Sci-fishows have a nasty habit of being killed off too soon.
This makes these shows prime candidates for remakes.
With this in mind, this list looks at someimaginative sci-fi series that are begging for a remake.
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Slidersrepresents an interesting fusion of creative visions.
All I do is live someone else’s life."
This isnt a show that relies on flashy special effects or deep scientific exposition.
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At its core,it’s a warm, uplifting series that blends drama with history.
The soundtrack is likewise replete with fiddles and banjos.
The final ingredient is the killer, razor-sharp writing, which elevatesFireflyway above most sci-fi shows.
Exploring the multiverse becomes a thrilling, and often perilous, journey for a group of four intrepid explorers. Equipped with a handheld device, they “slide” between alternate realities, each offering a unique and unpredictable version of Earth. As they navigate these diverse worlds, the team confronts a variety of challenges, from oppressive regimes to bizarre natural phenomena, all while seeking the elusive path home.
But this isn’t enough.
A fictional universe this enjoyable serves a full-on return or remake.
He finds himself aboard Moya, a living spaceship, inhabited by a diverse crew of fugitives.
Together, they embark on adventures while evading various threats, including a militaristic race known as the Peacekeepers.
Indeed, the show revels in anachronistic humor, gleefully twisting history for laughs.
Much of this is clearly thanks to input fromSam Raimi, who served as one of the executive producers.
It’s all very goofy but thoroughly watchable.
The silly but funRoswellfollows teenage alien-human hybrids living in modern-day New Mexico.
It’s like a sci-fi take onSkins, but a little more lighthearted.
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(Sound familiar?)
The series frequently gets philosophical, drawing on real ideas and deep thinkers.
The question is, what are we going to do about it?"
The cast is headed up by heavy hitters likeJoseph Fiennes,John Cho, andDominic Monaghan.
“Dark Angelrepresented the formidable pairing of co-creatorJames Cameronand starJessica Alba, in her breakout role.
She must fight her way through a cyberpunk dystopia, marked by corporate control and genetic experimentation.
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This recipe resonated with audiences, andDark Angelis now widely acknowledged as a true gem of early aughts TV.
A group of genetically-enhanced children escapes from a lab project.
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Thrown into a distant part of the universe, an Earth astronaut finds himself part of a fugitive alien starship crew.
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A group of genetically-enhanced children escapes from a lab project. Years later, we meet Max, one of the escapees who now works for a messenger service in the post-apocalyptic Pacific Northwest.
