# Star City - S1E1/2 - The Eyes / A Bear on a Chain

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Podcast: [Happy Valley: A Star City & For All Mankind Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/happy-valley-a-for-all-mankind-podcast-6679380)
Published: 2026-06-04T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Hey Comrade Bobs! We’re diving into the Soviet side of the For All Mankind universe with Star City Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2 — “The Eyes” and “A Bear on a Chain.” This one’s a slow-burn political thriller with a definite Andor vibe — gritty, paranoid, and full of tension. We follow Irina’s origin story as she navigates the KGB machine, young Sergei catching the Chief Designer’s eye, and Belikova’s high-stakes moon landing that goes sideways in spectacular fashion (yes, there’s a bear). The...

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