‘Constellation’ Episode 1 Takeaway: Disaster at International Space Station wreaks havoc

‘Constellation’ Episode 1 raises eyebrows with a disaster at the International Space Station
Noomi Rapace as astronaut Jo in 'Constellation' (Apple TV+)
Noomi Rapace as astronaut Jo in 'Constellation' (Apple TV+)

Contains spoilers for ‘Constellation’ Episode 1

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The first three episodes of 'Constellation', a psychological thriller series, have officially dropped on Apple TV+. If you haven’t watched it yet, now might be the perfect time to do so.

Starring Noomi Rapace, Jonathan Banks, James D’Arcy, Julian Looman, William Catlett, Barbara Sukowa, Rosie Coleman, and Davina Coleman in pivotal roles, the Peter Harness-created series promises to be an action-packed space adventure.

In 'Constellation' Episode 1, viewers are introduced to several characters in different scenes. Still, the focus remains on an astronaut named Jo Ericsson - who is brought to life by Noomi Rapace.

There's a lot to unpack in ‘Constellation’ Episode 1. So, let's jump in!

Jo Ericsson tries to solve disaster at the International Space Station

A still from 'Constellation' (@Apple TV+)
A still from 'Constellation' (@Apple TV+)

In ‘Constellation’ Episode 1, the main focus is on the International Space Station, wherein Jo is part of a small crew working.

A disaster at the ISS wreaks havoc and Jo is trying to puzzle out what’s really going on. This has already led to the death of one crew member, Paul Lancaster (William Catlett).

As the episode progresses further, the viewers learn a bit more about Jo's husband Magnus (James D’Arcy), and a former astronaut and current NASA scientist Henry Caldera (Jonathan Banks).

The husband is terrified after hearing the news. Magnus and Jo's daughter, Alice (Rosie Coleman), are shown praying for her safe return to earth.

Is Jo Ericsson dealing with branched timelines?

A still from 'Constellation' (@Apple TV+)
Noomi Rapace in a still from 'Constellation' (@Apple TV+)

At the beginning of the episode, Jo drives a car along with her daughter. The scene raises a lot of questions: Is Jo dealing with branched timelines or facing some form of memory alteration?

In the first scene, she is seen traipsing through the snow along with her daughter. In the next scene, the focus shifts to the ISS.

Jo is chatting by tablet with her daughter back on Earth when something collides disastrously with the space station.

This storyline is full of suspense, and excitement, and is convincingly executed.

‘Constellation’ Episode 1 is now available to stream on Apple TV+

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