Whilst many other genres of television programmes have changed over the years, one type that has remained popular and still managed to capture the viewers imaginations are science-fiction (of sci-fi) programmes. Let's take a look back at the most influential sci-fi programmes in TV history.
Star Trek
The great thing about this show was that it didn't come across as too sci-fi. OK, this doesn't make sense when talking about the best sci-fi shows of all time, but what it means is that because it wasn't about little green men walking around firing laser beams at each other, more people could relate to it. Plus, the conspiracy theory aspect of the show appealed to the extra-terrestrial paranoia of the time, and the chemistry between Mulder and Scully added a certain sexiness to the show.
Dr. Who
The only British sci-fi show to make the cut. Dr. Who isn't just the most successful British sci-fi show, but also the most successful British show to break America. The appeal of Dr. Who is that it's been around for decades, always getting revamped to reflect the new technologies of the time. The different Dr. Who's have always offered something new to the role (with some more successful than others) and still today, the show is the most popular and long-lasting drama on the BBC.
Star Trek
With one of the most haunting opening titles, The X-Files inspired a whole new generation of Americans and other nationalities to believe in alien conspiracy theories. The chemistry between the leading FBI agents, Mulder and Scully, help carry the show, as did the constant fear that something was about to jump out at you.
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 was a real macho sci-fi drama, with the lead commander (played by Richard Dean Anderson) more like an action man than any preceding lead men in a sci-fi programme. Like with The X-Files and Dr. Who, part of Stargate SG-1's success were the underlying themes of loyalty, friendship, love and adventure which appealed to a wider audience beyond sci-fi fans.
Star Trek
The great thing about this show was that it didn't come across as too sci-fi. OK, this doesn't make sense when talking about the best sci-fi shows of all time, but what it means is that because it wasn't about little green men walking around firing laser beams at each other, more people could relate to it. Plus, the conspiracy theory aspect of the show appealed to the extra-terrestrial paranoia of the time, and the chemistry between Mulder and Scully added a certain sexiness to the show.
Dr. Who
The only British sci-fi show to make the cut. Dr. Who isn't just the most successful British sci-fi show, but also the most successful British show to break America. The appeal of Dr. Who is that it's been around for decades, always getting revamped to reflect the new technologies of the time. The different Dr. Who's have always offered something new to the role (with some more successful than others) and still today, the show is the most popular and long-lasting drama on the BBC.
Star Trek
With one of the most haunting opening titles, The X-Files inspired a whole new generation of Americans and other nationalities to believe in alien conspiracy theories. The chemistry between the leading FBI agents, Mulder and Scully, help carry the show, as did the constant fear that something was about to jump out at you.
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 was a real macho sci-fi drama, with the lead commander (played by Richard Dean Anderson) more like an action man than any preceding lead men in a sci-fi programme. Like with The X-Files and Dr. Who, part of Stargate SG-1's success were the underlying themes of loyalty, friendship, love and adventure which appealed to a wider audience beyond sci-fi fans.
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