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Another Life

Another Life is an American science fiction drama television series created by Aaron Martin and released on Netflix in 2019.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Another Life is an American science fiction drama television series created by Aaron Martin and released on Netflix in 2019. It follows astronaut Niko Breckinridge and her crew as they investigate the origin of a mysterious alien artifact that lands on Earth. The series ran for two seasons before being cancelled in 2022.

Premise

The series centres on astronaut Niko Breckinridge, who leads an interstellar mission to trace the origin of an alien artifact found on Earth. The storyline also follows efforts on Earth to understand and communicate with the object.

Production and release

Another Life was created by Aaron Martin and produced for Netflix. Its first season premiered in July 2019, followed by a second season in October 2021.

Cast

The ensemble cast includes Katee Sackhoff, Justin Chatwin, Samuel Anderson, Selma Blair, and others. Sackhoff plays the lead role of Niko Breckinridge.

Reception and cancellation

The series received mixed responses from reviewers and viewers. Netflix cancelled it in 2022 after two seasons.

Key facts

  • The series premiered on Netflix on July 25, 2019.
  • It stars Katee Sackhoff as Niko Breckinridge.
  • The story begins after an alien artifact lands on Earth.
  • A second season was released on October 14, 2021.
  • Netflix cancelled the series in February 2022 after two seasons.
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Canadian context

The series was available to Canadian viewers on Netflix, and it was released in Quebec under the French title Prémices.

Frequently asked questions

What is Another Life?
Another Life is a Netflix science fiction drama television series about a mission to investigate an alien artifact and its source.
Who created Another Life?
It was created by Aaron Martin.
Who stars in Another Life?
The series stars Katee Sackhoff, along with Justin Chatwin and Samuel Anderson.
When did Another Life premiere?
It premiered on Netflix on July 25, 2019.
How many seasons does Another Life have?
It has two seasons.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Life_(2019_TV_series)
    Supports: Created by Aaron Martin; American science fiction drama; premiere date; cast list.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80236236
    Supports: Series premise; TV-MA rating; two seasons; starring cast; Netflix release information.
  3. Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Life_(Fernsehserie,_2019)
    Supports: Second season release date; cancellation in February 2022; plot details.
  4. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_Life
    Supports: French-Canadian title Prémices.