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When it comes to space-focused television, there is no such thing as a final frontier.
Awaydoesnt possess quite the same level of energy as a countdown of pop songs, though.
In some scenes and episodes, that can be an asset.
Its also a form of melatonin.
SometimesAwaygets it right, and sometimes its overly saturated in space schmaltz.
Because of this, the series feels far more like a family drama than a sci-fi epic.
Its in that family-drama context thatAwayhits its most predictable beats.
The episodes get more interesting when the focus shifts to the supporting players.
These revelations add layers of skin to these characters initially bare bones and give the overall narrative more depth.
Every one of the principal players, including Swank and Charles, delivers a solid, invested performance.
inevitably tees up a flashback sequence.
Yet as a series, it too frequently decides to play it safe.
