40 years in the future, space captain Ryan Clark and the crew of the luxury space cruise ship Avenue 5 navigate disgruntled passengers and unexpected events after experiencing technical difficulties onboard.
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40 years in the future, space captain Ryan Clark and the crew of the luxury space cruise ship Avenue 5 navigate disgruntled passengers and unexpected events after experiencing technical difficulties onboard.
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After five long months, the passengers of Avenue 5 eagerly await their impending return to Earth while behind the scenes, Ryan and the crew struggle to find a way to reveal the much longer timeline of their journey home. Later, a disgraced Karen comes to blows with a newly famous Frank.
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Directed by William Stefan SmithWritten by Armando Iannucci, Will Smith, Will SmithGuest stars Andy Buckley, Lucy Punch, Priyanga Burford, Adam Pålsson, Leila Farzad, Jonathan Aris, Arsher Ali, Sacharissa Claxton
With the ship facing a fiery threat, Billie hatches a plan that could just save some of the passengers… and the eels. Meanwhile, Iris makes a risky bid on Earth, Ryan finds himself in the middle of a three-way couples’ quarrel, and Mia shares some shocking news with Doug.
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Directed by William Stefan SmithWritten by Armando Iannucci, Keith Akushie, Keith AkushieGuest stars Anne Wittman, Andy Buckley, Lucy Punch, Adam Pålsson, Leila Farzad, Jonathan Aris, Arsher Ali, Sacharissa Claxton
When the ship crosses paths with a rogue space station, Ryan and the crew jump at the opportunity to socialize, while Billie angles for help with Avenue 5’s mounting eel problem. Then, after Rav discovers the true purpose of Storm Falcon’s mission, Ryan must steer his team through a difficult moral quandary.
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Directed by David SchneiderWritten by Armando Iannucci, Jon Brown, Jon BrownGuest stars Andy Buckley, Adam Pålsson, Arsher Ali, Julian Ovenden, David Fynn, Julianna Kurokawa, Daisy May Cooper, John Finnemore
Now stuck with an unsavory stowaway, Ryan and Billie lock down the ship – with potentially dangerous consequences. Meanwhile, Iris and Judd attempt to blackmail Lucas, Karen claws her way back to the top, and Frank fends off an attack.
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Directed by Annie GriffinWritten by Armando Iannucci, John Finnemore, John FinnemoreGuest stars Andy Buckley, Lucy Punch, Adam Pålsson, Leila Farzad, Jonathan Aris, Arsher Ali, Kelly Coughlin, Julian Ovenden
After a failed revolt, the passengers put the ship’s leadership to a vote, bringing forth a pack of unlikely candidates. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the Office of the Other President proposes a plan that could spell doom for Avenue 5.
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Directed by Annie GriffinWritten by Armando Iannucci, Tony Roche, Tony Roche, Rose Heiney, Rose HeineyGuest stars Andy Buckley, Adam Pålsson, Leila Farzad, Jonathan Aris, Arsher Ali, Julian Ovenden, David Fynn, Julianna Kurokawa
With a "new" leader at the helm, life on deck reaches a semi-status quo – until the discovery of a mysterious blip and dissident uprising threaten to upend the passenger’s tenuous peace. Later, life imitates art as the shocking conclusion of TV’s Avenue 5 puts those aboard the real ship in peril.
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Directed by Ollie ParsonsWritten by Ian Martin, Armando Iannucci, Georgia Pritchett, Ian Martin, Georgia Pritchett, Marina Hyde, Marina HydeGuest stars Andy Buckley, Lucy Punch, Adam Pålsson, Leila Farzad, Jonathan Aris, Arsher Ali, Kelly Coughlin, Julian Ovenden
The crew turns to a Judd-designed ranking algorithm to deal with their latest threat. As Ryan’s rating mysteriously tanks, Billie searches for her more worthy counterpart, and Judd attempts to make amends with an estranged Iris.
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Directed by David SchneiderWritten by Armando Iannucci, Sean Gray, Sean GrayGuest stars Andy Buckley, Adam Pålsson, Leila Farzad, Jonathan Aris, Sacharissa Claxton, Kelly Coughlin, Wanda Opalinska, Vaughn Johseph
With the ship divided, both sides find themselves in an all-out fight to survive. Then, Ryan takes part in a shotgun wedding, and Rav reaches a personal breakthrough.
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Directed by Armando IannucciWritten by Armando Iannucci, Rose Heiney, Rose Heiney, Simon Blackwell, Simon BlackwellGuest stars Andy Buckley, Adam Pålsson, Leila Farzad, Jonathan Aris, Arsher Ali, Sacharissa Claxton, Kelly Coughlin, Sammy Broly
Armando Iannucci, Daisy May Cooper, Ian Martin, Georgia Pritchett, Will Smith, Peter Fellows, Rose Heiney, Simon Blackwell, Jon Brown, Tony Roche, Sean Gray, John Finnemore, Keith Akushie, Jon Brown, Marina Hyde, Armando Iannucci, Ian Martin, Georgia Pritchett, Will Smith, Peter Fellows, Rose Heiney, Simon Blackwell
