Ben je fan van 'Star Trek: Lower Decks' (2020) en op zoek naar soortgelijke series of films? Dit artikel biedt 10 geweldige suggesties die dezelfde humor, sci-fi avonturen en unieke personages bieden. Of je nu houdt van de parodie-achtige toon of de diepe verhaallijnen, er is iets voor iedere Trekkie!

Dark Star (1974)
Beschreibung: A low-budget sci-fi comedy that explores the absurdity of space travel and the monotony of long-term missions with a darkly humorous tone.
Fakt: The film was John Carpenter's first feature-length project and was later expanded from a student film.


Spaceballs (1987)
Beschreibung: A parody of sci-fi classics, packed with slapstick humor and satirical takes on space adventure tropes.
Fakt: Mel Brooks directed and starred in the film, which has since become a cult favorite despite mixed initial reviews.


Lexx (1997)
Beschreibung: A surreal and often comedic sci-fi series about a mismatched crew traveling the universe in a living ship, filled with bizarre and darkly humorous scenarios.
Fakt: The show was a co-production between Canada and Germany, blending European and North American sci-fi sensibilities.


Futurama (1999)
Beschreibung: An animated series that combines science fiction with sharp humor, following a diverse crew on absurd and often satirical space missions.
Fakt: The show was created by Matt Groening, who also created The Simpsons, and features a mix of futuristic technology and social commentary.


Galaxy Quest (1999)
Beschreibung: A comedic homage to sci-fi fandom and tropes, following actors from a canceled space show who get pulled into a real interstellar conflict.
Fakt: The film's plot was inspired by the idea of what would happen if the cast of Star Trek encountered real aliens.


Farscape (1999)
Beschreibung: A space opera with a mix of drama and humor, featuring a human astronaut who joins a crew of alien fugitives on a sentient ship.
Fakt: The show used elaborate puppetry for some of its alien characters, created by the Jim Henson Company.


Rick and Morty (2013)
Beschreibung: A wildly imaginative animated series that explores multiverse theory and space travel with dark humor and chaotic adventures.
Fakt: The show's interdimensional cable episodes are known for their surreal and improvised segments.


Space Dandy (2014)
Beschreibung: An anime that mixes vibrant visuals with episodic, often surreal space adventures, filled with humor and stylistic experimentation.
Fakt: The series was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, known for Cowboy Bebop, and features a different ending theme for each episode.


The Expanse (2015)
Beschreibung: A more serious take on space exploration, but with a focus on crew dynamics and political intrigue, balancing drama with moments of levity.
Fakt: The show was initially canceled after three seasons but was revived by fan campaigns and picked up by Amazon.


The Orville (2017)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi comedy-drama that blends humor with space exploration, featuring a crew of quirky characters on episodic adventures.
Fakt: Originally conceived as a more serious sci-fi show, it evolved into a comedic take on the genre with Seth MacFarlane's influence.
