Based on the premise that the year is 2052, “Defying Gravity” is a new sci-fi series that follows the lives of 14 men and women who have reached the upper echelon of the international space program: 8 are astronauts selected for a 6 year mission to travel to 7 planets; two are former astronauts turned-instructors; two are upper management; one is a medical advisor and one is a member of the press.
This is an ambitiously large cast and initially it is overwhelming to try to figure out who is who and what role they play. The face that stands out as easiest to recognize is Ron Livingston, portraying Donner. (Livingston is best known for his work in the film “Office Space” and recently on the TV series “Standoff.”)