A 2014Steven Spielberg sci-fi mystery series, starring Halle Berry, is making its way to streaming,10 years after it was cancelled. As one of the greatest directors of all time,Spielberg is known for his Hollywood blockbuster movies, but has also pivoted into producing TV shows, particularly science-fiction shows, includingTaken,Fallen Skies, andUnder the Dome.
These shows had varying degrees of success, butSpielberg has continued to be a prominent force in the world of science fiction film and television. Berry is one of the most prominent and successful actresses in the industry, and is also best known for her roles in movies, but has had a strong turn in TV shows as well.
Despite being prominent figures in Hollywood, Berry and Spielberg have only worked together once, and this came with a highly underrated 2014 sci-fi drama, which also marked Berry’s first regular role in a TV show. And now,some 10 years after its cancellation, the show has found a new home on streaming.
Extant Will Have Another Chance To Achieve Success
Extantwas created by Mickey Fisher and executive produced by Berry and Spielberg, whose Amblin Entertainment also co-produced. The trailer forExtantfindsastronaut Molly Woods (Berry), who returns home to her family pregnant, after 13 months in space on a solo mission, and starts searching for answers.
The show, which ranks among Berry’s best roles, ran two seasons on CBS, andExtantwill have another chance to attract interest once it drops on Netflix this summer.The show is set to hit the streaming platform on August 18, giving it a great chance of performing well, attracting a new audience, and perhaps even resurrecting interest in a revival.
Our Take On Extant’s Streaming Chances
The show featured a strong cast led by Berry, with Goran Visnjic, Pierce Gagnon, Camryn Manheim, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in supporting roles. While it is difficult to compareExtantagainstBerry’s best movies, it was consideredone of the most unique and interesting TV shows of the time.
A run on Netflix gives viewers a chance to experience the show, perhaps for the first time, and could seeExtanthave a successful streaming run. The show might even enter the Netflix charts, and be successful enough for a potential revival. Streaming is a great medium for classic shows to enjoy renewed interest, and this could happen withExtant.
Extant
Cast
Extant is a science fiction series that aired on CBS between 2014 and 2015. Its story centers around astronaut Molly Woods, who somehow falls pregnant following a thirteen-month solo mission in outer space. Halle Berry plays the lead, with Goran Visnjic, Pierce Gagnon, and Grace Gummer all part of the supporting cast.
