Summary Hawkes is stranded on an alien world when he accepts an assassination assignment that’s supposed to buy him an immediate Honorable Discharge from the Marines. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Space: Above and Beyond has better hours than this…
Summary Christmas Eve finds the 58th in dire straits: its transport vehicle is hurtling uncontrolled into enemy territory. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.
Summary A failed mission on an embattled planet leaves Nathan suffering from head trauma and the rest of the 58th presumed dead. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Space: Above and Beyond running at cruising speed.
Summary The Marines are captured by Silicates after crash-landing in the Cerus System, and are jailed until McQueen and Cooper can rig a radio to call the Saratoga. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Space:…
Summary A commandeered alien ship provides the 58th with information about a Chig outpost, giving Earth forces an opportunity for a Trojan-horse attack against the enemy. Our Take Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds…
Summary A supply mission goes awry, leaving the 58th stranded in alien territory and suffering from the effects of a mysterious Chig weapon. Our Take A well-built episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.
Summary UN officials board the Saratoga for an important conference which will determine the next Secretary General—of the world. Our Take Very good — not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Space: Above and Beyond works.
Summary The 58th is forced to accompany a special-forces commando on what may prove to be a suicide mission—for everyone. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.
Summary A mutiny aboard a cargo ship forces Cooper to make a difficult decision. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Space: Above and Beyond running at cruising speed.
Summary A sentry-duty assignment leads the 58th into a confrontation with a battalion of androids, among which are the AIs who murdered Shane’s parents. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Space: Above and Beyond has better hours than this one.