Ascension (2014)

Drama · Sci-Fi

In 1963, the U.S. government launched a covert space mission sending hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Nearly 50 years into the journey, as they approach the point of no return, a mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.

IMDb rating: 7.1 (20,201 votes)
Episode average: 7.3 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2014)

7.30 avg 3 episodes 7.3 → 7.3 77 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Chapter One	7.3	800
2	Chapter Two	7.3	650
3	Chapter Three	7.3	644