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is a science-fiction comedy series created by Armando Iannucci (the mind behind Veep and The Thick of It ). Premiering on January 19, 2020 , on HBO, the season consists of nine 30-minute episodes. Premise and Plot Summary

Set in the year , the series follows the maiden voyage of the Avenue 5 , a luxury interplanetary cruise ship owned by billionaire Herman Judd . What was intended to be an eight-week trip around Saturn turns into a nightmare when a technical malfunction—a "gravity flip"—knocks the ship 0.21 degrees off course. Avenue 5 - Season 1

The minor shift has a cataclysmic impact: instead of weeks, the ship's return to Earth is recalculated to take . With supplies meant for only two months and a crew that is largely comprised of actors rather than trained astronauts, social order quickly begins to unravel. Key Characters and Cast is a science-fiction comedy series created by Armando

The series features a high-profile ensemble cast led by Hugh Laurie : What was intended to be an eight-week trip