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Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)

Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.

Created byGene Roddenberry

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    Star Trek

    Same creator

    1966 · 50 min · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Space. The Final Frontier. The U.S.S. Enterprise embarks on a five year mission to explore the galaxy. The Enterprise is under the command of Captain James T. Kirk with First Officer Mr. Spock, from the planet Vulcan. With a determined crew, the Enterprise encounters Klingons, Romulans, time paradoxes, tribbles and genetic supermen led by Khan Noonian Singh. Their mission is to explore strange new worlds, to seek new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no man has gone before.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • the same creator
    • strong shared themes: alien and exciting
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    Star Trek: Enterprise

    Similar atmosphere

    2001 · 44 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    During the mid-22nd century, a century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer captains the United Earth ship Enterprise during the early years of Starfleet, leading up to the Earth-Romulan War and the formation of the Federation.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: alien and alien planet
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared network: Paramount Television
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    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

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    1993 · 45 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and crew welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve all types of unexpected problems that come their way.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: alien and alien planet
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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    Firefly

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    2002 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    In the year 2517, the universe is a vast frontier where lawlessness reigns and adventure awaits! Join Captain Malcolm Reynolds and his ragtag crew aboard the spaceship Serenity as they navigate the fringes of society, battling the oppressive Alliance and facing off against ruthless bounty hunters.

    Why it connects

    • strong shared themes: space and space opera
    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • similar audience response
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    Space: Above and Beyond

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    1995 · 45 min · Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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    Set in the years 2063–2064, the show focuses on the "Wildcards", members of the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry, 58th Squadron. They are stationed on the space carrier USS Saratoga, and act as infantry and pilots of SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet fighters.

    Why it connects

    • strong genre and series-style overlap
    • shared space opera series style
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