I was wondering if you guys can recommend any sci-fi shows?
Every once in a while get into a certain mood and want to dive into the Great Unknown. The "deep space" kind, that is. I often dig out some old space strategy games then, only to put them aside again after a day or two, because unfortunately I'm not really into strategy. Anyway, I was wondering if there are any series I've missed?
My favorite sci-fi series with that Deep Space feeling were:
Star Trek -- all of them, galactic scale
Babylon 5 -- epic, defines the term "space opera" for me
Farscape -- crazy aliens, otherworldly stuff
Red Dwarf -- fantastic comedy series, but also very Deep Space-esque.
Surface -- not Deep Space, but Deep Ocean. Similar vibe.
Others I liked a lot, but which had a slightly different focus:
Doctor: Who -- has some incredible episodes that look deep into the future, but otherwise has a different feel to it
Firefly -- western sci-fi, not really deep space, although great on it's own.
Stargate SG-01 -- first couple seasons were decent, the Asgard brought some great depth into the whole story. After that and with it's spin-off series, that sense was lost (although I still liked everything).
Battlestar: Galactica -- more of a character study than deep space sci-fi
The Tripods -- medieval, apocalyptic sci-fi, that's what my memory tells me. One of those childhood series you'll never forget
So what did I miss? I'd love to hear of others that fit the space opera genre. Or something with a "distant" vibe that makes you feel lost in time/space/reverie. Maybe something older? Or are there any new series being produced? Movies are fine too, although I haven't mentioned them.
Every once in a while get into a certain mood and want to dive into the Great Unknown. The "deep space" kind, that is. I often dig out some old space strategy games then, only to put them aside again after a day or two, because unfortunately I'm not really into strategy. Anyway, I was wondering if there are any series I've missed?
My favorite sci-fi series with that Deep Space feeling were:
Star Trek -- all of them, galactic scale
Babylon 5 -- epic, defines the term "space opera" for me
Farscape -- crazy aliens, otherworldly stuff
Red Dwarf -- fantastic comedy series, but also very Deep Space-esque.
Surface -- not Deep Space, but Deep Ocean. Similar vibe.
Others I liked a lot, but which had a slightly different focus:
Doctor: Who -- has some incredible episodes that look deep into the future, but otherwise has a different feel to it
Firefly -- western sci-fi, not really deep space, although great on it's own.
Stargate SG-01 -- first couple seasons were decent, the Asgard brought some great depth into the whole story. After that and with it's spin-off series, that sense was lost (although I still liked everything).
Battlestar: Galactica -- more of a character study than deep space sci-fi
The Tripods -- medieval, apocalyptic sci-fi, that's what my memory tells me. One of those childhood series you'll never forget
So what did I miss? I'd love to hear of others that fit the space opera genre. Or something with a "distant" vibe that makes you feel lost in time/space/reverie. Maybe something older? Or are there any new series being produced? Movies are fine too, although I haven't mentioned them.
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