The Outer Reach: Stories from Beyond
by Maximum Fun
THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century.In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.
Episodes
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The Topiary
Rangers Leon and Michael are the only residents of The Topiary - a tiny tourist planet near the edge of the galaxy, lush with exotic plant life. But due to budget cuts The Topiary is shutting down. So Leon decides to document their remaining time together. When their final visitor arrives, things...
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The Grand Prize
Larry is down-on-his-luck until GalCom awards him free passage on a luxury space cruiser. The experimental craft is designed to travel faster than any previous ship of its kind. On board, Larry is surrounded by strange, well-to-do people who won't talk to him. But slowly he starts to hear a flood...
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Retention
Perry wants to cancel his account. But it turns out that if he gets rid of this comprehensive communication, entertainment and security system that he might lose a part of himself, too. This episode was originally released in 2017. Written by Alec Nevala-Lee Featuring Aparna Nancherla and Echo...
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Hiraeth Moon 2
On a lunar outpost, former news anchor Cadi Al-Basr hosts a nostalgic radio program meant for registered colonists. When the moon's native residents start calling in, Cadi and her producer Nisma have to figure out what they're trying to say and whether to put their message on the air. This…
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The Exodus Program and You
What do you say to the residents of a planet facing imminent destruction? How do you convince them to leave their homes? Find out on this training tape intended for representatives of the Department of Frontier Affairs. This episode was originally released in 2017. Written by Hunter Norris and...
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THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century. In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what…
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THE OUTER REACH: Stories from Beyond is an anthology series inspired by pulp science fiction of the mid-century.In this distant future, space travel is common and colonies span hundreds of different planets - but humans still struggle with small stuff: love, jealousy, ambition, failure and what it all means.
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