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Apple TV's longest running sci-fi series is officially ending in 2027

The space drama makes one last leap into the future For All Mankind season 5 came to a dramatic close on May 29, delivering the mix of emotional drama, action, and scientific discovery the show is known for. But as always, showrunners Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi have their eyes on the future, with the finale including another big time jump. Fans of the ambitious sci-fi show won’t have to wait long to spend more time in its alt-history world. Here’s everything we know about For All Mankind season 6, from possible plot details to a rough guess at the release date. [Ed. note: This article contains spoilers for For All Mankind season 5] Yes, Apple renewed For All Mankind for a sixth and final season in March ahead of the season 5 premiere. That makes it the streaming service’s longest-running sci-fi series. “Getting to explore the For All Mankind universe over six seasons has been an amazing privilege, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to finish the story the way we’ve always hoped,” Wolpert and Nedivi said in a joint statement. For All Mankind season 5 ended with a traditional music cue signaling a time jump – this time The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” bringin

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Apple TV's longest running sci-fi series is officially ending in 2027

The space drama makes one last leap into the future For All Mankind season 5 came to a dramatic close on May 29, delivering the mix of emotional drama, action, and scientific discovery the show is known for. But as…

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