What do you think the Best SciFi series is (Television)

[Beezle2]

Did anyone else like Man in the High Castle? I liked it but know people who didn't.

 

[wabbott]

Kolchak: The Night Stalker

 

[nancipants]

I finished Season 2 of Loki last night, and that has to go on my list.

 

[BrianL]

Did anyone else like Man in the High Castle? I liked it but know people who didn't.

I watched the first season and it was...okay. I didn't like how it never seemed to go anywhere. I may have watched Season 2, or some of it - I am not sure. I never really picked it back up.

 

[Moliphino]

Did anyone else like Man in the High Castle? I liked it but know people who didn't.

I liked it, too.

 

[tony67]

Did anyone else like Man in the High Castle? I liked it but know people who didn't.

I need to try and watch it again - Im a big history nerd and that type of thing can be interesting.
I started on season 1 but sort of get dis interested.

There is smoothing similar I have not watched yet - SS-GB so basically the UK is occupied during WWII.

 

[tony67]

"Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" since it hasn't been mentioned. The movie was OK, the original BBC series was great.

Yeah that is added to my list - watched it many times.

So much better than the movie - of course they had a lot more time to work with as well and that helps.

 

[Scootin'By]

Did anyone else like Man in the High Castle? I liked it but know people who didn't.

I couldn't get past the first episode. It was just too ... I dunno, sad, gruesome, disturbing. I probably started watching it at the wrong time in my life too, since I had a lot of emotional stuff going on.

 

[RivShore]

Legion is part Superhero part Sci Fi , I really like it.

All my contributions seem to have been covered and I was about to add this one but LuvOrlando beat me to it. I'm not a giant Marvel fan but this stands on its own pretty well.

I really remember the original Prisoner as being great (haven't seen it in a decade or 2) and for some reason (the colors, some of the basic story), it really felt like Legion had some Prisoner influence. Anyone else see that?

 

[Moliphino]

I couldn't get past the first episode. It was just too ... I dunno, sad, gruesome, disturbing. I probably started watching it at the wrong time in my life too, since I had a lot of emotional stuff going on.

Well that didn't really change throughout the series. There are some very dark moments throughout.

 

[gmi3804]

Not just one of the best sci-fi (ish) series, but one of the best series ever, The Leftovers. The places this show goes are terrifying, suspenseful, beautiful. I've watched all three seasons twice.

 

[Beezle2]

Not just one of the best sci-fi (ish) series, but one of the best series ever, The Leftovers. The places this show goes are terrifying, suspenseful, beautiful. I've watched all three seasons twice.

I know I watched that one but I can't remember how it ended I might go back and rewatch it this winter.

 

[gmi3804]

I know I watched that one but I can't remember how it ended I might go back and rewatch it this winter.

Unforgettable scene.

 

[Beezle2]

I need to try and watch it again - Im a big history nerd and that type of thing can be interesting.
I started on season 1 but sort of get dis interested.

There is smoothing similar I have not watched yet - SS-GB so basically the UK is occupied during WWII.

SS -GB? Is it a BBC show? I like a lot of British TV but have never heard of it. I also need to put BBC Hitchhikers Guide on my list.

 

[Beezle2]

Unforgettable scene.

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I really must have missed it because she looks much older than I remember seeing her.

 

[Debbie Jean]

I’ve been a Doctor Who fan since 1972 and still enjoy rewatching the classic era episodes, and I’m excited for the 60th anniversary specials that will be aired very soon.

So am I! Especially with Neil Patrick Harris appearing as the Celestial Toymaker… I’ll be seeing him at the CP in just a couple of weeks. Beyond excited!

Sorry, I digressed lol

 

[BlueStarryHat]

Doctor Who. I've been a massive fan since I was thirteen. Yes, the older episodes had cheesy special effects and bubble wrap monsters, but the scripts for the most part were always good. And now I get to see David Tennant one more time in the 60th anniversary specials very soon! Eeee!!!

 

[tony67]

SS -GB? Is it a BBC show? I like a lot of British TV but have never heard of it. I also need to put BBC Hitchhikers Guide on my list.

Yeah BBC streaming on Amazon.

Very mixed reviews 54% 5 stars and 40% 1 star - many complaints about the audio and commercials - its Freevee on Amazon.

If you had a way to get rid of the commercials then probably not so bad, not that I know anything about that...

 

[tony67]

For those that like the Prisoner (1967) - there is a story arc in Pinky & the Brain that is based on the Prisoner.
Everyone is hats instead of numbers. Brain has the same Jacket if I recall and says - "I am not a hat!" Etc..
Obviously the kids had no idea, like much on that show, but the writers did it for themselves and the adult fans.

The remake of the prison is watchable but does not hold a light to the original -as often happens.

Would probably add Pinky & the Brain to the list - just not the version with Elmira.
Solar Opposites as well - its very unusual but I like it.
Since I've gone on this tangent of cartoons - Star Trek the Animated series is worth a watch - not so sure Id watch it more than once though.
I also like Gravity Falls, Bill Cypher is an interesting character. Need to watch it again.

 

[BrianL]

For those that like the Prisoner (1967) - there is a story arc in Pinky & the Brain that is based on the Prisoner.
Everyone is hats instead of numbers. Brain has the same Jacket if I recall and says - "I am not a hat!" Etc..
Obviously the kids had no idea, like much on that show, but the writers did it for themselves and the adult fans.

The remake of the prison is watchable but does not hold a light to the original -as often happens.

Would probably add Pinky & the Brain to the list - just not the version with Elmira.
Solar Opposites as well - its very unusual but I like it.
Since I've gone on this tangent of cartoons - Star Trek the Animated series is worth a watch - not so sure Id watch it more than once though.
I also like Gravity Falls, Bill Cypher is an interesting character. Need to watch it again.

The Simpsons did a great Prisoner riff in the episode The Computer Wore Menace-Shoes, where Homer is outing conspiracy theories on a website. He think's he's making them up, but makes up a real one and ends up on, The Island. It's good stuff!