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The scrapped Spectrum/AMC series finds a new home.
September 20, 2023
MGM+ announced today that it has picked up science-fiction thriller Beacon 23. The series was originally ordered by AMC Networks and Spectrum Originals, but scrapped due to both outlets scaling back on original content.
"Beacon 23 is a series in the best tradition of thought-provoking genre storytelling," said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. "With the incredible vision of Zak Penn and Glen Mazzara, riveting performances by Lena Headey and Stephan James, and an exciting world-building design, Beacon 23 is essential viewing for fans of premium science-fiction drama."
Based on the best-selling book by Hugh Howey, the series is set in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way, where the fates of a government agent, Aster, and a stoic ex-military man, Halan, become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers. Every beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence. When Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely beacon-keeper Halan, a tense battle of wills begins. Halan questions whether Aster is friend or foe, as her ability to disguise her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent.
Beacon 23 premieres on MGM+ on Sunday, November 12 with the first two of eight episodes.
Comments (5)
11/11/23 at 08:00pm
Yep, Lena Headey, definitely a watch, hope it's good!
09/22/23 at 11:44pm
I'll probably give it a look, but from hard experience I've learned that any SF show described as "a series in the best tradition of thought-provoking genre storytelling" is probably doomed from the start. "Thought-provoking genre storytelling" usually means the writers don't have a clue about SF and the producers will never rein them in.
09/21/23 at 06:01pm
Well, if it stars Lena Heady, I'll give it a go. She's always been a good bet!
09/21/23 at 02:58am
Sounds intriguing. I am willing to give this show a view.
09/20/23 at 07:53pm
Interesting, may have to give this a try.
