The Right Stuff (TV series)

The Right Stuff (TV series)

The Right Stuff is an American historical drama television series, loosely based on the 1979 book of the same name by Tom Wolfe and its 1983 movie adaptation. The eight-part, one-hour-per-episode drama will follow the protagonists from the Mojave Desert to the edges of space. It premiered on October 9, 2020 on Disney+.

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Summary The Right Stuff (TV series)The Right Stuff is an American historical drama television series, loosely based on the 1979 book of the same name by Tom Wolfe and its 1983 movie adaptation. The eight-part, one-hour-per-episode drama will follow the protagonists from the Mojave Desert to the edges of space, with future seasons carrying through to humankind’s greatest achievement: the moon landing. It premiered on October 9, 2020 on Disney+. The Right Stuff has received mixed reviews, with one reviewer calling it a “tired retread of Tom Wolfe’s famed book” The series was granted a tax credit to film a potential second season in San Diego on November 20, 2020.

The show had yet to be officially renewed by National Geographic after being given a series order on February 10, 2019. On May 5, 2020, the series was moved to Disney+ and scheduled for release in late 2020.