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Mars Two

Six astronaut-rejects, stuck together, pretending they're on Mars for 5 years. What could go wrong?

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Week #1 Show Teaser Mars Two

The first teaser for the fantastic sci-fi comedy Mars Two - from @SarcasticRover and @SaraghAdams and producer Amy Darling! It's Mars-larious! (yes that's a word, don't look it up, just trust) Featuring special-guest narration from Tyler Labine (Deadbeat, Reaper, Tucker and Dale vs Evil)

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Week #1 Show Teaser

Week #2 The Team

Week #3 The Differentiator

Week #4 Key It

Week #5 Hype It

Week #6 The Flip

Synopsis

Mars Two is a comedy about six astronaut-rejects who agree to spend five years in a sealed martian habitat – braving sub-zero temperatures, recycled air, isolation, and a harsh alien environment. But there’s just one catch… They’re not on Mars, they’re in Canada.

The MARS TWO PROJECT is a Mars Colony Simulator and serves as a back up to the actual Mars One colony on the red planet. Mars Two works to troubleshoot problems and test procedures which could kill everyone on Mars, but will probably only sightly injure the crew of MARS TWO. They’re basically lab rats, only people don’t get all upset when you electrocute them.

First world rejects, Fourth world problems.

Team

Jason Filiatrault

Writer, Director

An award-winning screenwriter and social-media hack, Jason created @SarcasticRover on the Twitter and tries to amuse 120,000 followers every day. His feature comedy scripts have been supported by the Telefilm, the NSI, and Movie Central, and he has developed sitcoms with CBC and eOne. He also likes Fresca and you.

Sarah Adams

Talent, Writer

Sarah is a comedian, artist and writer living in Calgary Alberta.

Amy Darling

Producer, Dream Crusher

Award-winning producer Amy Darling has a long history of bringing good things to the screen. Her current film projects include Andrew Huculiak's groundbreaking Norwegian language film VIOLENT, and New York Times bestselling novelist Paul Hornschemeier's animation GIANT SLOTH, featuring Oscar nominee Paul Giamatti and Saturday Night Live's Kate McKinnon.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Reviews (49)

Sheldon O.
posted 9 years ago

I actually really liked it, the fake hand guns were awesome
Gina F.
posted 9 years ago

Love it! Especially the theme song and graphic.
Jean M.
posted 9 years ago

This really seems like a potentially hilarious story idea..keep up the good work!
Finnegan V.
posted 9 years ago

meh
Trevor B.
posted 9 years ago

I'd love to know more about the characters!
rachael g.
posted 9 years ago

I love the idea of this show. Hilarious! :)
Ben R.
posted 9 years ago

A great amount of care was clearly put into building the sets and the acting team seems capable but it's hard to detect the comedic voice.
Louise S.
posted 9 years ago

Amazing production, but the story is left unclear and the comedy needs punching up.
zack C.
posted 9 years ago

These folks are suprr-duper funny!
Matt H.
posted 9 years ago

Great idea. Perfect timing with the book "The Martian" being made in to a movie next year.
Jocelyn K.
posted 9 years ago

Mandy is so funny. A+ to who created the protest signs.
Fake S.
posted 9 years ago

A show for the 99%!!! (a.k.a. people who would never, ever qualify to go to Mars)
Mike Morrison M.
posted 9 years ago

The production values are great!
Trevor B.
posted 9 years ago

Dig the premise - not the strongest material to open with, though. Kinda dissapointed.
Forman H.
posted 9 years ago

Space can be very funny.
Butt M.
posted 9 years ago

So white so cool.
Richard H.
posted 9 years ago

i would watch this
Olaf V.
posted 9 years ago

Certainly is a different story line but thought it was going to be more lively and intense. Hope you make a comeback and bring what's needed in the next round.
Lianne S.
posted 9 years ago

So good! Hope you guys win!
IAN N.
posted 9 years ago

Your team and your cast have a lot of experience so I expect some exciting content each week. Will you be able to bring something new week to week to hold my interest?
Monique E.
posted 9 years ago

This looks hilarious! I love science and I love comedy, I would love Mars Two. Make it happen!!
John R.
posted 9 years ago

You have a VERY experienced team and: therefore the expectations are VERY high. I do not see that there is enough content to go week to week and become a CBC prime time series.
Nate B.
posted 9 years ago

This could be great!
Catherine O.
posted 9 years ago

Way to go Calgary
Rebecca N.
posted 9 years ago

Very cool concept. Love the consideration of budget with one location. Curious as to how this will play out over a full season. Big FAN of Sarah's!
Aaron K.
posted 9 years ago

I like the style of the lead. Super deadpan, and I think unique enough to draw series length commitment from an audience.
Jeremy P.
posted 9 years ago

ya baby!
CJ D.
posted 9 years ago

This is funny enough to keep me coming back for more. Please tell me you'll add a real Sarcastic Rover to the ensemble! Every fake outpost needs a bumbling, snarky robot.
Jeremy P.
posted 9 years ago

Love it
Edward R.
posted 9 years ago

You've piqued my interest.
Max S.
posted 9 years ago

You guys have a very strong team and have obviously worked hard on the production design/addition of advisers, etc.

However, for a clearly character-driven show (like any show set in an isolated scenario) we haven't got a chance to really meet the characters yet. Looking forward to more.
Sarah B.
posted 9 years ago

cool concept, very topical! Somewhat existential…
Mandy S.
posted 9 years ago

We need to make some space for this new hit show!
Bogdan N.
posted 9 years ago

I like the ideea and I'm totally following, also faving this project, I'm with you, guys, all the way through this Mars-larious adventure (yees, I trust you, didn't look it up :) )
Looking forward to see you in top 50!
Jessika D.
posted 9 years ago

Sounds like a great premise, can't wait to see what becomes of it!
Kurtis W.
posted 9 years ago

Well Done
Natalia H.
posted 9 years ago

I would watch this.
riley r.
posted 9 years ago

looks geeky and funny, great combo
Dominique G.
posted 9 years ago

Great work everybody! Had me laughing the whole time! - Dom (YARNS)
Tanya H.
posted 9 years ago

Loved the Mars landscape tipping over and the dejected-looking astronaut "spacewalk!"
Jennifer H.
posted 9 years ago

Would be great and is very on the nose because of the attempts to send people to mars.
Genevieve D.
posted 9 years ago

Looks hi-larious.
Marie R.
posted 9 years ago

This looks soooo funny!
Sarah K.
posted 9 years ago

The team here seems super talented and full of potential but I can't see this working out as a long term television show idea. Good pitch video though!
Grayson G.
posted 9 years ago

The jokes are corny. I too don't see any series potential here. The idea is a bit far out (no pun intended).
christina N.
posted 9 years ago

Its not bad, but I can not see the long term potential.
Zoey D.
posted 9 years ago

Smart, subtle, funny AND lots of extra goodies on the social medias. Can't wait to see what's next!
Jeremy A.
posted 9 years ago

Mars is my favourite planet and butt of many inside jokes..so well played
Dan C.
posted 9 years ago

Great idea with a solidly professional set of writers.

'Space Pilot' by FFWD Weekly

FFWD Weekly chatted with Mars Two co-creator Sarah Adams about why colonizing Mars is a terrible idea, as well details about the team's upcoming Hype event.

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