'For All Mankind' Star Reveals Why [Spoiler] Had To Die So Early This Season

"In many ways, this episode is the culmination of five seasons and more than 50 years of fictional history. 'Even though this has always been an ensemble show that follows a lot of different characters, Ed has a little special place in the center of the show,' Kinnaman tells Inverse."

"While unrest heats up on Mars, 'Home' finds Ed slipping in and out of consciousness, where he remembers a mission he flew in the Korean War, which took place in the 1950s, before the show even began."

"Throughout the episode, we see what impact Ed has had on the present, but as he slips away and eventually succumbs to his cancer, Ed also flashes back to a moment in the 1960s in which he and Gordo are flying a Gemini mission."

Ed Baldwin, portrayed by Joel Kinnaman, has been a central character in For All Mankind, leading various missions over five seasons. In Season 5, Episode 3, titled 'Home,' Ed's story reaches a poignant conclusion as he battles cancer. The episode features flashbacks to his past missions, including a significant moment from the 1960s. Ed's impact on the series is highlighted, and his death serves as a culmination of over 50 years of fictional history, emphasizing the show's ensemble nature while showcasing Ed's unique role.

Read at Inverse