Vast Horizon

I listened to the first episode and was not overwhelmed, but I decided to stay with it to see if it would get better. A few minutes into the second episode, I realized that was not going to be able to finish the series.

The storyline reminds me very much of the related Derelict series. It's the same formula: flawed characters face overwhelming odds, but always miraculously survive and succeed. There are constant crises, AI characters, lots of pseudo-military space jargon, etc. Very much like Derelict.

The difference is that, while the plots are similar, the main voice acting in Derelict makes up for some of the plot deficiencies. I find it impossible to lighten to Vast, however, because the main character has only one means of expression: a never-ending whine. This actor has the most annoying voice I've ever heard. I don't know what the director might have been thinking, but the result is awful.