Loosely inspired by Chris Jones’ Esquire article of the same name, Away on Netflix is a sci-fi drama series about the first manned expedition to Mars. The series follows the international crew of astronauts as they embark on a three-year-long mission to the Red Planet. The story particularly focuses on Emma Green (Hilary Swank), who is the crew’s commander and who is leaving her husband and a teenaged daughter behind to lead this ambitious yet dangerous mission.
Where to Watch Away
Good news! You and your family can enjoy not only Away but everything Netflix has to offer. With Netflix, there are no extra costs and no contracts. Watch from your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop, or streaming device. Plans range from $6.99 to $19.99 a month, making it easy to pick an option that gives you access to hit TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more.
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How Many Episodes Are in Away?
There are 10 episodes in Away. The runtime of the episode averages between 44-57 minutes. You can check the complete list of Away episodes and their release date below.
- “Go”: September 4, 2020
- “Negative Return”: September 4, 2020
- “Half the Sky”: September 4, 2020
- “Excellent Chariots”: September 4, 2020
- “Space Dogs”: September 4, 2020
- “A Little Faith”: September 4, 2020
- “Goodnight Mars”: September 4, 2020
- “Vital Signs”: September 4, 2020
- “Spektr”: September 4, 2020
- “Home”: September 4, 2020
What Are the Critics Saying About Away?
Away has an official critics rating of 59% and an average audience score of 60% on Rotten Tomatoes.
M.N. Miller from Ready Steady Cut writes, “Netflix’s latest streaming series has its issues, but overall, Away is an engaging series about exploration of life, love, and family, and how when science can’t come up with the answers, faith will fill in the gaps.”
The Arts Desk’s Adam Sweeting says, “Despite the cosmic window dressing, Away is really a soapy melodrama with a flimsy sci-fi underpinning, since the bulk of the running time is taken up with the characters’ back stories and the lives of the families back on earth.”
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Is Away Suitable for Kids?
Away is rated TV-14, which means some parents may find the content unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
