The rule of thump for Mars goes like this—

The worse things get on Earth, the more appeal the Mars escape fantasy has.

So here we go, brought to you by National Geographic and Hollywood's Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, a Global Miniseries Event, a Scripted Drama From the Future.

The year is 2033, and mankind's first manned mission to Mars is about to become reality. This is the story of how we make Mars home, told by the pioneers making it possible.

With Insight From Today's Brightest Minds.

Look for that phrase in the trailer below. Look who comes on-screen next.

Have a nice weekend.