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'For All Mankind': Beatles Reunion Cut for Legal Fears
24 Apr
Summary
- John Lennon survives assassination in alternate timeline.
- Beatles reunion tour was considered for Season 2.
- Legal concerns led to the removal of the Beatles reunion.

The alternate history series 'For All Mankind' presents a universe where John Lennon survived his 1980 assassination attempt. Each season's opening montage highlights major historical events of the decade, including presidential elections and celebrity deaths.
Season 2 of the Apple TV+ show nearly featured a more extensive Beatles-related Easter egg. Co-creator Ronald D. Moore explained in a 2021 interview that an initial plan involved a full Beatles reunion tour following their 1970 breakup. However, Moore ultimately decided against this, fearing it would raise too many legal flags and lead to calls from lawyers.