Amazon Prime Video subscribers have been urged to watch a sci-fi thriller hailed for its ‘unique’ storytelling as episodes drop on the streaming platform. Beacon 23, based on a series of short stories of the same name by Hugh Howey, is set in a dystopian future, where two people find themselves stranded at a remote outpost in space.
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Game of Thrones legend Lena Headey plays Aster, while If Beale Street Could Talk actor Stephan James stars opposite her as Halan – two people whose fates become intertwined as mysteries are unravelled. The first season of the psychological drama aired in 2023, followed by a second the next year… but despite fans hoping there would be a third outing, the show was cancelled in September 2024.
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Nonetheless, a number of people who watched the show have sung its praises and urged others to watch it, calling it ‘intriguing’, ‘satisfying’, ‘unique’ and ‘jaw-dropping’. ‘Fantastic timing on using heavy AI as main characters,’ a fan called Brett wrote in a review. ‘The jaw-dropping sequences are vivid and scary, just my style.’.
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‘I love this show. The actors are so believable in their roles you really think this is happening. Can’t wait for each episode to come on TV,’ Lorraine shared. ‘Thank you for writing an exceptional program and having actors that make it so believable.’.
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Hailing Lena, Troy commented: ‘Lena Headley .. what can I say such a great actress. She holds the whole thing together with her presence. ‘Since The Expanse there has not been such an intriguing and satisfying watch. I care about all the characters, including the AI.’.
