The Dark Herald reviews the Sci-Fi Channel’s Frank Herbert’s Dune, the 2000 mini-series that has been largely forgotten compared to the movies. On September 24, 1992, Leonard Nimoy was watching a countdown timer run out. For a few days, this countdown had been running on a new channel owned by USA Networks. It was a […]
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The Best Unforgotten Sci-fi TV Of The ’90s
A Dark Herald review of several very memorable Sci-fi TV series from the ’90s including Farscape, Babylon 5 and Star Trek: Deep Space 9. TV tends to lag behind film trends. The 1980s is arguably the best decade ever for science fiction and fantasy movies. In the 1990s, the small screen followed suit. My lists like this […]
First Impressions – FX’s Shogun
The Dark Herald reviews the new Japanese-themed show Shogun, by FX and Hulu, a historical fiction set in the Sengoku era. In 1942 James Clavell became a prisoner of war of the Japanese Empire. He was eventually transferred to the infamous Changi prisoner-of-war camp, where he would remain until his liberation. RELATED: The Dark Herald […]
Celebrating 25 Years of Farscape: Top 5 Unforgettable Moments
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Farscape, it’s time to embark on a nostalgic journey through the far reaches of the galaxy with John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, and the eclectic crew of Moya. Farscape, the brainchild of Rockne S. O’Bannon, has left an indelible mark on the sci-fi genre, thanks to its unique characters, […]
Netflix Hides Its Presentation After Revealing Its Full Watch Hours Data To The Public And Claiming “Transparency”
Netflix, a streaming giant with a subscriber base of 200 million, has had a tumultuous year. Public battles with the SAG and WGA have requested greater transparency in their contacts for compensation for successful shows. The WGA, in particular, went on strike earlier this year; citing these hidden ‘watch hour’ numbers as a main contention, […]
Christopher Eccleston Creates P.R. Disaster For Doctor Who, Demands Firing Of Showrunner Russell T. Davies
In perhaps the most damning repudiation of the current Doctor Who direction yet, the Ninth Doctor Christopher Eccleston demanded the firing of showrunner Russell T. Davies while on a panel with Billie Piper, the actress who played Rose. Fans have been livid since the return of Russell T. Davies, with all hopes dashed that the […]
