10 Shows & Movies Like Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars

Description: A comedic take on deep space survival with a mismatched crew featuring the last human alive, his hologram roommate, a humanoid cat, and a neurotic android.

Fact: The show holds the Guinness World Record for longest-running sci-fi comedy. It was originally going to be a more serious drama before the comedy elements were added during development.

Description: A darkly comedic and surreal space opera with a ragtag crew aboard a living ship, exploring bizarre worlds and moral ambiguities.

Fact: The show was a co-production between Canada and Germany, blending European and North American sci-fi sensibilities. It was originally conceived as a series of TV movies before becoming a full-fledged series.

Description: Combines military sci-fi with ancient mythology as a team explores the galaxy through an interstellar portal network.

Fact: It holds the record for longest-running North American science fiction series (10 seasons). The show's success led to multiple spinoffs and direct-to-DVD movies.

Description: Features a lone captain trying to restore a fallen galactic civilization, blending high-stakes space battles with philosophical dilemmas.

Fact: The series was based on unused concepts by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry. It was one of the first major sci-fi shows to be shot in high definition.

Description: A western-inspired space adventure following a morally gray crew just trying to survive in a universe that doesn't want them.

Fact: The Chinese dialogue in the show is often grammatically incorrect, as the writers used translation software. Despite only airing 11 episodes, it spawned a successful feature film.

Description: A spin-off focusing on an expedition to the lost city of Atlantis in another galaxy, facing both scientific wonders and deadly threats.

Fact: The show was originally conceived as a direct-to-DVD movie before becoming a series. The Atlantis set was one of the most expensive ever built for Canadian television.

Description: A gritty reboot exploring survival, identity, and what it means to be human against the backdrop of a desperate interstellar exodus.

Fact: The miniseries that launched the reboot was originally intended as a backdoor pilot. The show's opening sequence changed slightly each episode to reflect the dwindling human population.

Description: A darker, more character-driven take on the franchise, following desperate survivors stranded on an ancient ship billions of light years from home.

Fact: It was the first Stargate series to use a serialized storytelling format. The show incorporated real scientific concepts through consultations with NASA scientists.

Description: A hard sci-fi series with intricate political maneuvering between Earth, Mars, and the Belt, featuring a diverse crew caught in the middle.

Fact: The books were partially written by a assistant to George R.R. Martin. The show was saved from cancellation by fan campaigns, leading Amazon to pick it up for additional seasons.

Description: Follows a trio of bounty hunters navigating political intrigue in a star system on the brink of war, mixing action with complex character dynamics.

Fact: The show was filmed in Toronto, using many of the same sets and locations as The Expanse. It was originally developed as a potential Stargate spinoff before becoming its own entity.