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Ascension

Ascension is an ambitious original drama following a covert U.S. space mission launched in the 1960's that sent hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Half way into their journey, as they approach the point of no return, the mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship's population to question the true nature of their mission. The series features the confident and capable First Officer Aaron Gault, the eponymous ship's Captain William Denninger, and Viondra Denninger, the captain's beautiful, manipulative and dangerous wife (who also serves as the ship's Chief Steward). Also included are Chief Astronomer Emily Vanderhaus, the ship's head doctor Juliet Bryce, the doctor's daughter, Nora Bryce, and Nora's love interest, James Toback.

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Cast & Crew See All

Tricia Helfer
Viondra Denniger
Gil Bellows
Harris Enzmann
Brian Van Holt
Captain William Denninger

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Chapter One

Mon, Dec 15, 201466 mins

As the mystery of Lorelei's murder deepens, an investigation into Project Ascension threatens to expose the entire project.

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Awards

  • 2016 - Cinematographer Award - TV Drama - nominated
  • 2014 - IGN Award - Best TV Sci-Fi Series - nominated
  • 2015 - Leo - Best Direction in a Dramatic Series - nominated

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