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TV reviews for science fiction

103 results
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    Defiance

    Smart sci-fi with its own video game, ethical messages.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Continuum

    Time travel sci-fi with bloodless violence, tough heroine.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Ben 10: Omniverse

    Teenage Ben's comical adventures are fun but violent.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Sliders

    Smart, thought-provoking sci-fi series is great for teens.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Revolution

    Post-apocalyptic adventure balances violence, family themes.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Electric City

    Tom Hanks-backed web series explores a violent dystopia.
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    16
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    TRON: Uprising

    Smart fantasy series mixes strong messages with violence.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

    Powerful anime explores mature themes with some gore.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Ocean Girl

    Girl-centered sci-fi series is like a tween-sized Lost.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Lost Girl

    Sexual violence and fantasy are central to dark sci-fi.
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    17
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Terra Nova

    Big-budget supernatural thriller with family at its heart.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Iron Man

    Anime-style adaptation with strong hero, military setting.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Alphas

    Some violence plus positive messages in sci-fi crime drama.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Torchwood: Miracle Day

    Intense sci-fi action series is violent but deep.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Misfits

    Grim antiheroes make addicting TV but terrible role models.
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    17
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Outcasts

    Post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama depicts a violent future.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    The Twilight Zone (2002)
    Pop star cameos can't elevate remake of creepy classic.
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    11
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Haven

    X-Files meets Twin Peaks in unoriginal but fun show.
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    13
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

    Darker and still violent, this Ben 10 not for the sensitive.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Caprica

    Slow-moving Battlestar spin-off best for big fans.
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    15
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Demons
    Thriller about monster-hunting teen mixes fun, scares.
    AGE
    14
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Skyrunners
    Made-for-TV alien invasion film is aimed straight at tweens.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    V

    Exciting sci-fi remake mixes action, moral quandaries.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Stargate Universe

    Compelling Stargate spin-off has a bit more edge.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    The Troop

    Monsters vs. teens fantasy is worry-free fun for tweens.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)