Apple TV's new space-race thriller does something unique, first reviews here

Apple TV’s Star City, a For All Mankind spinoff, premieres Friday with two episodes.

Early reviews are mostly positive, calling it a grim, paranoia-heavy space drama with espionage thriller elements.

The series shifts the alt-history story to the Soviet perspective and seems to stand on its own.

Several critics say you do not need to watch For All Mankind first to follow it.