For every Grey’s Anatomy fan out there, the wait between seasons of the hit medical drama has felt like centuries.
And as 2020 seems to have added six extra months to its calendar, a new addictive TV drama is just what the doctor ordered.
Enter: Netflix’s Away.
Having garnered comparisons to the medical drama, Away follows ship commander Emma throughout her expeditions in outer space, but juxtaposes the importance of her work with the obstacles her family are handling on Earth. We’re talking Matthew McConaughey watching his family videos on his spaceship in Interstellar vibes.
Mixing both outer space adventure with the realistic emotional challenges of having a family, Away juxtaposes both the both relatable and the unrelatable into one binge-worthy package.
Intrigued? Keep reading for everything you need to know about the show, from the plot to the cast and where you can stream it in Australia.
What Is the Plot of Away?
Set in the near future, Netflix’s Away follows Emma and her team of astronauts as they work to complete a high stakes mission, all the while their families wait for their return back home and face obstacles of their own.
The 10-episode drama ultimately uses the high stakes (and long travel times) of a space mission to illustrate how Emma must come to grips with the fact that she can no longer be the wife and parent that she was on Earth.
And much like the medical team on Grey’s Anatomy, the astronauts’ loved ones sometimes have to take a back seat as they work toward a common, often impossible-feeling goal. They are, in a sense, their own dysfunctional workplace family who must repeatedly put their lives in each other’s hands — and yes, confront potentially messy romantic connections.
Produced by Friday Night Lights and Parenthood creator Jason Katmis, there are sure to be moments that do more than pull at your heartstrings.
But don’t take our word for it, check out the trailer below to see for yourself.
WATCH BELOW: Away Trailer
Who Is In The Cast Of Away?
It wouldn’t be a Netflix series without a seriously impressive lineup of star power. Leading the cast is Hilary Swank (P.S. I Love You), playing ship commander Emma Green; Josh Charles (The Good Wife), playing Emma’s husband Matt; and Talitha Bateman (Love, Simon), playing their daughter Lexi.
Supporting the leads are Mark Ivanir (Schindler’s List) as Misha; Ato Essandoh (Jason Bourne) as Dr. Kwesi Weisberg-Abban; Ray Panthaki (Colette) as Ram; and Vivian Wu (The Last Emperor) as Lu.
Where To Watch Away In Australia
Interested? You can catch the first season of Away on Netflix right now.
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