Common Sense Media Review
By Marty Brown
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Spaceship melodrama features moments of violence, sex.
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The Ark
What's the Story?
When a mysterious disaster hits THE ARK, a space vessel sent to colonize the planet Proxima B, it wipes out the ship's leadership and food supply. The rest of the crew wakes from the cryogenic coma that was meant to last until touching down on their new home planet, and must immediately pool their knowledge and resources to survive a year's journey in deep space.
Is It Any Good?
Genre-specific melodramas rarely rise to the level of truly great writing or acting, but that's hardly the point. The Ark will never be mistaken for a great show, but it checks a lot of the boxes of good comfort television. For sci-fi fans there's just enough natural disaster and problem solving to keep things interesting. But The Ark is really built for a general audience, focusing on relationships, secrets, twists, and even throwing in a murder mystery like any good soap opera would.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the mission. What is purpose of The Ark? Who are the people on board? What challenges do they face? How do they take on those challenges?
What threats does space pose to the crew of The Ark? What are some natural disasters that put the crew in danger? Does the show feel like a realistic depiction of space travel? Why or why not?
What secrets are revealed about the crew of The Ark? How does this affect the dynamic on board? How does the show use mystery to keep you engaged?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 1, 2023
- Cast : Christie Burke , Reece Ritchie , Christina Wolfe
- Network : Syfy
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : STEM , Adventures
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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