The Book of Boba Fett, created by Jon Favreau and Robert Rodriguez, is a Disney+ live-action series that expands the Star Wars universe while focusing on one of its most …
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Foundation: Apple TV+’s Epic Saga of Civilization, Collapse, and Rebirth
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinIn 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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Vigil is a six-part police procedural created by Tom Edge (You Don’t Know Me, Strike), produced by World Productions (Line of Duty, Bodyguard), and directed by James Strong and Isabelle …
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The White Lotus is an American satirical comedy-drama anthology series created by Mike White. The first season premiered on HBO on July 11, 2021, and consists of six episodes. Set …
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When The Queen’s Gambit premiered on Netflix in October 2020, it became an unexpected cultural phenomenon. Adapted from Walter Tevis’s 1983 novel, the seven-part limited series tells the story of …
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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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Years and Years, the groundbreaking series created by Russell T. Davies, first aired in 2019 and left an indelible mark on viewers with its gripping narrative, powerful performances, and unsettlingly …
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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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Adapted by screenwriter Peter Straughan from Hilary Mantel’s acclaimed novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the BBC’s television adaptation of Wolf Hall is a six-part historical drama that …
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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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Das Boot: The Ultimate Submarine War Drama That Redefined WWII Storytelling
by alan.dotchinby alan.dotchinWhen it comes to war films, few manage to capture the tension, claustrophobia, and moral complexity of combat like Das Boot. Originally released in 1981, this German war film directed …