In my younger years, I was obsessed with science fiction. I loved science fiction books, TV series, and movies. I read voraciously, watched every science fiction movie I could find. I still love science fiction today, and this list is a tribute to my favorites, new and classic.
Thunderbirds (1964 – 1966)
I have a penchant for all of Gerry Anderson’s productions, but as a preschooler I was especially fond of “Thunderbirds.” Even at that tender age, I was fascinated by the technology in the series, which appeared straightforward enough to recreate at home. The premise of the series revolves around the clandestine “International Rescue” Team, which consists of the former astronaut and industrialist Jeff Tracey and his five sons. The team operates out of a hidden base in the South Pacific. Each episode showcases a remarkable rescue mission accomplished with state-of-the-art equipment and vehicles.
You can stream the original Thunderbird series and the 2015 CGI version “Thunderbirds are Go” on Amazon Prime
Lost in Space (1965 -1968)
Lost in Space is a science fiction series that begins with the Robinson family’s earnest journey to Alpha Centauri. The family is joined by an unintentional stowaway and saboteur, Dr. Smith, who compromises their spaceship, destabilizing it and sending it off course. The series follows the Robinsons as they try to survive in space and continue their mission.
Space 1999 (1975 -1977)
The Expanse (2015-2022)
Probably the best sci-fi show of millenium so far and maybe the most scientifically accurate. Humanity has colonized Mars and “The Belt” aka the asteroid belt
Farscape (1999 – 2003)
“Muppets in Space” it is not, although it is a product of Jim Henson Productions.
Babylon 5 (1993 – 1998)
World-building sci-fi epic by J. Michael Straczynski and Harlan Ellison
Lexx (1997 – 2002)
Crazy, peverse and outrageous.
