What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedStar City
Series · 2026
If you loved Star City, start with For All Mankind (Ronald D. Moore, 2019) — a series from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Star City across media.
What hooked you in Star City was the way the high-stakes space race forces individuals to navigate crushing political pressure.
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For All Mankind
Ronald D. Moore · Series · 2019
Books on the same thread
Galaxy Blues
Allen Steele · Book · 2026
Explores: Redemption, Political oppression, Individual freedom vs. collectivism.
Much like the cosmonauts in Star City, the protagonist here battles institutional betrayal and systemic oppression while navigating the harsh, unforgiving vacuum of space and personal exile.
The Three-Body Problem
Cixin Liu · Book
Explores: Existential threat, Technological singularity, Societal collapse.
This narrative mirrors the existential weight found in Star City, where the survival of humanity depends on the difficult choices made by those caught within massive, crumbling geopolitical structures.
Station Eleven
Emily St. John Mandel · Book · 2014
Explores: Survival, Art and Humanity, Memory.
While the setting shifts, you will recognize the same focus on human resilience and the preservation of identity when faced with the total collapse of societal systems in Star City.
Atmosphere: A GMA Book Club Pick
Taylor Jenkins Reid · Book · 2026
Explores: space exploration, ambition, 1980s period piece.
This novel captures the same 1980s period-accurate ambition and technological fervor that defined the space program dynamics you witnessed while watching the characters in Star City.
Films on the same thread
Man of War
Film · 2026
Explores: war zone rescue, haunted past, mercenary warfare.
You will appreciate how this film echoes the tension of Star City, focusing on the harrowing personal costs paid by operatives caught behind enemy lines during geopolitical conflict.
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Andrew Bernstein · Film · 2026
The intricate web of espionage and international conspiracy featured here will resonate with anyone who enjoyed the intelligence officer subplots hidden within the history of Star City.
Supergirl
Craig Gillespie · Film · 2026
This interstellar journey mirrors the high-stakes risk and the isolation of space travel, reflecting the same sense of duty and sacrifice explored by the pioneers in Star City.
First Man
Film · 2018
Explores: Ambition, Grief, Space Race.
If the grounded, biographical look at the space race in Star City moved you, this film provides a deeper, authentic exploration of the man behind the historic mission.
Podcasts on the same thread
StarTalk Radio
Neil deGrasse Tyson · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the real scientific and astronomical foundations that inspired the technical engineering feats and the realistic space-faring vision depicted throughout the series Star City.
The Orphans
The Light and Tragic Company · Podcast · 2025
This audio drama captures the same themes of survival and emotional struggle in a hostile environment that you followed among the isolated crews in Star City.
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Common questions
Is Star City a direct sequel to For All Mankind?
Star City is not a direct sequel to For All Mankind. It is set within the same alternate history universe as the 2019 series but functions as a companion piece by shifting the perspective to focus on the Soviet Union's side of the space race.
Should I watch For All Mankind before starting Star City?
Watching For All Mankind first is recommended to understand the established alternate history timeline. Star City builds upon this shared universe, focusing specifically on the experiences of the Soviet cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers who were instrumental in the race for the Moon.
What is the main focus of Star City?
Star City focuses on the Soviet Union's perspective during the space race. The narrative explores the lives of those behind the Iron Curtain, including the cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers who risked everything to compete with the United States for lunar dominance.
How does Star City relate to the universe of For All Mankind?
Star City exists within the same alternate history framework as For All Mankind. While the original series primarily tracks the American space program, Star City expands that world by documenting the parallel efforts and internal struggles occurring within the Soviet space program.