'For All Mankind' Just Had Its Biggest Moment Yet
Gizmodo • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The fifth season of "For All Mankind," set in the 2010s, features significant time jumps, resulting in the aging and passing of many original characters from the 1960s, including the main character Ed Baldwin.
- Ed Baldwin, portrayed by Joel Kinnaman, dies quietly in season five, episode three ("Home"), marking a poignant and unconventional end for the character, who had been central to the series since its inception.
- Showrunners Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert decided on Ed's death to serve the narrative, particularly to influence the development of his grandson Alex's character, emphasizing a personal and vulnerable portrayal of mortality rather than a dramatic space-related death.
- The decision to kill off Ed Baldwin was emotionally challenging for the cast and crew, with Joel Kinnaman's presence deeply valued, and actor Sean Kaufman, playing Alex, acknowledging the weight of inheriting the Baldwin legacy.
- "For All Mankind" continues on Apple TV, with Ed Baldwin's passing expected to have a significant impact on the storyline moving forward.
