The Right Stuff

“The incredible story of the early days of the U.S. space program, based on the iconic bestseller by Tom Wolfe. At the height of the Cold War, newly formed NASA selects seven of the military’s best test pilots to become astronauts. Competing to be the first in space, these men inspire the world to turn towards a new horizon of ambition and hope.” Critics Take: Not as impactful as the film, several critics have noted. The Guardian calls the series “Mad Men in space.” And from RogerEbert.com “…thought-provoking in its consideration of what America wants out of its heroes.”