In Episode 02 of CHOOSE THE BEAR, Callie “Bear” Winter experiences her first day alone aboard the Arcadia — and it’s nothing like the recruitment videos promised. As she battles motion sickness, augmented gravity, and her relentlessly cheerful AI co-pilot Nippy, a mysterious corporate broadcast from Zenith Aerospace interrupts her routine and sends her spiraling into doubt, humor, and unexpected vulnerability.

Meanwhile, her capcom Diana becomes the lifeline she didn’t know she needed. Through shaky comm signals and honest conversations, the two form a fragile connection as Bear tries to understand the real purpose of her mission… and whether she’s truly safe out here.

If you love The Expanse, Red Dwarf, Avenue 5, or character-driven sci-fi with sharp humor and emotional depth, this episode delivers. Strap in — Episode 02 takes you deeper into the conspiracy, the loneliness of orbit, and the chaos of trusting an AI named “Nippy” with your sanity.

CAST Hannah Lee DeFrates — Callie “Bear” Winter Antonella Pérez Ferrero — Diana Meredith Nudo — Nippy / Onboard AI

CREW Written by: Aly Kantor Directed by: Helen May Produced by: Jack Davis Soundscape Engineering: Bob Sawyer Video + Scenic Production: Joe Swenson

Featuring music by Grand Hotel and Lex Music

ABOUT THE SERIES CHOOSE THE BEAR is a near-future sci-fi saga exploring: AI ethics & manipulation Corporate-controlled survival lotteries Spaceflight anxiety + dark humor High-stakes humanity under pressure