In the vast expanse of science fiction television, few series have dared to tackle the monumental scope and intellectual depth of Isaac Asimov’s seminal work, Foundation. Apple TV+’s adaptation, created …
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For All Mankind: A Bold Alternate History of Space Exploration
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction For All Mankind is an American science fiction drama television series created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi for Apple TV+. Premiering on November 1, 2019, …
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The War of the Worlds (BBC, 2019) – A Thoughtful Adaptation of a Sci-Fi Classic
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinThe BBC’s The War of the Worlds (2019) is a bold attempt to bring H.G. Wells’ groundbreaking 1898 novel to life in its original Edwardian setting. Spread across three episodes …
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Extinction (2018): A Sci-Fi Film About Memory, Identity, and the Meaning of Being Human
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinReleased quietly on Netflix in 2018, Extinction is a science fiction film that initially appears to follow a familiar formula: ominous dreams, a looming alien invasion, and an ordinary family …
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The Expanse: A Space Epic That Redefined Science Fiction Television
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction The Expanse is an American science fiction television series based on the acclaimed novel series by James S. A. Corey (the pen name of authors Daniel Abraham and Ty …
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Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009): A Dark, Complex, and Brilliant Reinvention of Science Fiction Television
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction When Battlestar Galactica premiered in 2004, few expected that a reboot of a relatively short-lived 1978 TV series could redefine the science fiction genre. Yet, over four seasons and …
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Space: 1999 – A Cult Classic That Defined 1970s Science Fiction Television
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIntroduction Space: 1999 is a British science fiction television series that aired from 1975 to 1977, created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, the creative duo behind classic shows such as …
