Some of them, likeTorchwoodandThe Sarah Jane Adventures, are direct Doctor Who spin-offs.
Thats the secret of the universe.
As they investigate, they uncover a conspiracy that spans centuries, forcing them to question their own reality.
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The final piece is the strong performance byStephen Graham, whose character Mannix looms mysteriously over the shadow.
Graham does a lot to make Mannix layered and interesting, rather than just a cartoon villain.
(They should also enjoy seeing the occasional guest star from the main series, likeDavid TennantandMatt Smith.)
8’Torchwood' (20062011)
“The 21st century is when everything changes.
And youve got to be ready.
The team faces everything from rogue time travelers to body-snatching aliensas well as personal drama.
Torchwood(the title an anagram ofDoctor Who) is clever and unpredictable, jam-packed with juicy ideas.
I am not stupid.
And I’m not going.
“Blake’s 7is a cult classic of British sci-fi, often described as the anti-Doctor Who.
In this regard, it feelstrue to the spirit of the original books, if not their exact details.
Im talking pure, undiluted evil.
“Misfitsis a foul-mouthed and often hilarious take on the superhero genre.
Unlike traditional superheroes, they have no interest in saving the world.
Instead, they use their abilities in the pettiest and most self-serving ways possible.
This makes the series a lot more compelling and more than a one-note joke.
This chillinglyrealistic sci-fi dramaunfolds in a near-future Britain.
I don’t think so!”
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The protagonists evolve in unpredictable, emotionally rich ways, particularly Crichton and Aeryn.
Indeed,the show constantly reinvents itself, serving up episodes that range from slapstick comedy to psychological horror.
Finally, the use of puppetry from Jim Hensons Creature Shop makes the alien designs feel uniquely alive.
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But I think from now on the thing you should bring is silence.”
1’Stargate SG-1' (19972007)
Created by Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner
“Indeed.
“Stargate SG-1takes the premise of the 1994Stargatemovie and expands it into an expansive adventure across the galaxy.
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