Over the last few years my family and I have binged all of Star Trek, then moved on to Star Trek adjacent shows like The Orville and Stargate. At the moment we’re not really watching anything sci-fi. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for similar shows (or maybe some books) that fill the void left by Star Trek. In particular I really like the episodes that deal with interacting with other civilizations, diplomacy, and exploration more-so than say, an anomaly episode.

  • 🇰 🌀 🇱 🇦 🇳 🇦 🇰 ℹ️@yiffit.netEnglish
    39·
    11 months ago

    Babylon 5 and Farscape are great.

    Babylon 5 is more like Trek with diplomacy and semi-realisitic plots, while Farscape leans a bit more toward Star Wars; fun, campy, weird at times but well-written.

    You may also like Red Dwarf which is like the IT crowd, but in space.

    • Zathras@lemm.eeEnglish
      4·
      11 months ago

      This comment includes all the shows I would also recommend.

      Babylon 5 came out about the same time as Star Trek DS9. The first season is sometimes hard to get through, but well worth it. The character development and storylines are mostly excellent as they grow and intersect throughout the show. Season 5 can take or leave.

      Farscape is another one where some people are turned off by the Jim Henson puppetesque characters. Another older show but has some great storylines and character development.

      Red Dwarf, older British Humor, silly.

      Highly recommend giving Farscape and Bab5 a try.

      • Jarix@lemmy.world
        3·
        11 months ago

        Its very old, be prepared for some content that is not appropriate today.

        Also if you do watch it. Kryten’s way of speaking is based on Robert Llewewllyns visit to vancouver canada and how he felt people in vancouver spoke, or at least thats the story i remember. Doesnt really factor into the show, i just thought it was an interesting choice given the distinct way Kryten speaks

        • sailingbythelee@lemmy.world
          21·
          11 months ago

          Kryten enunciates so precisely. His accent is easy to understand and a pleasure to listen to. British English has so many different accents that it is sometimes difficult to follow without subtitles.

        • Jarix@lemmy.world
          1·
          11 months ago

          You do miss out on how the show got better over time. It’s painful but its worth it for the overall enjoyment of the show.

          Not trying to convince you though, just expressing a counter perspective for otthers on why it might be worth not skipping