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I didn't have the chance to read the books, but it's likely it will be my next purchase.
"I'm neither for nor against, on the contrary." John Middle
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The Expanse book series stands right up there with the Dune series and Foundation Trilogy (plus the later Foundation books) in terms of keeping me engrossed and eager for the next book
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I've seen an episode or two and liked them although they seemed a bit slow. I had forgotten about the show. Maybe I should give it another try.
Sometimes the true reward for completing a task is not the money, but instead the satisfaction of a job well done. But it's usually the money.
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I can get that, the first episodes take their time to install the characters and describe the geopolitical situation of the show. You may enjoy it if you can get past them.
"I'm neither for nor against, on the contrary." John Middle
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I believe it's available on iTunes so I may try it again.
Sometimes the true reward for completing a task is not the money, but instead the satisfaction of a job well done. But it's usually the money.
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Star Trek.
But for nostlgia I'd go with Flash Gordon.
A Fine is a Tax for doing something wrong
A Tax is a Fine for doing something good.
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You missed Battlestar Galactica 
If you have not seen it(the recent version not the 70's version) you are missing out on some excellent sci-fi storytelling.
I stopped watching Doctor Who when it became overly political with regards to being overly conscious of and ramming gender politics down my throat(but that's the BBC for you...).
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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It was great. Until the last episode. and that dumb ass ending. 
Keep your friends close. Keep Kill your enemies closer.
The End
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Yes the endings were not great(I say "endings" because there was the extra episode created which alse had an ending).
However as far as I was concerned the whole series was so well written that the poor endings did't spoil it.
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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Which one? Original of 30+ years ago or the new FX heavy one? Just asking ...
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Quote: If you have not seen it(the recent version not the 70's version)
RTFM 
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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THHGTTG of course. (He said, ruining the reply count of 42.)
modified 28-Feb-18 16:01pm.
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Another honorable mention: "Blake's 7". They have the best space ship ever. And the most powerful super computer. 
I'm sure they can vaporize Starfleet starship, or Imperial Super Star Destroyer. Together. Using just one blast. While plying chest with Oracle 
There is only one Vera Farmiga and Salma Hayek is her prophet!
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Yes! Blake's 7 was great - as a child it was the highlight of my week.
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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Not a single mention of farscape, they had an excellent set of beasties.
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity
RAH
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R. Giskard Reventlov wrote: Which is best?
To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.
Only do it in Trumps voice - not Ahnold.
I'm pretty sure I would not like to live in a world in which I would never be offended.
I am absolutely certain I don't want to live in a world in which you would never be offended.
Freedom doesn't mean the absence of things you don't like.
Dave
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"hot water, good dentishtry and shoft lavatory paper" - Cohen the Barbarian
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What!
No one mentioned Tomorrow People? The UK one (70's).
And there was; UFO ('70's)
Some good Brit Sci Fi.
And for the silliness: Lost In Space (70's). (at the time thought Judy was cute and always hoped Dr. Smith or Robot would really obliterate the snotnose Will.)
And let's not forget TorchWood - Dr. Who spinoff but grown up and with more action.
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UFO was a great series. It's unfortunate that Space 1999 replaced UFO season 2. 
As I remember, the first episode or two of Lost in Space seemed fairly serious. Then they bought express tickets on the crazy train. I like that the galactic currency was the Squandrill.
On the anime end of things, Planetes (2003-2004) is more hard SF than space opera, and has a political backdrop that goes beyond the usual cardboard cutouts.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes (starting in 1988) is pretty interesting, though since it was an OVA series with zillions of episodes, instead of TV, they did a lot to economize on animation. The author of the books it's based on is a major history fan, and it shows. It features a war between a dictatorial empire that is reforming itself, vs a corrupt democracy. It isn't "Good vs Bad" - both sides have their good and bad points. (It's also a little David Weber-ish -- fleets of hundreds of huge ships obliterating each other.
modified 1-Mar-18 12:16pm.
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R. Giskard Reventlov wrote: Have I missed any?
Red Dwarf, of course.
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R. Giskard Reventlov wrote: Star Trek
Star Wars
Stargate
Wait... These are not the same?
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Star Wars: dumb fantasy for children.
Star Trek: documentary of future events.
Stargate: the truth about pyramids.
Keep your friends close. Keep Kill your enemies closer.
The End
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