Nightflyers (2018)
A deep-space psychological horror series adapted from George R.R. Martin's novella, where a crew's mission to find alien life unravels into terror from within.
Nightflyers - Series Information
- Original Title: Nightflyers
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Jeff Buhler
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: December 2, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), December 2, 2018 (United Kingdom - 15), December 2, 2018 (Germany - 16), December 2, 2018 (France - 16), December 2, 2018 (India - A), December 2, 2018 (New Zealand - 16), December 2, 2018 (Australia - MA 15+), December 2, 2018 (Brazil - 16), December 2, 2018 (Spain - 16), December 2, 2018 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Syfy
- Alternative Titles: 나이트플라이어 (KR), Ночеліт (UA)
- Production Companies: UCP, Hypnotic, Gaeta / Rosenzweig Films, Lloyd Ivan Miller Productions, Wild Atlantic Pictures
Nightflyers - Plot
In the year 2093, a team of scientists aboard the Nightflyer, the most advanced ship ever built, embarks on a journey to find other life forms. Their mission takes them to the edge of the solar system, and to the edge of insanity, as they realize true horror isn't waiting for them in outer space—it's already on their ship.
Nightflyers - Trailer
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You can't escape what's inside.
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Nightflyers - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jeff Buhler
Main Cast
- Brían F. O'Byrne
- Maya Eshet
- Jodie Turner-Smith
- Eoin Macken
- Angus Sampson
- Sam Strike
- David Ajala
- Gretchen Mol
- Bronte Carmichael
- Janet Grene
Writers
- Daniel Cerone
- Lindsay Sturman
- Brian Nelson
Executive Producers
- Lloyd Ivan Miller
- Gene Klein
- Doug Liman
- George R.R. Martin
- Alison R. Rosenzweig
Nightflyers - FAQs
Is Nightflyers based on a true story?
Nightflyers is not based on a true story. It's adapted from George R.R. Martin's 1980 science fiction novella of the same name, which he later expanded into a short story collection. The series brings Martin's deep-space psychological horror to television, long before his Game of Thrones fame dominated pop culture.
Why was Nightflyers cancelled after one season?
Syfy cancelled Nightflyers in January 2019 after just one season, citing low viewership ratings. Despite strong production values and a built-in fan base from George R.R. Martin's source material, the series struggled to attract a large enough audience to justify renewal on the cable network.
Who are the main actors in Nightflyers?
The series stars Brían F. O'Byrne, Maya Eshet, Jodie Turner-Smith, Eoin Macken, Angus Sampson, Sam Strike, David Ajala, Gretchen Mol, Bronte Carmichael, and Janet Grene. Jodie Turner-Smith, who plays Melantha Jhirl, would later rise to wider fame with Queen & Slim.
Does Nightflyers cover the full George R.R. Martin story?
The 10-episode first season adapts and expands Martin's original novella, adding new characters and subplots to fill a full television run. The source material is relatively short, so showrunner Jeff Buhler and the writers developed original storylines to flesh out the crew and the Nightflyer's dark secrets.
Where can you watch Nightflyers?
Nightflyers is available to purchase or rent digitally. You can buy episodes or the full season on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It is not currently available on any subscription streaming service for free.
What is the content rating for Nightflyers?
Nightflyers is rated TV-MA, meaning it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong violence, disturbing psychological horror imagery, and adult themes consistent with its dark sci-fi horror tone. Viewer discretion is strongly advised for younger audiences.
What is Nightflyers about?
Set in 2093, Nightflyers follows a crew of scientists aboard humanity's most advanced spacecraft on a mission to make first contact at the edge of the solar system. As the journey deepens, paranoia and terror take hold — and the crew begins to suspect the greatest threat isn't out in space, but already among them.
What shows are similar to Nightflyers?
If Nightflyers caught your attention, you might enjoy Legion, Constellation, Dollhouse, or The One for their blend of psychological tension and speculative fiction. For broader sci-fi adventure, Alien: Earth, Debris, and Dune: Prophecy offer compelling deep-space or otherworldly narratives worth exploring.
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