The James Bond franchise had to reinvent itself after the fall of the Iron Curtain in the early-1990s, but "For All Mankind"'s alternative timeline keeps the old-school Cold War thriller alive well into the 21st century. It's also a case of history repeating itself, as a close approximation of the coup that nearly toppled Mikhail Gorbachev in real-life plays out a decade later – with former NASA boss Margo Madison caught in the crossfire.
As hardline Communists try to take back control of the U.S.S.R., capitalism is undoubtedly on top elsewhere. After last week's outing was dominated by efforts to turn Mars' internet back on, this third episode is all about keeping the booze flowing in Happy Valley, as Miles Dale gets involved in the base's lucrative black market. And back on Earth, Kelly Baldwin and Aleida Rosales's mission to secure funding for their Martian space probe takes them to an unexpected destination.
