Night Sky: 5 reasons why you should not miss Oscar-winning actors J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek's sci-fi mystery

Science-fiction is one of the popular genres that filmmakers often enjoy exploring and it usually never fails to amaze the audience. The genre is a gold mine for Hollywood and Amazon Prime Video is giving us just another reason to be excited with the release of Night Sky. Starring Oscar-winning actors J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek, the eight-episode series has surely given a sensory explosion of the universe and its mysteries unsolved with its recently released trailer. 

Even if you are not a sci-fi geek, here are 5 reasons why you should not miss the show: 

Night Sky is about an alien, deserted planet

The trailer shows an elderly couple living the last innings of their lives in solitude and a secret chamber that have near their residence. The chamber takes them to a strange and deserted planet with a sky so clear that other planets and stars are visible with the naked eye. The couple often visits the other planet to forget their problems until one day, when they happen to meet a mysterious young man who disturbs their peace with a ceaseless pursuit of what lies within. This, in turn, unravels the real truth of that chamber. That’s a story anyone would love to follow!

Oscar-winning cast

One of the main highlights of the show, apart from its intriguing plotline, is its star cast. Oscar winning actors Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons are sure to provide a great performance as they never fail their fans and the glimpses in the exciting trailer already prove it. Their on-screen chemistry draws the audience into the blissful life on an aged husband and wife, the daily struggles they face and their merriment, which is the real focus of the series.

Story packed with mystery

The story is packed with several mysterious plotlines. Imagine opening a door to a 4K visual of a desert with gigantic planets perched on the sky! Coupled with stellar graphics, the trailer shows how a miraculous encounter with outer space can be the permanent source of joy for Spacek and Simmons’ on-screen characters of Irene and Franklin York. And what happens when that chamber wreaks havoc in their lives is what needs to be seen. 

Sci-fi story has an emotional underplay

The story of this series is grounded in human experience with themes of mortality, time, anxiety and responsibility towards the family being delicately touched upon throughout the show, adding layers of emotion to the performances.

The show is led by an elderly couple

For a change, there is an elderly couple leading a sci-fi series, shouldering the emotional and psychological weight of the entire story whilst staying forever curious about the cosmos. The futuristic components highlight marital discord with shocking hurdles, even an alien entrance, who looks every bit human but gives out suspicious vibes. That’s more than what an average elderly couple could take in, and it will be exciting to watch out how Irene and Franklin survive this.

The series will premiere on Prime Video on May 20. Happy stargazing!