The character’s humorous quips and computer-generated appearance captivated audiences at the time.
ThoughMax Headroomis named after him, Max isn’t a prominent character in the show.
Visually,Terrahawksis unlike any other sci-fi series mentioned.
Isolated in deep space, they encounter bizarre phenomena and alien creatures as they traverse the galaxy.
With multiple seasons spanning over three decades,Red Dwarfhas earned a passionate cult following.
One of the more bizarre, yetbeloved ’80s sitcomswasALF.
This formation must navigate new threats to protect humanity following the Martians' previous defeat in the 1950s.
The series picks up after the events of the 1953 film but alters a few significant details.
An alien invasion in the miniseriesVis used to tell a heavier story about fascism and resistance.
It spawned a massive franchise including toys, comics, and movies.
The cartoon characters, too, are recognizable figures in pop culture, most notably Optimus Prime.
George is one of the many extraterrestrials, known as Newcomers, to immigrate to the U.S.
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It is through the Newcomers thatAlien Nationexplores narratives relating to bigotry and assimilation.
As he navigates each era, he seeks to return to his present, impacting history with every leap.
With its beloved characters and inventive story, the series provided insight into all the potential theStar Trekuniverse had.
Max Headroom is a British-produced American satirical science fiction series that aired on ABC in 1987. Adapted from a Channel 4 pilot, the show combines futuristic themes with media critique, featuring the titular AI character navigating a dystopian world influenced by media and technology.
Terrahawks is a 1983 science fiction series by Gerry Anderson, set in the 21st century. It follows the defense organization Terrahawks as they combat alien threats, including the malevolent Queen Zelda, and face challenges such as potential exposure by an investigative reporter.
Set in the distant future aboard the mining spaceship Red Dwarf, this British sci-fi sitcom follows the misadventures of Dave Lister, the last known human survivor, and his companions: a hologram of his dead bunkmate, a creature that evolved from his cat, and a neurotic android. Isolated in deep space, they encounter bizarre phenomena and alien creatures as they traverse the galaxy.
ALF follows the story of a furry extraterrestrial from the planet Melmac who crashes into an Earth family’s garage. After the crash, the alien, known as ALF, becomes an unconventional member of the family, leading to unique and comedic situations as they adapt to life together.
War of the Worlds, released in 1988, follows a group of diverse individuals, including an astrophysicist and a military officer, who join forces to combat Martians that reawaken after years of dormancy. This formation must navigate new threats to protect humanity following the Martians' previous defeat in the 1950s.
V is a science fiction film released in 1983, featuring fifty massive alien spaceships appearing above Earth’s major cities. The humanoid Visitors offer friendship, but their true intent is to exploit Earth’s resources for their survival, leaving humanity in need of a miracle for its future.
The Transformers is an animated TV series that follows the battle between the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, and the Decepticons, led by Megatron, on Earth and Cybertron. Debuting in 1984, the show blends science fiction and action as both factions of transforming robots from the planet Cybertron vie for supremacy and the future of humankind. It spawned a massive franchise including toys, comics, and movies.
Alien Nation is a science fiction TV series set in Los Angeles in the near future, where humans and an alien race called “Newcomers” coexist. The show follows Detective Matthew Sikes (Gary Graham) and his Newcomer partner George Francisco (Eric Pierpoint) as they solve crimes while exploring themes of racial prejudice and integration.
This science fiction series follows a scientist trapped in time due to an experiment, leaping into various people’s lives to solve their problems and alter events. As he navigates each era, he seeks to return to his present, impacting history with every leap.
Star Trek: The Next Generation follows Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D as they embark on interstellar explorations, seeking out new worlds and civilizations.
