Series synopsis
Beacon 23 is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on MGM+ on November 12, 2023. It ended on May 26, 2024. It was created by Zak Penn. It stars Stephan James and Lena Headey.
Aster Calyx and Halan Kai Nielsen are inextricably drawn to Beacon 23. Navigating one threat after another, they unravel the beacon’s mysteries, just in time to face their most powerful enemy.
Premise
Aster Calyx and Halan Kai Nielsen are inextricably drawn to Beacon 23. Navigating one threat after another, they unravel the beacon’s mysteries, just in time to face their most powerful enemy.
Premise: No one escapes with their sanity.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Stephan James as Halan Kai Nielsen
- Lena Headey as Aster Calyx
Guest cast
- Natasha Mumba as Harmony
- Bo Martynowska as Lilya Gashade
- Stephen Root as Solomon Smythe
- Wade Bogert O'Brien as Bart (voice)
- Paulino Nunes as Timur 'Battle' Ondi
- Marnie McPhail as Dr. Rojan Kaneddy
- Jaeden Noel as Chick
- Cyrus Faird as Tech Wrecker
- Dani Klupsch as Madanchi 'Bigface' Tritujuma (uncredited)
- Sandrine Holt as Coley
- Barbara Hershey as Sophie
- Carolina Bartczak as Dr. Ree Avalon
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 12, 2023 | December 17, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | April 7, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Corbenic Beacon 23's secrets are exposed by an unexpected visitor. |
November 12, 2023 |
| 2 |
Wreckers As Wreckers force their way onboard, Aster will have to put her trust in an enemy to survive. |
November 12, 2023 |
| 3 |
Why Can't We Go On as Three? In shock after her first kill, Aster buries her feelings as she and Halan prepare for QTA Manager Coley to arrive on the beacon. Coley immediately distrusts Halan and sees him as a threat, forcing Aster to make a tough decision. |
November 19, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Godspeed Returning to Beacon 23, the inhabitants are still trapped under Aleph's watchful eye. |
April 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Purgatory Trapped within AI headquarters, Harmony must find a way to break free and return to Beacon 23. |
April 14, 2024 |
| 3 |
Iris Keeper of Beacon 67, Iris, goes to help Halan and they make a strange discovery. |
April 21, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MGM+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 12, 2023 |
| Last aired | May 26, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |