"Season 5 is technically the recent past, but it also feels like it's the future. There's an interesting development now, because we weren't able to use as much real-world news as part of the world of our show, because our alternate history has changed so much that a lot of the stuff that happened didn't happen."
"The people who have now been living on Mars since the early 2000s no longer want to be regulated by Earth. And, to make this storyline feel realistic, Wolpert and Nedivi have strived to ensure the core of the show isn't just about answering vague 'what if' questions."
For All Mankind Season 5 advances to 2012, moving away from its initial alternate history premise. The show now reflects a reality where humans have lived on Mars for over 20 years. This season emphasizes a significant conflict as Martian inhabitants desire independence from Earth. The creators aim to present a narrative that is both grounded and speculative, focusing on the evolving dynamics of life on Mars and the implications of this new status quo.
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