team arrives at the solar system’s edge. When things are not planned, the team begins questioning each other. This causes various disputes among the team, which also leads to violence and deaths. The other passengers start blaming Thale for the disruption.
Soon the crew realizes that there is something on board with them. It ends up being the spirit of the captain’s mother, Cynthia.
Cynthia uploaded her consciousness into the spaceship’s computer core before her death. She uses this to control everything even after her death. The volcryn energy and Cynthia’s energy start sending memory hallucinations to the spaceship crew members. She sabotages the Nightflyer, which leads to the overheating of the spaceship.
The rest is the series is about how the crew saves the ship and themselves.
Are Nightflyers Based On A True Story?
If you are wondering if this series is based on a true story, it is not. This story takes place in the future, which makes it entirely fictional.
The series “Nightflyers” is adapted from one of Geoge Martin’s most challenging books. It has various advanced imaginary characters. So, the series is not based on real-life events at all.
The series is known for its visuals, creativity, and exciting cast of characters. The plot, characters, and happenings in the series are entirely imaginary. However, we must not fail to appreciate the writers’ coming up with such a unique and creative plot. This series received a lot of appreciation for its refreshing storyline and how it is different from any other science fiction movie and series out there!
Can We Expect To See The Second Season Of Nightflyers?
The network Syfy officially cancelled the series by stating that it will not be renewed for Season 2. But Netflix is also the streaming partner of the series. So, there is a chance of renewal of the show by Netflix. It can be expected to be released later this year or early 2023.
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