Moonhaven: The Sci-Fi Series Now Streaming on Netflix
Moonhaven had not previously been released for streaming in France until its Netflix debut, but US viewers first saw it on AMC+ in 2022. The series features Dominic Monaghan, known to many as Charlie from Lost, adding star power for fans of the genre.
A Utopian Moon, A Dark Secret
Set a hundred years in the future, Moonhaven follows Bella Sway, a lunar cargo pilot with a knack for finding trouble on the wrong side of the law. After being accused of a crime, Bella is abandoned in Moonhaven, a utopian community set up within an 800 square kilometer (about 309 square miles) garden on the Moon. This lunar society’s mission is to develop solutions to the problems threatening life on Earth.
But life here isn’t all serenity. Bella, a skeptic in this supposed paradise, teams up with a local detective to uncover a conspiracy surrounding the artificial intelligence that governs Moonhaven. Together, they try to stop those who want to seize control—and potentially doom Earth’s last hope.
Cast and Short Run
Along with Dominic Monaghan, Moonhaven stars Emma McDonald, Amaza Karan, Ayelet Zurer, and Joe Manganiello. The show had originally been renewed by AMC but was ultimately canceled due to budget cuts, leaving only six episodes available on Netflix for subscribers to watch.
Viewer Reactions
For those who caught Moonhaven during its 2023 broadcast on Syfy, the reception was mixed—some viewers appreciated its unusual spin on sci-fi, while others were less enthusiastic. Here's what a few had to say:
“A small-scale sci-fi series, not too bad—the idea of a new Eden with plenty of intrigue. Overall, it feels like ‘Terra Nova,' but more relaxed and without dinosaurs.” (Laurent B.)
“We had a good laugh! Sure, there aren’t many special effects, sure it’s not a big-budget show… but there's definitely a sense of second-degree humor.” (Aline Wutrich)
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