Is space-based sci-fi on TV dead?

[Snowman37]

Four years is a relatively short run. Point is, all of the space-based TV shows have ended or been cancelled. The economy is also a factor given that science-fiction shows are expensive to produce. While I don't think we'll be seeing a new space show any time soon, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect another Star Trek or Stargate. Granted, that's assuming the studio is interested.

[Krichton]

Four years on cable, and for a space based tv show, is an enormous success, especially when the show in question was awful. We're not talking about Farscape or Firefly here; we're talking about BSG. I can't even begin to imagine what 85 episodes of Firefly would have been like.

[Snowman37]

Four years on cable, and for a space based tv show, is an enormous success, especially when the show in question was awful.

Four years is still four years, and four years is generally a short run for a TV show.

We're not talking about Farscape or Firefly here; we're talking about BSG.

Never watched a whole Farscape nor BSG episode. Not sure what you mean here...

I can't even begin to imagine what 85 episodes of Firefly would have been like.

Why 85? Why not 72 or 93?

[Krichton]

Four years is still four years, and four years is generally a short run for a TV show.

Four years sounds about right for a fairly successful genre type show. Most last just like one or two seasons.

Never watched a whole Farscape nor BSG episode. Not sure what you mean here...

As far as quality goes, Farscape was right up there with Firefly.

Why 85? Why not 72 or 93?

I selected that number because that's how many episodes BSG got. Thats enough episodes to put the show into syndication.

[Snowman37]

I don't care if a show is a genre show or not. I care if it's entertaining and if it had a short or long run. To me, four years is short regardless of what kind of show it is. From the clips I've seen on YouTube, I can't imagine Farscape could ever hold a candle to Firefly. It may be entertaining, but part of Firefly's appeal was down to Earth and relate-able characters. Wasn't everyone on Farscape an alien except for Crichton?

[Wyrminarrd]

Farscape was brilliant, probably the best sci-fi series ever made imo. It had great plots, fun characters and an interesting universe.

[Snowman37]

If it's so popular, why have most people never heard of it?

[Gatefan1976]

If it's so popular, why have most people never heard of it?

Umm, most people who are 20+ and are willing to give any scifi a go *know of* -at the very least- of Farscape.

Edit.
Just out of curiosity, have you ever watched "the greatest american hero"?

[min min light]

From the clips I've seen on YouTube, I can't imagine Farscape could ever hold a candle to Firefly.

So long as we're imagining the appeal of shows we've never actually watched ... I can't imagine that Firefly could ever hold a candle to Farscape, either.

[Blencathra]

If it's so popular, why have most people never heard of it?

Hmmm. Most people I know have heard of it.


Has anyone here heard anything more about Sy Fy's remake of Blakes 7? That will be a space based show if it gets off the ground.

[Girlbot]

Has anyone here heard anything more about Sy Fy's remake of Blakes 7? That will be a space based show if it gets off the ground.

I haven't heard anything, but I'm hoping it's true.
I fear that there will never be another really good space based show

[Krichton]

I don't care if a show is a genre show or not. I care if it's entertaining and if it had a short or long run. To me, four years is short regardless of what kind of show it is. From the clips I've seen on YouTube, I can't imagine Farscape could ever hold a candle to Firefly. It may be entertaining, but part of Firefly's appeal was down to Earth and relate-able characters. Wasn't everyone on Farscape an alien except for Crichton?

Four years for a bad show on the syfy channel is amazing.

Two humans, four aliens, and two puppets. Brilliant villians. Awesome show.

[Starsaber]

I don't care if a show is a genre show or not. I care if it's entertaining and if it had a short or long run. To me, four years is short regardless of what kind of show it is. From the clips I've seen on YouTube, I can't imagine Farscape could ever hold a candle to Firefly. It may be entertaining, but part of Firefly's appeal was down to Earth and relate-able characters. Wasn't everyone on Farscape an alien except for Crichton?

Yes, though Aeryn was close enough to pass as a human. But just because they aren't humans doesn't mean they aren't relatable. Pilot and Rygel (the two puppet main characters) were probably my favorites.

[poundpuppy29]

I wish there was a new space opera to look forward to

[majorsal]

I wish there was a new space opera to look forward to

me too.

oh, i know, how about a series based on a team that travels to other planets and goes through a huge round thingermabob to do it? sounds cool, eh?