Apple TV+’s rapid cancelation of Constellation may come as a shock to some, but it also confirms something unexpected about the science-fiction corner of the streaming service. Constellation is just one of many sci-fi shows on Apple TV+, and reaching its sudden end so soon after its debut is a potential symptom of Apple TV+’s intense focus on one specific area of media. Unfortunately, Constellation season 1’s ending came with several loose ends that are now likely to remain a mystery, but Apple TV+ subscribers are far from short of similar content.

The Constellation cast was led by Noomi Rapace as Jo Ericsson – a Swedish astronaut who found herself trapped in a reality that was not her own. Now that it’s been confirmed that Constellation season 2 isn’t happening, Apple TV+ can resume its focus on other projects. Constellation belongs in a very specific category on the Apple streaming platform, and it’s one that could continue to suffer if not handled correctly.

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Science-fiction has long been a focus of Apple TV+

It’s no secret that Apple TV+ has prioritized the sci-fi genre over all others, with the service serving as a haven for fans of all things spacefaring. As a result, Apple TV+ has curated an impressive catalog within the category, with each of its movies and TV shows being incredibly well-written and slickly produced. Constellation lived up to this high standard, which makes it all the more surprising that the show met its end so quickly. However, it’s possible that Constellation was just one sci-fi show too many for Apple TV+.

Apple TV+ is not a specialized sci-fi platform, as it hosts a variety of content from across every genre. While sci-fi fans who also subscribe to Apple’s streaming service may be grateful for all the shows and movies that appeal directly to them, there will also be just as many viewers who aren’t interested in engaging with the notable science-fiction corner of Apple TV+. As such, the genre could have hit saturation point on the streaming platform, meaning Constellation simply couldn’t receive enough specific promotion to succeed.

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Sci-fi is one of Apple TV+’s biggest strengths

Constellation not performing as well as expected shouldn’t dishearten Apple TV+ when it comes to creating more science-fiction content. As a genre, sci-fi doesn’t often receive as much attention from other streaming platforms, meaning doing so makes Apple TV+ stand out from its competitors. Apple is also very good at this particular area of programming, boasting many well-received sci-fi shows like For All Mankind, Foundation, Silo, and Severance. The loss of Constellation is a great shame for all those involved, but Apple TV+ shouldn’t leave sci-fi enthusiasts wanting.

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Constellation is a sci-fi psychological thriller written and created by Peter Harness for Apple TV+. After facing a crisis in space, Astronaut Jo returns to Earth only to discover nothing is quite the same – and that her sanity may be slowly slipping from her grasp.