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Apple TV's Top Sci-Fi Shows Return: Monarch & For All Mankind

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Apple TV is bringing back two of its most acclaimed sci-fi series with highly anticipated new seasons. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the Godzilla-starring series set in Legendary's Monsterverse, returns on February 27. The show, praised for its human-centered storytelling and strong performances from Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, earned an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has already been renewed for a spinoff.

For All Mankind, Apple's longest-running sci-fi drama and alternate history space-race epic, debuts its fifth season on March 27. The series has maintained a strong 92% Rotten Tomatoes score across four seasons, with critics noting the first season's slow pacing but praising its evolution into a compelling narrative. Creator Ronald D. Moore's vision continues to explore what-if scenarios in space exploration.

The returning ensemble cast includes Joel Kinnaman, Toby Kebbell, and Edi Gathegi, joined by new series regulars Mireille Enos, Costa Ronin, and Ruby Cruz. Both shows represent Apple TV+'s commitment to high-quality, original science fiction content that goes beyond typical IP adaptations to deliver substantive storytelling.