Series synopsis
Ascension is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on Syfy on December 15, 2014. It ended on December 17, 2014. It was created by Philip Levens, Adrian Cruz. It stars Tricia Helfer, Gil Bellows, Brian Van Holt and Andrea Roth.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tricia Helfer as Viondra Denniger
- Gil Bellows as Harris Enzmann
- Brian Van Holt as Captain William Denninger
- Andrea Roth as Dr. Juliet Bryce
- Lauren Lee Smith as Samantha Krueger
- Brandon P Bell as First Officer Oren Gault
- Jacqueline Byers as Nora Bryce
- Tiffany Lonsdale as Emily Vanderhaus
Supporting cast
- P.J. Boudousqué as James Toback
- Amanda Thomson as Lorelei Wright
Guest cast
- Brad Carter as John Stokes
- Ryan Robbins as Duke Vanderhaus
- Wendy Crewson as Katherine Warren
- Al Sapienza as Councilman Rose
- Ellie O'Brien as Christa Valis
- John Ralston as Robert Bryce
- Jessica Sipos as Jackie
- Aliyah O'Brien as Eva Marceau
- Rachael Crawford as Ophelia
- Mark Camacho as Martin Carillo
- Michelle Mylett as Presley Delon
- Hannah Saunders as New Stewardess
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 4, 2014 | December 5, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 3 | December 15, 2014 | December 17, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What is Ascension? The cast and crew of ASCENSION - Brian Van Holt, Gil Bellows, Tricia Helfer, Brad Carter, Brandon P Bell, Ryan Robbins, and David Brin - go behind the scenes of Ascension. |
December 5, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter One The passengers of a starship on a century-long voyage to populate a new world begin to question the true nature of their covert mission when 50 years into their journey, which began in 1963, a young woman turns up dead of suspicious circumstances. |
December 15, 2014 |
| 2 |
Chapter Two Aaron investigates an explosion on Ascension, while Captain Denninger covers up its true cause. Elsewhere, Viondra suspects there is a traitor within her ranks of stewardesses after Councilman Rose becomes privy to inside information; something mysterious seems to be happening to young Christa Valis; and James Toback attempts to impress Nora by making a deal to get into Officers Training School. |
December 16, 2014 |
| 3 |
Chapter Three The Ascension passengers are in for many surprises when the selection of families eligible for birthing rights is announced; the Denningers work together to secure their power and upset Councilman Rose; and Viondra seizes an opportunity to assert her dominance when a mysterious power surge knocks out systems on the ship. |
December 17, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syfy |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 15, 2014 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2014 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00:00 |