Series synopsis
Nightflyers is an American sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Syfy on December 2, 2018. It ended on December 13, 2018. It was created by Jeff Buhler. It stars Bronte Carmichael, Brían F. O'Byrne, Maya Eshet and Jodie Turner-Smith.
In the year 2093, a team of scientists aboard the Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, embarks on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn't waiting for them in outer space—it's already on their ship.
Premise
In the year 2093, a team of scientists aboard the Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, embarks on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn't waiting for them in outer space—it's already on their ship.
Premise: You can’t escape what’s inside.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bronte Carmichael as Skye D'Branin
- Brían F. O'Byrne as Auggie
- Maya Eshet as Lommie
- Jodie Turner-Smith as Melantha Jhirl
- Eoin Macken as Karl D'Branin
- Angus Sampson as Rowan
- Sam Strike as Thale
- David Ajala as Roy Eris
Supporting cast
- Gretchen Mol as Dr. Agatha Matheson
Guest cast
- Aoife Hinds as Sylvie
- Ally Ryan as Grad Student
- Barry O'Connor as Nelson
- Andrea Dolente as Doryen
- Youssef Kerkour as Hartley Suczek
- Keith Jordan as Off-Loader
- Zoë Tapper as Joy D'Branin
- Shane Fallon as Med Assistant
- Laurence Falconer as Crew Member
- Sonja Nedovic as Nav Team Member
- Karen Connell as Sister #5
- Cate Ryan as Sister #4
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | December 2, 2018 | December 13, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All That We Left Behind A team of scientists join the crew of the Nightflyer on a journey to make contact with alien life. |
December 2, 2018 |
| 2 |
Torches and Pitchforks D'Branin puts his team first as panic spreads. Eris resorts to bold measures to restore balance. |
December 3, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Abyss Stares Back D'Branin investigates the source of the malfunctions. Rowan prepares Thale for first contact. |
December 4, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syfy |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 2, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 13, 2018 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday at 22:00:00 |