Nightflyers is Syfy’s new sci-fi thriller series, which is based on the 1980 novella by Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin, and it promises plenty of blood and bodies.
Based on George R. R. Martin’s novella, Nightflyers is a psychological thriller set in the future of 2093 on the eve of Earth’s destruction. A crew of explorers journey on the most advanced ship in the galaxy, The Nightflyer, to intercept a mysterious alien spacecraft that might hold the key to their survival. As the crew nears their destination, they discover that the ship’s artificial intelligence and never-seen captain may be steering them into deadly and unspeakable horrors deep in the dark reaches of space.
During their panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2018, executive producer David Bartis said, “the teaser is how we sold the show.” Later on, a fan during the Q&A portion of the panel asked about their inspiration from 2001 and The Shining. “We leaned heavily on the shoulders of the greats,” executive producer Jeff Buhler said. “We were not shy about pulling the themes and even some imagery. There’s a lot of 2001, The Shining and Ridley Scott’s Alien.”
The series stars Eoin Macken (The Night Shift), Gretchen Mol (Manchester By The Sea), David Ajala (Fast & Furious 6), Jodie Turner-Smith (The Last Ship), Phillip Rhys (Doctor Who), Sam Strike (EastEnders), Maya Eshet (Teen Wolf), Brian F. O’Byrne (Million Dollar Baby), and Angus Sampson (Fargo).
Nightflyers premieres December 2nd at 10/9c on SYFY with a new episode every night from Sunday to Thursday for two weeks, finishing up with Episode 10 on December 13th. The series is also set to be available in other countries via Netflix, but no date has been announced yet.
