6.859 minSeason 1 • Episode 1
LatestPeter Leigh is called to a remote planet where a mysterious multinational company is building the first permanent off-Earth human colony, Oasis, humanity's last chance to escape from Earth's impending collapse, but it quickly becomes apparent that it may not be as hospitable to humanity as it seems.
Set in the near future, Oasis tells the story of priest Peter Leigh, who is called to a remote planet where a mysterious multinational company is building the first permanent off-Earth human colony. The planet, Oasis, is humanity’s last chance to escape from Earth’s impending collapse, but it quickly becomes apparent that it may not be as hospitable to humanity as it seems...
Acting
Richard Madden broods beautifully; Haley Joel Osment's unhinged turn surprises.
Production
Desert-as-alien-planet aesthetic punches above its budget.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Michel Faber's novel 'The Book of Strange New Things,' which was actually finished—unlike this show.
This pilot killed Amazon's sci-fi ambitions for years; one episode cost millions and vanished into algorithmic obscurity.
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