Ben je een fan van 'Saber Rider und die Star Sheriffs' (1987) en op zoek naar soortgelijke avonturen? Dit artikel belicht 10 films en series die dezelfde mix van sciencefiction, western en actie bieden. Perfect voor wie houdt van epische ruimteverhalen met een vleugje cowboy-romantiek!

The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers (1986)
Beschreibung: A space-western animated series featuring a team of heroes protecting the galaxy with advanced technology and unique abilities, blending action, sci-fi, and frontier themes.
Fakt: One of the first animated series to use CGI elements alongside traditional animation. The show was known for its mature storytelling compared to other cartoons of the era.


The Real Ghostbusters (1986)
Beschreibung: A team of quirky yet skilled professionals uses high-tech gadgets to combat supernatural threats, combining humor, action, and sci-fi elements in episodic adventures.
Fakt: The series was originally going to be called 'Ghostbusters,' but had to add 'The Real' due to a competing show. It featured some of the most detailed monster designs in 80s animation.


Titan A.E. (2000)
Beschreibung: A post-apocalyptic space adventure following a young hero searching for a legendary ship that could save humanity, combining 2D and 3D animation in a visually striking style.
Fakt: The title stands for 'After Earth.' It was one of the last major traditionally animated sci-fi films before CGI became dominant. The production involved three different animation studios across the world.


Farscape (1999)
Beschreibung: A story about an astronaut thrown into a distant part of the galaxy who joins a diverse crew of aliens on a living ship, blending weird alien cultures with personal drama.
Fakt: The show used elaborate puppetry from Jim Henson's Creature Shop alongside CGI. Many alien characters were practical effects rather than digital creations.


Firefly (2002)
Beschreibung: A space-western following a ragtag crew of misfits aboard a spaceship, blending frontier justice with futuristic technology and exploring themes of independence and survival.
Fakt: The unique blend of Western and sci-fi elements was so distinctive it created its own genre sometimes called 'space western.' The show developed a massive cult following despite its short run.


Battlestar Galactica (2004)
Beschreibung: A military sci-fi drama about the last remnants of humanity fleeing through space while being pursued by robotic enemies, featuring complex characters and moral dilemmas.
Fakt: The show's opening sequence famously stated 'All this has happened before, and all this will happen again,' reflecting its cyclical themes. It was one of the first TV shows to popularize serialized storytelling in sci-fi.


Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
Beschreibung: An animated series focusing on military campaigns across the galaxy, featuring Jedi knights leading clone troopers in battles against separatist forces with various vehicles and weapons.
Fakt: The animation style was inspired by old Republic serials and Japanese anime. The series significantly expanded the Star Wars lore beyond what was shown in the films.


Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Beschreibung: A team of unconventional heroes travels through space having adventures while fighting cosmic threats, mixing humor, action, and a retro-futuristic aesthetic.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack featuring 70s hits became so popular it outsold many contemporary music albums. The talking raccoon character was considered a huge risk for a big-budget film.


Space Dandy (2014)
Beschreibung: A colorful, episodic space adventure featuring a flamboyant protagonist and his crew encountering bizarre alien worlds and phenomena, mixing comedy with philosophical sci-fi concepts.
Fakt: Each episode was directed by a different person, resulting in wildly varying animation styles. The English dub was recorded before the Japanese version, which is extremely rare for anime.


Starcom: The U.S. Space Force (1987)
Beschreibung: A military sci-fi series about an elite space force defending Earth from alien threats, featuring advanced vehicles and a clear division between good and evil factions.
Fakt: The show was created to promote a toy line, with the vehicles featuring magnetic connections. It had surprisingly complex political plots for a children's show.
