Entertainment/Sci-Fi and Fantasy TV
100, The – 2014 -
This is a post-apocalyptic drama where, following a nuclear holocaust, humanity is living on a series of space stations orbiting Earth. 100 young offenders are sent to Earth to preserve the scarce resources on the space stations and find that the world is not, in fact, uninhabited.
Clarke Griffin Eliza Taylor
Dr. Abigail "Abby" Griffin Paige Turco
Bellamy Blake Bob Morley
Octavia Blake Marie Avgeropoulos
12 Monkeys – 2015 -
A post-apocalyptic time-travelling drama based on the 1995 film of the same name in which James Cole travels back from 2043 to the present day to stop the release of a deadly virus by “The Army of the Twelve Monkeys”.
James Cole Aaron Stanford
Dr. Cassandra "Cassie" Railly Amanda Schull
Jennifer Goines Emily Hampshire
1990 – BBC 1977-1978
It is 1990 and Britain effectively is being run by the Public Control Department (PCD).
Jim Kyle Edward Woodward
Herbert Skardon Robert Lang
Delly Lomas Barbara Kellerman
Henry Tasker Clifton Jones
Lynn Blake Lisa Harrow
Dan Mellor John Savident
Kate Smith Yvonne Mitchell
4400, The – 2004-2007 (44 episodes – apparently a coincidence)
Exactly 4400 people who had disappeared from Earth since 1946 all return in a ball of light, having not aged and having no memory of the experience.
Tom Baldwin Joel Gretsch
Diana Skouris Jacqueline McKenzie
Richard Tyler Mahershala Ali
Shawn Farrell Patrick Flueger
Maia Skouris Conchita Campbell
Kyle Baldwin Chad Faust
A for Andromeda – BBC 1961
Set in 1970, British scientists receive instructions from space (the Andromeda Nebula) in how to build a super-computer. Once built the machine supplies information for developing a living organism, which becomes Andromeda, in the form of a lab assistant (Christine) who had earlier committed suicide (apparently at the instigation of the machine).
Written by cosmologist Fred “Big Bang” Hoyle and Julie Christie’s first major screen role.
Professor Ernst Reinhart Esmond Knight
John Fleming Peter Halliday
Dennis Bridger Frank Windsor
Christine/Andromeda Julie Christie
Kaufmann John Hollis
Madeline Dawnay Mary Morris
Judy Adamson Patricia Kneale
A sequel, The Andromeda Breakthrough, was produced in 1962 with Susan Hampshire replacing the unavailable Christie as Andromeda.
Adam Adamant Lives! – BBC 1966-1967
Adamant is an Edwardian adventurer who in 1902 is frozen in a block of ice by his arch-nemesis The Face. He is discovered and revived in 1966 at the height of “swinging London”. He is helped by the lovely Georgina Jones and a “manservant”, Simms, to adapt to his new environment. He drives a mini-cooper with the license plate AA 1000.
Adam Adamant Gerald Harper
Georgina Jones Juliet Harmer
William E. Simms Jack May
Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., The – 1993-1994
A Western/science fiction series (incorporating elements of steam punk) in which the title character, a Harvard-educated lawyer-turned-bounty hunter, is hired to track and capture outlaw John Bly.
The theme music was by Randy Edelman.
Brisco County Jr. Bruce Campbell
Lord Bowler Julius Carry
Socrates Poole Christian Clemenson
Agent Carter – Channel Four 2015-
A spin-off from the Captain America film franchise centering on Agent Peggy Carter (Cap’s love interest) who works for the Strategic Scientific Reserve (SSR). Set in the 1940s.
Peggy Carter Hayley Atwell
Edwin Jarvis James D'Arcy
Jack Thompson Chad Michael Murray
Daniel Sousa Enver Gjokaj
Dottie Underwood Bridget Regan
Howard Stark Dominic Cooper
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Channel Four 2013-
A series based on the Marvel Comics peacekeeping and spy organization S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division) who battle against super-villains and the evil Hydra.
Phil Coulson Clark Gregg
Melinda May Ming-Na Wen
Grant Ward Brett Dalton
Daisy "Skye" Johnson/Quake Chloe Bennet
Leo Fitz Iain De Caestecker
Jemma Simmons Elizabeth Henstridge
Alien Nation – 1989-1990
A spin-off from the 1988 movie of the same name. A Los Angeles policeman is teamed with a “Newcomer” (a member of a group of Alien refugees).
Detective Matthew Sikes Gary Graham
Detective George Francisco Eric Pierpoint
Susan Francisco Michele Scarabelli
Emily Francisco Lauren Woodland
Buck Francisco Sean Six
Cathy Frankel Terri Treas
Alphas – 2011-2012
A series following group of people with superhuman abilities, known as "Alphas", as they work to prevent crimes committed by other Alphas. The series ended on a cliffhanger which was referenced in an episode of “The Big Bang Theory”.
Dr. Lee Rosen David Strathairn
Gary Bell Ryan Cartwright
Cameron Hicks Warren Christie
Rachel Pirzad Azita Ghanizada
Nina Theroux Laura Mennell
Bill Harken Malik Yoba
Kat Erin Way
American Horror Story – 2011-
An anthology horror series where each season is a mostly self-contained miniseries:
Season 1: Murder House - 2011
Vivien Harmon Connie Britton
Dr. Ben Harmon Dylan McDermott
Tate Langdon Evan Peters
Violet Harmon Taissa Farmiga
Larry Harvey Denis O'Hare
Constance Langdon Jessica Lange
Season 2: Asylum - 2012–13
Dr. Oliver Thredson Zachary Quinto
Monsignor Timothy Howard Joseph Fiennes
Lana Winters Sarah Paulson
Kit Walker Evan Peters
Sister Mary Eunice McKee Lily Rabe
Grace Bertrand Lizzie Brocheré
Dr. Arthur Arden James Cromwell
Sister Jude Martin Jessica Lange
Season 3: Coven - 2013–14
Cordelia Foxx Sarah Paulson
Zoe Benson Taissa Farmiga
Myrtle Snow Frances Conroy
Kyle Spencer Evan Peters
Misty Day Lily Rabe
Madison Montgomery Emma Roberts
Spalding Denis O'Hare
Marie Delphine LaLaurie Kathy Bates
Fiona Goode Jessica Lange
Season 4: Freak Show - 2014–15
Bette and Dot Tattler Sarah Paulson
Jimmy Darling Evan Peters
Dell Toledo Michael Chiklis
Gloria Mott Frances Conroy
Stanley Denis O'Hare
Maggie Esmerelda Emma Roberts
Desiree Dupree Angela Bassett
Ethel Darling Kathy Bates
Elsa Mars Jessica Lange
Season 5: Hotel - 2015
Iris Kathy Bates
Sally McKenna and Billie Dean Howard Sarah Paulson
James Patrick March Evan Peters
Det. John Lowe Wes Bentley
Donovan Matt Bomer
Dr. Alex Lowe Chloë Sevigny
Liz Taylor Denis O'Hare
Ramona Royale Angela Bassett
Elizabeth Johnson/The Countess Lady Gaga
Andromeda – 2000-2005
A series based on based on unused material by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.
The ship “Andromeda Ascendant” is frozen in time together with its captain, Dylan Hunt, at the start of a rebellion against the Systems Commonwealth. He is rescued 303 years later and recruits his rescuers to help him restore the defeated Commonwealth. “Rommie” is the ship’s AI.
Dylan Hunt Kevin Sorbo
Beka Valentine Lisa Ryder
Tyr Anasazi Keith Hamilton Cobb
Seamus Zelazny Harper Gordon Michael Woolvett
Trance Gemini Laura Bertram
Rev Bem Brent Stait
Andromeda Ascendant (Rommie) Lexa Doig
Telemachus Rhade Steve Bacic
Doyle Brandy Ledford
Angel – 1999-2004
This was a spin-off series featuring some characters from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Set in Los Angeles, where vampire Angel sets up “Angel Investigations” and is pitted against the "evil" law firm Wolfram & Hart.
Angel David Boreanaz
Cordelia Chase Charisma Carpenter
Allen Francis Doyle Glenn Quinn
Wesley Wyndam-Pryce Alexis Denisof
Charles Gunn J. August Richards
Winifred "Fred" Burkle Amy Acker
Connor Vincent Kartheiser
Lorne Andy Hallett
Spike James Marsters
Arrow – 2012-
The series is based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow (an identity only assumed by Oliver Queen in season 4 – he was previously known as just The Arrow).
After being shipwrecked on an island and being trained in martial arts and archery millionaire former playboy returns to Starling City (later renamed Star City) and takes up the persona of vigilante The Arrow. He builds a team around him including ex-girlfriend Laurel and younger sister Thea.
Enemies include: Ra's al Ghul and his League of Assassins (also an enemy of Batman) and Damien Darhk.
There are several cross-over episodes with The Flash.
Oliver Queen/Green Arrow Stephen Amell
Laurel Lance/Black Canary Katie Cassidy
John Diggle David Ramsey
Thea Queen/Speedy Willa Holland
Detective Quentin Lance Paul Blackthorne
Felicity Smoak Emily Bett Rickards
Malcolm Merlyn John Barrowman
Ash vs Evil Dead – 2015-
Comedy horror series developed by Sam Raimi and set in the Evil Dead universe.
Ash Williams: Bruce Campbell
Pablo Simon Bolivar Ray Santiago
Kelly Maxwell Dana DeLorenzo
Amanda Fisher Jill Marie Jones
Ruby Knowby Lucy Lawless
Ashes to Ashes – BBC 2008-2010
The sequel to Life on Mars (see below), with a similar scenario but this time set in 1980s London with Gene, Ray and Chris re-appearing, having been transferred from Manchester. In this series Metropolitan Police officer Alex Drake is shot in 2008 and wakes up in 1981.
Alex is haunted by a mysterious figure who seems to be the Clown from the music video of David Bowie's "Ashes to Ashes".
Gene Hunt drives an Audi Quattro and is often heard to say “Fire up the Quattro!”.
Alex Drake Keeley Hawes
Gene Hunt Philip Glenister
Ray Carling Dean Andrews
Chris Skelton Marshall Lancaster
Shaz Granger Montserrat Lombard
Atlantis – BBC 2013-2015
A series which intertwined several stories from Greek mythology including the legend of Atlantis, which appears to have been conflated with Crete (labyrinth and Minotaur) although the hero is now Jason rather than Theseus and the characters include a mathematician called Pythagoras.
Hercules Mark Addy
Jason Jack Donnelly
Pythagoras Robert Emms
Ariadne Aiysha Hart
Pasiphae Sarah Parish
The Oracle Juliet Stevenson
Medusa Jemima Rooper
Medea Amy Manson
Automan – 1983-1984
Young police officer and computer genius Walter Nebicher wants to get out on the streets but is assigned a desk job. He creates a hologram with artificial intelligence (Automatic Man).
Walter Nebicher Desi Arnaz (junior)
Automan/Otto J. Mann Chuck Wagner
Lieutenant Jack Curtis Robert Lansing
Police Captain E. G. Boyd Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Roxanne Caldwell Heather McNair
Babylon 5 – 1993-1998
The series was set on the Babylon 5 space station in the Epsilon Eridani (the first 4 “Babylons” were destroyed) which is peopled by various alien species in sections with different environments. The main species are Humans, Minbari, Narn, Centauri, and Vorlons. A race known as the Shadows emerges from hibernation and become a threat.
Major events include The Shadow War and Babylon 5 declaring independence from Earth and freeing it from totalitarian rule. Spin-off series Crusade (see below).
Jeffrey Sinclair Michael O'Hare
John Sheridan Bruce Boxleitner
Susan Ivanova Claudia Christian
Michael Garibaldi Jerry Doyle
Delenn Mira Furlan
Stephen Franklin Richard Biggs
Vir Cotto Stephen Furst
Lennier Bill Mumy
Elizabeth Lochley Tracy Scoggins
Marcus Cole Jason Carter
Zack Allan Jeff Conaway
Lyta Alexander Patricia Tallman
G'Kar Andreas Katsulas
Londo Mollari Peter Jurasik
Batman – ITV 1966-1968 (120 episodes)
“Holy TV series, Batman” - this was a famously camp and colourful adaptation of the DC comics characters.
Standard props included the Batphone, Batpoles (to get to the Batcave) and an iconic Batmobile plus the addition of words such as "POW!", "BAM!", "ZONK!" superimposed on the screen during fight scenes. The scenes where Batman and Robin climb by rope up the side of a building became a running screen joke for years afterwards.
Bruce Wayne/Batman Adam West
Dick Grayson/Robin Burt Ward
Alfred Alan Napier
Commissioner Gordon Neil Hamilton
Chief O'Hara Stafford Repp
Harriet Cooper Madge Blake
Barbara Gordon/Batgirl Yvonne Craig
Villains:
Joker Cesar Romero
Penguin Burgess Meredith
The Riddler Frank Gorshin (seasons 1 & 3)
The Riddler John Astin (season 2)
Catwoman Julie Newmar (seasons 1 and 2)
Catwoman Eartha Kitt (season 3)
Mr. Freeze George Sanders (season 1)
Mr. Freeze Otto Preminger (season 2)
Mr. Freeze Eli Wallach (season 2)
Egghead/Edger Heed Vincent Price
Battlestar Galactica – BBC 1978-1979
After the 12 Colonies of Mankind are destroyed by the Cylons (warrior robots) the lone surviving Battlestar – “Galactica” – sets out with a convoy of 220 assorted ships to find the legendary 13th Colony – Earth – with the Cylons in hot pursuit.
The Galactica’s fighter ships were known as Vipers.
The (Centurion) Cylons were large armoured robots with a single rectangular eye socket with a light moving horizontally across it as if scanning (aka “Red Eyes”).
Commander Adama Lorne Greene
Captain Apollo Richard Hatch
Lieutenant Zac Rick Springfield
Lieutenant Starbuck Dirk Benedict
Lieutenant Boomer Herb Jefferson, Jr.
Lieutenant Athena Maren Jensen
Colonel Tigh Terry Carter
Serina Jane Seymour
Medtech Cassiopeia Laurette Spang
Count Baltar John Colicos
There was a spin-off - Galactica 1980 – 1980. As the title suggests, the Galactica reaches Earth in 1980, after a 30 year voyage. Finding that it is not technically advanced enough to help in the flight against the Cylons, members of the crew covertly visit Earth to aid in scientific advancement.
Commander Adama Lorne Greene
Colonel Boomer Herb Jefferson, Jr.
Captain Troy Kent McCord
Lieutenant Dillon Barry Van Dyke
Jamie Hamilton Robyn Douglass
Battlestar Galactica – 2004-2009
A re-imagining of the original series.
The Cylons in this version are generally indistinguishable from humans.
Commander (later Admiral) William Adama Edward James Olmos
President Laura Roslin Mary McDonnell
Lt. (later Captain) Kara "Starbuck" Thrace Katee Sackhoff
Captain (later Major, and Commander) Lee "Apollo" Adama Jamie Bamber
Dr. Gaius Baltar James Callis
Number Six Tricia Helfer
Number Eight/Lt. Sharon "Boomer" Valerii and Sharon "Athena" Agathon Grace Park
A prequel series Caprica (2010) revealed the genesis of the Cylons.
Daniel Graystone Eric Stoltz
Joseph Adama Esai Morales
Amanda Graystone Paula Malcomson
Zoe Graystone Alessandra Torresani
Lacy Rand Magda Apanowicz
Sam Adama Sasha Roiz
Jordan Duram Brian Markinson
Beauty & the Beast – 2012-
Young Catherine Chandler witnesses her mother’s murder and is herself saved by a “beast”. Becoming a NYPD detective she crosses paths with Vincent Keller, an ex-soldier believed to have been killed in action during military service but who can transform into a “beast”. She begins to examine the death of her mother, who had been a doctor overseeing some experiments in the military and a romance develops between Cat (beauty) and Vincent (beast).
Catherine Chandler Kristin Kreuk
Vincent Keller Jay Ryan
J.T. Forbes Austin Basis
Tess Vargas Nina Lisandrello
Being Human – BBC 2008-2013
This was a supernatural drama series in which a ghost (Annie), a werewolf (George) and a vampire (John) share a house whilst trying to live normal lives amongst humans. The series was set in Bristol and Barry Island.
Annie Sawyer Lenora Crichlow
George Sands Russell Tovey
John Mitchell Aidan Turner
Nina Pickering Sinead Keenan
Tom McNair Michael Socha
Hal Yorke Damien Molony
Alex Millar Kate Bracken
Dominic Rook Steven Robertson
Captain Hatch/The Devil Phil Davis
A North American remake, also called Being Human was broadcast 2011-2014.
Believe – 2014
Bo is a supernaturally gifted young girl who is being sought by a government sanctioned organisation in order to “weaponise” her. Protecting her is Dr Winter and William Tate, who has been sprung from prison shortly before his execution.
Bo Adams Johnny Sequoyah
William Tate, Jr. Jake McLaughlin
Dr. Milton Winter Delroy Lindo
Dr. Roman Skouras Kyle MacLachlan
Janice Channing Jamie Chung
Bionic Woman, The – 1976-1978 (58 episodes)
This series was a spin-off from The Six Million Dollar Man. Tennis pro Jaime Sommers is nearly killed in a skydiving accident but is saved by the use of bionic implants which give her amplified hearing (right ear), a strengthened right arm, and enhanced legs which enable her to run at speeds exceeding 60 mph.
Known as The Seven Million Dollar Woman in Germany. A Bionic Dog spin-off featuring Maximillion, an enhanced German Shepherd was never made.
Jaime Sommers Lindsay Wagner
Oscar Goldman Richard Anderson
Dr. Rudy Wells Martin E. Brooks
A remake - Bionic Woman (2007) – proved much less popular than the original and lasted just 8 episodes before a hiatus caused by a writer’s strike. It did not re-appear once the strike was resolved.
Jaime Sommers Michelle Ryan
Jonas Bledsoe Miguel Ferrer
Will Anthros Chris Bowers
Black Mirror – Channel 4 2011-2014, Netflix 2016-
This anthology series was created by Charlie Brooker – “black mirror” referring to monitor, computer and television screens.
Blake's 7 – BBC 1978-1981 (52 episodes)
This sci-fi series followed the exploits of political dissident Roj Blake, who leads a small group of rebels against the forces of the totalitarian Terran Federation, which rules the Earth and many colonised planets.
The original “7” - Blake, Vila, Gan, Jenna, Avon, Cally and Zen (ship’s computer).
The ship was “The Liberator”.
Roj Blake Gareth Thomas
Kerr Avon Paul Darrow
Servalan Jacqueline Pearce
Vila Restal Michael Keating
Jenna Stannis Sally Knyvette
Cally Jan Chappell
Dayna Mellanby Josette Simon
Del Tarrant Steven Pacey
Olag Gan David Jackson
Soolin Glynis Barber
Orac/Zen/Slave Peter Tuddenham (voice)
Travis Stephen Greif/Brian Croucher
Bonekickers – BBC 2008
The series followed a team of archaeologists based at the fictional Wessex University.
Episodes covered such diverse stuff as the Knights Templar, the True Cross, the Siege of Yorktown, WWI and Excalibur.
Dr Gillian Magwilde Julie Graham
Vivienne "Viv" Davis Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Dr Ben Ergha Adrian Lester
Professor Gregory "Dolly" Parton Hugh Bonneville
Professor Daniel Mastiff Michael Maloney
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – 1979-1981
Captain Rogers is launched in Ranger 3 in 1987 but is frozen for 504 years before his spacecraft is discovered adrift in the year 2491. He struggles to adapt to his new circumstances as he works for The Earth Defense Directorate which controls an Earth rebuilt following a nuclear holocaust.
Capt. William 'Buck' Rogers Gil Gerard
Col. Wilma Deering Erin Gray
Twiki Felix Silla
Twiki Mel Blanc (voice)
Dr. Elias Huer Tim O'Connor
Dr. Theopolis Eric Server (voice)
Hawk Thom Christopher
Dr. Goodfellow Wilfrid Hyde-White
Princess Ardala Pamela Hensley
Buffy the Vampire Slayer – BBC 1997-2003 (144 episodes)
Based on the 1992 comedy horror film of the same name.
High school student Buffy Summers arrives in Sunnydale and soon discovers that she is the one chosen to be the “Slayer” to battle against demons and vampires and that Sunnydale High School is located over the Hellmouth – a gateway to the realm of demons.
Her Watcher (from whom she receives guidance on slaying) is school librarian Rupert Giles (aka “Ripper”) and she is helped by the Scooby Gang – at first Willow and Xander, who are later joined by Cordelia and Jenny (in season 1). The make-up of the gang changes through the series as others join and some leave or are killed.
Buffy also has a romantic relationship with “vampire with a soul” Angel and has a dalliance with vampire Spike, who was a villain for much of the series.
The use of the term “The Big Bad” to describe a major recurring adversary originated with Buffy and has since been taken up by other television series.
Musical episode – “Once More With Feeling”.
Buffy Summers Sarah Michelle Gellar
Xander Harris Nicholas Brendon
Willow Rosenberg Alyson Hannigan
Rupert Giles Anthony Stewart Head
Cordelia Chase Charisma Carpenter
Angel David Boreanaz
Daniel "Oz" Osbourne Seth Green
Spike James Marsters
Riley Finn Marc Blucas
Anya Jenkins Emma Caulfield
Dawn Summers Michelle Trachtenberg
Tara Maclay Amber Benson
Joyce Summers Kristine Sutherland
Jenny Calendar Robia LaMorte
Faith Lehane Eliza Dushku
Bugs – BBC 1995-1999
The series follows a team of specialist crime-fighting technology experts.
Roslyn 'Ros' Henderson Jaye Griffiths
Nicholas Beckett Jesse Birdsall
Ed Russell Craig McLachlan
Champions, The – ITV 1968-1969
After being rescued from a plane crash in the Himalayas by a strange tribe, three members of a UN law enforcement organization called "Nemesis" find that they have new powers including ESP, telepathy, precognition and enhanced physical abilities.
Craig Stirling Stuart Damon
Sharron Macready Alexandra Bastedo
Richard Barrett William Gaunt
Tremayne Anthony Nicholls
Charmed – 1998-2006 (178 episodes)
The series follows the adventures of (initially) the three Halliwell sisters – Prue, Piper and Phoebe. After the death of their grandmother they reunite to live in her house and discover The Book of Secrets. Their supernatural powers are activated as they become “The Charmed Ones” – the most powerful good witches. They battle against various demons and “Big Bads” including The Source (of All Evil) and The Triad.
Following the death of Prue, their long-lost half sister Paige assumes her place within the "Power of Three".
Theme music: a cover of The Smiths “How Soon is Now?” by Love Spit Love.
Piper Halliwell Holly Marie Combs
Phoebe Halliwell Alyssa Milano
Prue Halliwell Shannen Doherty
Paige Matthews Rose McGowan
Leo Wyatt Brian Krause
Cole Turner Julian McMahon
Chris Halliwell Drew Fuller
Billie Jenkins Kaley Cuoco
Cleopatra 2525 – 2000-2001
In the year 2000, exotic dancer Cleo is put in suspended animation when her breast augmentation operation goes awry and reawakens in 2525.
She joins Hel and Sarge in their fight against the Baileys, armed flying machines who now control Earth's surface, with the human population having gone underground.
Cleo, Cleopatra Jennifer Sky
Hel, Helen Gina Torres
Sarge, Rose Victoria Pratt
Continuum – 2012-2015
Cop Kiera Cameron is accidently sent back from 2077 to 2012 along with a group of escaped terrorists from a group called Liber8, who aim to alter the time line and prevent the rise of the corporate dictatorship which now controls North America. She attempts to stop the group’s plans.
Kiera Cameron Rachel Nichols
Carlos Fonnegra Victor Webster
Alec Sadler Erik Knudsen
Matthew Kellog S tephen Lobo
Travis Verta Roger Cross
Sonya Valentine Lexa Doig
Edouard Kagame Tony Amendola
Lucas Ingram Omari Newton
Jasmine Garza Luvia Petersen
Betty Robertson Jennifer Spence
Jack Dillon Brian Markinson
Brad Tonkin Ryan Robbins
Counterstrike – 1969
Jon Finch is an alien living on Earth as a human named Simon King, who is tasked with preventing an alien race of refugees from a dying planet from wiping out humanity.
Simon King Jon Finch
Mary Sarah Brackett
Crime Traveller – BBC 1997
CID detective Slade travels back in time to solve crimes using a time-machine built by Holly’s father, which she keeps in her apartment.
Jeff Slade Michael French
Holly Turner Chloë Annett
Kate Grisham Sue Johnston
Morris Paul Trussell
Crusade – 1999
This is a spin-off series from Babylon 5 (see above) set five years after the events of that series. The crew of the Excalibur set out to find a cure to a nanovirus released by the Drakh which is destroying the Earth.
Captain Matthew Gideon Gary Cole
Captain Elizabeth Lochley Tracy Scoggins
Lieutenant John Matheson Daniel Dae Kim
Max Eilerson David Allen Brooks
Galen Peter Woodward
Doctor Sarah Chambers Marjean Holden
Da Vinci’s Demons – 2013-2015
A fantasy and fantastical version of the early life of Leonardo da Vinci.
Leonardo da Vinci Tom Riley
Lucrezia Donati Laura Haddock
Count Girolamo Riario Blake Ritson
Lorenzo de' Medici Elliot Cowan
Clarice Orsini Lara Pulver
Pope Sixtus IV James Faulkner
Zoroaster da Peretola Gregg Chillin
Daredevil – Netflix 2015-
A series based on the Marvel superhero Daredevil, blind lawyer Matt Murdock-by-day who fights crime at night.
Matt Murdock/Daredevil Charlie Cox
Karen Page Deborah Ann Woll
Franklin "Foggy" Nelson Elden Henson
James Wesley Toby Leonard Moore
Leland Owlsley Bob Gunton
Vanessa Marianna Ayelet Zurer
Claire Temple Rosario Dawson
Wilson Fisk Vincent D'Onofrio
Frank Castle/Punisher Jon Bernthal
Elektra Élodie Yung
Dark Angel – 2000-2002
Max Guevara is a genetically-enhanced super-soldier who escaped from a covert government military facility as a child. Now she is trying to evade capture in a post-apocalyptic Seattle.
Max Guevera Jessica Alba
Logan Cale Michael Weatherly
Calvin 'Sketchy' Theodore Richard Gunn
Reagan 'Normal' Ronald J.C. MacKenzie
Cynthia 'Original Cindy' McEachin Valarie Rae Miller
Dark Skies – 1996-1997
Loengard and Sayers battle against The Hive – an alien race covertly invading Earth through a manipulation of historical events and famous figures.
John Loengard Eric Close
Kimberly Sayers Megan Ward
Frank Bach J. T. Walsh
Jim Steele Tim Kelleher
Phil Albano Conor O'Farrell
Dr. Halligan Charley Lang
Juliet Stuart Jeri Ryan
Day of the Triffids, The – BBC 1981; Day of the Triffids, The – BBC 2009
Two adaptations of the 1951 novel by John Wyndham in which a spectacular meteorite shower unexpectedly renders most of humanity blind, with one exception being Bill Masen who was in hospital with his eyes bandaged. The Triffids are mobile carnivorous plants, each armed with a lethal stinger.
1981 Cast:
Bill Masen John Duttine
Josella Payton Emma Relph
Jack Coker Maurice Colbourne
John Stephen Yardley
Torrence Gary Olsen
Miss Durrant Perlita Neilson
2009 Cast:
Bill Masen Dougray Scott
Jo Playton Joely Richardson
Torrence Eddie Izzard
Dennis Brian Cox
Durrant Vanessa Redgrave
Coker Jason Priestley
Dead Zone, The – 2002-2007
Johnny Smith emerges from a six-year long coma following a car accident to discover he has developed psychic abilities. He begins to solve crimes.
John Robert "Johnny" Smith Anthony Michael Hall
Sarah Anne Bracknell-Bannerman Nicole de Boer
John "Johnny" 'JJ' Bannerman/Smith Connor Price
Bruce Lewis John L. Adams
Sheriff Walter T. "Walt" Bannerman Chris Bruno
Defiance – 2013-2015
In the year 2046 the Earth has been radically transformed and is host to various alien species collectively known as Votans. Nolan lives in the town of Defiance, a city-state community where humans and Votans coexist.
Joshua Nolan Grant Bowler
Amanda Rosewater Julie Benz
Irisa Nyira Stephanie Leonidas
Datak Tarr Tony Curran
Stahma Tarr Jaime Murray
Demons – ITV 2009
London teenager Luke Rutherford is the last descendant of the Van Helsing line and is tasked with battling the forces of darkness.
Rupert Galvin Philip Glenister
Luke Rutherford Christian Cooke
Ruby Holliday Grainger
Mina Harker Zoe Tapper
Jenny Rutherford Saskia Wickham
Dirk Gently – BBC 2010-2012 (4 episodes)
Based on the novels written by Douglas Adams in which Dirk Gently runs a holistic detective agency using the "fundamental interconnectedness of all things" to uncover connections between seemingly-unrelated cases.
Dirk Gently Stephen Mangan
Richard MacDuff Darren Boyd
Janice Pearce Lisa Jackson
DI Gilks Jason Watkins
Susan Harmison Helen Baxendale
Doctor Who
NOTE: THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE SHOW – JUST COVERS THE BARE BONES (and possible quiz questions)
First episode: “An Unearthly Child” (broadcast 23 November 1963 – day after JFK’s assassination. It was rebroadcast on 30 November, immediately before the second episode)
Original theme music: composed by Ron Grainer and realised by Delia Derbyshire of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop
The Doctor is a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey who travels in time and space in his TARDIS
TARDIS – "Time and Relative Dimension in Space" (named by Susan Foreman – The Doctor’s granddaughter)
The TARDIS has a malfunctioning chameleon circuit (which should enable it to blend into its immediate environment) which means it is permanently in the guise of a blue British police box.
The Doctor has the ability to regenerate when his body is mortally damaged, taking on a new appearance and personality.
The original series ran 1963-1989. A one-off television film in 1996 failed to spark a new series. The series was revived in 2005.
Spin-Offs: K-9 and Company (1981, single episode), Torchwood (2006-2011), The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2011), K-9 (Australian TV production 2009-2010)
| The Doctor (on television) | |||||
| Incarnation | Portrayed By | Years | Number of Regular Episodes* | First Episode | Last Regular Episode |
| 1 | William Hartnell | 1963–66 | 134 | An Unearthly Child | The Tenth Planet |
| 2 | Patrick Troughton | 1966–69 | 119 | The Tenth Planet | The War Games |
| 3 | Jon Pertwee | 1970–74 | 128 | Spearhead from Space | Planet of the Spiders |
| 4 | Tom Baker | 1974–81 | 172 | Planet of the Spiders | Logopolis |
| 5 | Peter Davison | 1982–84 | 69 | Logopolis | The Caves of Androzani |
| 6 | Colin Baker | 1984–86 | 31 | The Caves of Androzani | The Ultimate Foe |
| 7 | Sylvester McCoy | 1987–89 | 42 | Time and the Rani | Dr Who (TV film) |
| 8 | Paul McGann | 1996 | 1 | Dr Who (TV film) | Dr Who (TV film) |
| ??? | John Hurt (War Doctor) | 2013 | 2 | The Name of the Doctor | The Day of the Doctor |
| 9 | Christopher Eccleston | 2005 | 13 | Rose | The Parting of the Ways |
| 10 | David Tennant | 2005–10 | 47 | The Parting of the Ways | The End of Time |
| 11 | Matt Smith | 2010–13 | 44 | The End of Time | The Time of the Doctor |
| 12 | Peter Capaldi | 2014– | The Time of the Doctor | ||
*May or may not include charity specials (!) but excludes “mini-episodes” such as “The Night of the Doctor”
| The Companions (on television) | ||||||
| Name | Portrayed By | Years | Number of Regular Episodes (as Companion) | To which Doctor | First Episode | Last Regular Episode |
| Susan Foreman | Carole Ann Ford | 1963–64 | 47 | 1 | An Unearthly Child | The Dalek Invasion of Earth |
| Barbara Wright | Jacqueline Hill | 1963-65 | 77 | 1 | An Unearthly Child | The Chase |
| Ian Chesterton | William Russell | 1963-65 | 77 | 1 | An Unearthly Child | The Chase |
| Vicki | Maureen O'Brien | 1965 | 38 | 1 | The Rescue | The Myth Makers |
| Steven Taylor | Peter Purves | 1965-66 | 45 | 1 | The Chase | The Savages |
| Katarina | Adrienne Hill | 1965 | 5 | 1 | The Myth Makers | The Daleks' Master Plan (first companion to die on-screen) |
| Dodo Chaplet | Jackie Lane | 1966 | 19 | 1 | The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve | The War Machines |
| Ben Jackson | Michael Craze | 1966-67 | 36 | 1,2 | The War Machines | The Faceless Ones |
| Polly | Anneke Wills | 1966-67 | 36 | 1,2 | The War Machines | The Faceless Ones |
| James Robert "Jamie" McCrimmon | Frazer Hines | 1966-69 | 116 | 2 | The Highlanders | The War Games |
| Victoria Waterfield | Deborah Watling | 1967-68 | 41 | 2 | The Evil of the Daleks | Fury from the Deep. |
| Zoe Herriot | Wendy Padbury | 1968-69 | 49 | 2 | The Wheel in Space | The War Games |
| Elizabeth Shaw | Caroline John | 1970 | 25 | 3 | Spearhead from Space | Inferno |
| Jo Grant | Katy Manning | 1971-73 | 77 | 3 | Terror of the Autons | The Green Death |
| Sarah Jane Smith | Elisabeth Sladen | 1973-76 + 2006-2008 | 83 | 3, 4, 10 | The Time Warrior | The Hand of Fear + Journey’s End |
| Harry Sullivan | Ian Marter | 1974-75 | 20 | 4 | Robot and Terror of the Zygons | The Android Invasion |
| Leela | Louise Jameson | 1977-78 | 40 | 4 | The Face of Evil | The Invasion of Time |
| K-9 | John Leeson and David Brierley (voices) | 1977-1981 | 76 | 4 | The Invisible Enemy | Warrior's Gate |
| Romana I | Mary Tamm | 1978-79 | 26 | 4 | The Ribos Operation | The Armageddon Factor |
| Romana II | Lalla Ward | 1979-81 | 40 | 4 | Destiny of the Daleks | Warrior's Gate |
| Adric | Matthew Waterhouse | 1980-82 | 40 | 4, 5 | Full Circle | Earthshock (died) |
| Nyssa | Sarah Sutton | 1981-83 | 47 | 4, 5 | Keeper of Traken | Terminus |
| Tegan Jovanka | Janet Fielding | 1981-84 | 62 | 4, 5 | Logopolis | Resurrection of the Daleks |
| Vislor Turlough | Mark Strickson | 1983-84 | 33 | 5 | Mawdryn Undead | Planet of Fire |
| Kamelion | Gerald Flood (voice) | 1983-84 | 19 | 5 | The King's Demons | Planet of Fire |
| Perpugilliam "Peri" Brown | Nicola Bryant | 1984-86 | 33 | 5, 6 | Planet of Fire | Trial of a Time Lord |
| Melanie "Mel" Bush | Bonnie Langford | 1986-87 | 20 | 6, 7 | Trial of a Time Lord | Dragonfire |
| Ace | Sophie Aldred | 1987-89 | 31 | 7 | Dragonfire | Survival |
| Doctor Grace Holloway | Daphne Ashbrook | 1996 | 1 | 8 | Doctor Who (TV film) | Doctor Who (TV film) |
| Rose Tyler | Billie Piper | 2005-2008 | 30 | 9, 10 | Rose | The End of Time |
| Mickey Smith | Noel Clarke | 2005-2008 | 5 | 9, 10 | Rose | The End of Time |
| Adam Mitchell | Bruno Langley | 2005 | 2 | 9 | Dalek | The Long Game |
| Jack Harkness | John Barrowman | 2005-2011 | 10 | 10 | The Empty Child | The Blood Line |
| Martha Jones | Freema Agyeman | 2007-2010 | 18 | 10 | Smith and Jones | The End of Time |
| Donna Noble | Catherine Tate | 2006-2010 | 14 | 10 | Doomsday | The End of Time |
| Amelia “Amy” Pond | Karen Gillan | 2010-2012 | 31 | 11 | The Eleventh Hour | The Angels Take Manhattan |
| Rory Williams | Arthur Darvill | 2010-2012 | 24 | 11 | The Eleventh Hour | The Angels Take Manhattan |
| River Song | Alex Kingston | 2008- | 5 | 11 | Silence in the Library | |
| Clara Oswald | Jenna Coleman | 2012-2015 | 35 | 11, 12 | Asylum of the Daleks | Hell Bent |
| UNIT (United Nations Intelligence Taskforce, later retitled: UNified Intelligence Taskforce) | ||||
| Name | Portrayed By | Years | First Episode | Last Regular Episode |
| Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart | Nicholas Courtney | 1968-89 | The Web of Fear | Battlefield |
| Sergeant Benton | John Levene | 1968-75 | The Invasion | The Android Invasion |
| Captain Mike Yates | Richard Franklin | 1971-74 | Terror of the Autons | Planet of the Spiders |
| Brigadier Winifred Bambera | Angela Bruce | 1989 | Battlefield | Battlefield |
| Colonel Mace | Rupert Holliday-Evans | 2008 | The Sontaran Stratagem | The Poison Sky |
| Captain Marian Price | Bridget Hodson | 2008 | The Sontaran Stratagem | The Poison Sky |
| Captain Erisa Magambo | Noma Dumezweni | 2008-09 | Turn Left | Planet of the Dead |
| Kate Lethbridge-Stewart | Jemma Redgrave | 2012- | The Power of Three | The Zygon Inversion |
| Petronella Osgood | Ingrid Oliver | 2013- | The Day of the Doctor | The Zygon Inversion |
| The Master | ||||||
| Name | Portrayed by | Home Planet | Years | Number of Episodes | First Episode | Last Episode |
| The Master | Roger Delgado (died 1973) | Gallifrey | 1971-73 | 43 | Terror of the Autons | Frontier in Space |
| Peter Pratt | 1976 | 4 | The Deadly Assassin | The Deadly Assassin | ||
| Geoffrey Beevers | 1981 | 4 | The Keeper of Traken | The Keeper of Traken | ||
| Anthony Ainley | 1981-89 | 28 | The Keeper of Traken | Survival | ||
| Eric Roberts | 1996 | 1 | Doctor Who (TV film) | Doctor Who (TV film) | ||
| Derek Jacobi (as Professor Yana | 2007 | 1 | Utopia | Utopia | ||
| John Simm (as Harold Saxon) | 2007-2010 | 5 | Utopia | The End of Time | ||
| Michelle Gomez (as Missy) | 2014- | 7 | Deep Breath | The Witch's Familiar | ||
| The (recurring) Enemies (on television) | |||
| Name | Home Planet | First Episode | Notes: |
| Autons | Spearhead from Space (1970) | Life-sized plastic shop mannequin like dummies animated by the Nestene Consciousness. They have weapons concealed within their hands. They were the first monsters to appear in the revived version in 2005. | |
| Black Guardian | The Armageddon Factor (1979) | Played by Valentine Dyall. A personification of the forces of entropy and chaos, the counterpart of the White Guardian, a personification of order. He recruited Turlough to kill The Doctor. | |
| Cybermen | Mondas (twin planet of Earth) | The Tenth Planet (1966) | Created by Kit Pedler. After Earth’s twin planet Mondas drifts off into space, it’s inhabitants experiment with cybernetics, creating new bodies for themselves. The tomb of the Cybermen was on the planet Telos. In the revived series Cybermen are created by John Lumic, the owner of Cybus Industries, on a parallel Earth. The Cybermen went through various redesigns. Weakness - gold which, being non-corrosive, chokes their respiratory systems. |
| Daleks | Skaro | The Daleks (1963) | Created by Terry Nation. The other occupants of Skaro were the Thals. After the Kaleds were mutated and damaged by nuclear war, Davros (see below) genetically modified them and integrated them with a tank-like, robotic shell, removing their every emotion apart from hate - Genesis of the Daleks (1975). |
| The Great Intelligence | The Abominable Snowmen (1967) | It has no physical form but can communicating, both by itself and through possession of other characters. Appeared in 1967 and 1968 but did not appear again until 2012. Used the robotic Yeti as servants | |
| Ice Warriors | Mars | The Ice Warriors (1967) | Reptilian humanoids from a dying Mars who were dubbed “Ice Warriors” by the scientific team which first discovered them in a spacecraft buried deep in ice. Distinguished by their hissing voice. They have sonic weaponry built into their wrists. They are not always adversaries of The Doctor and have allied with him on some occasions. As with the Cybermen, they have gone through various redesigns. |
| Judoon | Smith and Jones (2007) | An extraterrestrial species of mercenary police with rhinoceros-like heads which first appeared in the revived series. | |
| Ood | The Impossible Planet (2006) | An alien species with telepathic abilities who require a "translation sphere" to communicate with non-telepathic creatures. The sphere is connected to the Ood via a tube that originally connected their external brains to their body. They are similar to The Sensorites who appeared in 6 1964 episodes of the same name. | |
| The Rani | Gallifrey | The Mark of the Rani (1985) | A renegade Time Lord played by Kate O’Mara. |
| Sea Devils | Earth | The Sea Devils (1972) | Underwater versions of the Silurians. (see below) |
| Sil | Vengeance on Varos (1985) | A devious alien (an exploitative mining boss and arms dealer on the two occasions he met The Doctor) played by Nabil Shaban. He had a sibilant voice sibilant and an ululating laugh. | |
| The Silence | The Impossible Astronaut (2011) | A religious order whose existence is a secret because anyone who sees them immediately forgets about them after looking away. However, he or she retains suggestions made to them by the Silence thus giving them a pervasive influence over human history. Their look is partly inspired by Edvard Munch's “The Scream”. | |
| Silurians | Earth | Doctor Who and the Silurians (1970) | Reptile-like scientifically advanced sentient humanoids who predate the dawn of man. They went into self-induced hibernation underground to survive what they predicted to be a large geological upheaval caused by the Earth capturing the Moon. Recurring character Madame Vastra (played by Neve McIntosh) is a Silurian detective in the Victorian era. Originally having 3 eyes, the Silurians were redesigned for the revived series. |
| Slitheen | Raxacoricofallapatorius | Aliens of London (2005) | One of the families of Raxacoricofallapatorians, which also includes the Blathereen and Hostrazeen. These bi-pedal hunters have a highly developed sense of smell and have weapons including a poisoned dart-finger and poisonous breath. They disguise themselves by fitting into the skins of their victims, using compression fields created by a collar worn around their necks. Unfortunately gas build-up during compression leads to excess farting. |
| Sontarans | Sontar | The Time Warrior (1973) | A cloned humanoid warrior race with a dome-shaped head and three fingers on each hand. They live to kill and have been at war with the Rutan Host for at least 70,000 years. A "probic vent" at the back of their neck is a weak spot. The Sontaran Strax is part of the “Paternoster Gang” along with the Silurian Madame Vastra, Jenny Flint and The Doctor. |
| Weeping Angels | Blink (2007) | Resembling human-sized stone statues in the form of winged angels in draped clothing, they feed by making use of time paradoxes – they can send a person into the past to a point before his/her own birth and then feed off the "potential energy" of the years which that victim would have lived in the present. They can only move when not being observed by another being but they can move quite some distance in the blink of an eye. When observed they become "quantum-locked", occupying a single position in space and becoming stone. If two Weeping Angels were to look at each other at the same time, they would be trapped in stone form until an outside force moves them apart. | |
| Zygons | Zygor | Terror of the Zygons (1975) | Shape-shifters who can replicate the appearance of another being as long as the subject is kept alive. |
Dollhouse – 2009-2010
Written and directed by Joss Whedon (“Buffy”, “Angel” and “Firefly”) the series follows Echo, an “Active” or “Doll” who works from an underground Dollhouse (of which there are many). Each Active has their original memories wiped and exists in a childlike blank state until programmed with temporary personalities or skills and are hired out to wealthy clients. Echo’s original memories (stored on a hard drive for later re-implanting) are never successfully completely wiped and she becomes increasingly self-aware.
The Dollhouse's corporate sponsor is a medical research entity known as the Rossum Corporation - the name is taken from the play "R.U.R." (short for Rossum's Universal Robots") written by Karel Čapek which is the origin of the word "robot".
Echo Eliza Dushku
Boyd Langton Harry Lennix
Topher Brink Fran Kranz
Paul Ballard Tahmoh Penikett
Victor Enver Gjokaj
Sierra Dichen Lachman
Adelle DeWitt Olivia Williams
Whiskey Amy Acker
Alpha Alan Tudyk
Daniel Perrin Alexis Denisof
Matthew Harding Keith Carradine
Bennett Halverson Summer Glau
Doomwatch – BBC 1970-1972
A scientific government agency is made responsible for investigating and combating various ecological and technological dangers.
Dr. Spencer Quist John Paul
Colin Bradley Joby Blanshard
Dr. John Ridge Simon Oates
Barbara Mason Vivien Sherrard
The Minister John Barron
Tobias Wren Robert Powell
Early Edition – 1996-2000
Gary Hobson receives a copy of the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper the day before it is actually published. He uses this knowledge to prevent terrible events occurring.
Gary Hobson Kyle Chandler
Marissa Clark Shanésia Davis-Williams
Chuck Fishman Fisher Stevens
Erica Paget Kristy Swanson
Henry Paget Myles Jeffrey
Patrick Quinn Billie Worley
Earth 2 – 1994-1995
An expeditionary force is sent to an Earth-like planet to find a cure for an illness known as “the syndrome”.
Devon Adair Debrah Farentino
Ulysses Adair Joey Zimmerman
John Danziger Clancy Brown
True Danziger J. Madison Wright
Eerie, Indiana – 1991-1992
Teenager Marshall Teller moves with his family to Eerie and teams up with Simon Holmes as they come across strange happenings.
Marshall Teller Omri Katz
Simon Holmes Justin Shenkarow
Edgar Teller Francis Guinan
Marilyn Teller Mary-Margaret Humes
Dash X Jason Marsden
Eureka – 2006-2012
Eureka is a high tech community inhabited by brilliant scientists operated by a corporation called Global Dynamics (GD). The town's existence and location are closely guarded secrets and it is camouflaged by an electromagnetic shield.
Sheriff Jack Carter Colin Ferguson
Zoe Carter Jordan Hinson
Dr. Allison Blake Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Dr. Henry Deacon Joe Morton
Dr. Nathan Stark Ed Quinn
Josephina "Jo" Lupo Erica Cerra
Dr. Douglas Fargo Neil Grayston
Zane Donovan Niall Matter
Extant – 2014-2015
After 13 months in space, Molly Woods returns to Earth and discovers she is pregnant.
Molly Woods Halle Berry
Dr. John Woods Goran Visnjic
Ethan Woods Pierce Gagnon
Julie "Jules" Gelineau Grace Gummer
James Daniel "JD" Richter Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Dr. Sam Barton Camryn Manheim
Falling Skies – 2011-2015
Set six months after an alien invasion has devastated Earth and left only 10% of humanity alive, the series concentrates on a group of survivors who band together to fight back.
Tom Mason Noah Wyle
Anne Glass-Mason Moon Bloodgood
Hal Mason Drew Roy
Ben Mason Connor Jessup
John Pope Colin Cunningham
Matt Mason Maxim Knight
Lourdes Delgado Seychelle Gabriel
Maggie Sarah Carter
Anthony Mpho Koaho
Dan Weaver Will Patton
Cochise Doug Jones
Fantastic Journey, The – 1977
A family sail into the Bermuda Triangle and are caught in a space/time continuum where people from the past, present, future and from other worlds are trapped, co-existing on an island in a series of timezones.
Varian Jared Martin
Scott Jordan Ike Eisenmann
Dr. Fred Walters Carl Franklin
Liana Katie Saylor
Dr. Jonathan Willoway Roddy McDowall
Farscape – 1999-2003 (88 episodes)
Opening voice over: “My name is John Crichton, an astronaut. A radiation wave hit and I got shot through a wormhole. Now I'm lost in some distant part of the universe on a ship, a living ship, full of strange alien life forms. Help me. Listen, please. Is anybody out there who can hear me? I'm being hunted ... by an insane military commander. I'm doing everything I can. I'm just looking for a way home.”
The living ship is a leviathan class “Moya” and the insane military commander is Bialar Crais, a leader of the Peacekeepers. The crew of “Moya” are each trying to get to their separate homes.
Animated episode: “Revenging Angel”. The series was concluded with a film “The Peacekeeper Wars”. Slang such as "frell" and "dren" were used as a substitute for English expletives.
John Crichton Ben Browder
Aeryn Sun Claudia Black
Ka D'Argo Anthony Simcoe
Pa'u Zotoh Zhaan Virginia Hey
Dominar Rygel XVI Jonathan Hardy (voice)
Chiana Gigi Edgley
Pilot Lani Tupu (voice)
Stark Paul Goddard
Bialar Crais Lani Tupu
Scorpius Wayne Pygram
Firefly – 2002
Written by Joss Whedon, the series takes place in 2517 and follows the adventures of the renegade crew of “Serenity”, a "Firefly-class" spaceship.
The Alliance of planets is composed of two primary "core" systems, one predominantly Western in culture, the other pan-Asian, with the outlying planets and moons having a “Wild West” vibe with little governmental authority. The outlying areas of space ("the black") are inhabited by the Reavers, a cannibalistic group of nomadic humans that have become savage.
After the show was cancelled the film Serenity was issued as a continuation of the story.
Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds Nathan Fillion
Zoe Alleyne Washburne Gina Torres
Hoban "Wash" Washburne Alan Tudyk
Inara Serra Morena Baccarin
Jayne Cobb Adam Baldwin
Kaywinnet Lee "Kaylee" Frye Jewel Staite
Dr. Simon Tam Sean Maher
River Tam Summer Glau
Derrial Book Ron Glass
Flash, The – 2014-
Based on the DC Comics character.
Barry Allen develops super-speed (including super-recovery from injury) after Central City's S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator malfunctions. Several other “metahumans” (apparently mostly villains”) are created at the same time.
In the first series Barry discovers that Harrison Wells (aka Edouard Thawne) is “Reverse-Flash” from the future, who had killed Barry’s mother 14 years earlier - a crime for which Barry’s father was wrongly convicted. At the end of the series several singularities open up to a parallel universe version of Central City and Barry encounters Jay Garrick (another version of Flash) and the evil speedster Zoom.
Barry Allen/Flash Grant Gustin
Iris West Candice Patton
Dr. Caitlin Snow Danielle Panabaker
Eddie Thawne Rick Cosnett
Cisco Ramon/Vibe Carlos Valdes
Dr. Harrison Wells Tom Cavanagh
Joe West Jesse L. Martin
Wally West Keiynan Lonsdale
FlashForward – 2009-2010
On October 6, 2009 a mysterious event causes nearly everyone on the planet to simultaneously lose consciousness for two minutes and seventeen seconds. During this time people see what appears to be a vision of their own life approximately six months in the future: a global "flashforward".
FBI Special Agent Mark Benford Joseph Fiennes
FBI Special Agent Demetri Fordis Noh John Cho
FBI Assistant Director Stanford Wedeck Courtney B. Vance
Dr. Olivia Benford Sonya Walger
FBI Special Agent Janis Hawk Christine Woods
Dr. Lloyd Simcoe Jack Davenport
Dr. Bryce Varley Zachary Knighton
Nicole Kirby Peyton List
Dr. Simon Campos Dominic Monaghan
Aaron Stark Brían F. O'Byrne
Flipside of Dominick Hide, The – BBC 1980
A one-off play in which a time-traveller from 2130 visits London in 1980 in search of his great-great-grandfather.
A sequel Another Flip for Dominick was broadcast in 1982.
Dominick Hide Peter Firth
Jane Caroline Langrishe
Ava Pippa Guard
Caleb Line Patrick Magee
Felix Denis Lawson
Forbidden Science – 2009
People fulfill erotic desires with virtual reality and androids.
Julia White Vanessa Broze
Colin Summers Levi Freeman
Bethany Montrose Joanne Alderson
Dr. Penny Serling Noelle DuBois
Dr. Philip Wise Austin Ball
Adrian Turner Richard Roy Sutton
Laura Lucas Mary LeGault
Forever – 2014-2015
Present-day New York Medical examiner Henry Morgan was in fact born in 1779 and was shot dead in 1814 whilst trying to free slaves aboard a ship owned by his father. He discovers that he is immortal and every time he dies he then returns to life naked in a nearby body of water.
Doctor Henry Morgan: Ioan Gruffudd
Detective Jo Martinez: Alana de la Garza
Lucas Wahl: David Moore
Detective Mike Hanson: Donnie Keshawarz
Lieutenant Joanna Reece: Lorraine Toussaint
Abraham "Abe" Morgan Judd Hirsch
Fringe – 2008-2013 (100 episodes)
Members of the Fringe Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation use fringe science and FBI techniques to investigate a series of unexplained, often ghastly occurrences, which are related to mysteries surrounding a parallel universe.
Olivia Dunham Anna Torv
Peter Bishop Joshua Jackson
Dr. Walter John Noble
Phillip Broyles Lance Reddick
Astrid Farnsworth Jasika Nicole
Nina Sharp Blair Brown
William Bell Leonard Nimoy
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series – 2014-
The series was developed from the 1996 film of the same name.
Richie Gecko breaks his brother Seth out of jail and the two set off on a crime spree pursued by the police.
They eventually end up at a strip club “The Titty Twister” where vampires rule from dusk till dawn.
Seth Gecko D. J. Cotrona
Richie Gecko Zane Holtz
Santanico Pandemonium Eiza González
Ranger Freddie Gonzalez Jesse Garcia
Katherine Fuller Madison Davenport
Scott Fuller Brandon Soo Hoo
Carlos Madrigal Wilmer Valderrama
Aidan Tanner/Sex Machine Jake Busey
Lord Amancio Malvado Esai Morales
The Regulator Danny Trejo
Jacob Fuller Robert Patrick
Ranger Earl McGraw Don Johnson/Jesse Johnson
Game of Thrones
NOTE: THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE SHOW – JUST COVERS THE BARE BONES (and possible quiz questions)
An adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, George R. R. Martin's series of fantasy novels, the first of which is titled A Game of Thrones. It is filmed in a Belfast studio and on location.
First episode: “Winter is Coming”
Continents: Westeros and Essos.
Essos lies to the east of Westeros, across the Narrow Sea. In the north of Westeros is a largely unmapped area, separated by a massive wall of ice and old magic.
The series chronicles the power struggles among the noble families as they fight for control of the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms.
Noble Houses of Westeros:
| Kingdom | Ruled by: |
| Kingdom of the North | House Stark of Winterfell |
| Kingdom of the Mountain and the Vale | House Arryn of the Eyrie |
| Kingdom of the Isles and Rivers | House Hoare of Castle Harrenhal |
| Kingdom of the Rock | House Lannister of Casterly Rock |
| Kingdom of the Stormlands | House Durrandon of Storm's End |
| Kingdom of the Reach | House Gardener of Highgarden |
| Principality of Dorne | House Martell of Sunspear. |
Cast
Tyrion Lannister Peter Dinklage
Cersei Lannister Lena Headey
Daenerys Targaryen Emilia Clarke
Jon Snow Kit Harington
Sansa Stark Sophie Turner
Arya Stark Maisie Williams
Jorah Mormont Iain Glen
Jaime Lannister Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Samwell Tarly John Bradley
Theon Greyjoy Alfie Allen
Petyr Baelish Aidan Gillen
Varys Conleth Hill
Brienne of Tarth Gwendoline Christie
Tywin Lannister Charles Dance
Sandor Clegane Rory McCann
Bronn Jerome Flynn
Joffrey Baratheon Jack Gleeson
Catelyn Stark Michelle Fairley
Bran Stark Isaac Hempstead Wright
Stannis Baratheon Stephen Dillane
Missandei Nathalie Emmanuel
Robb Stark Richard Madden
Margaery Tyrell Natalie Dormer
Davos Seaworth Liam Cunningham
Shae Sibel Kekilli
Melisandre Carice van Houten
Gilly Hannah Murray
Tommen Baratheon Dean-Charles Chapman
Roose Bolton Michael McElhatton
Tormund Giantsbane Kristofer Hivju
Gendry Joe Dempsie
Ygritte Rose Leslie
Daario Naharis Michiel Huisman
Ramsay Bolton Iwan Rheon
Jaqen H'ghar Tom Wlaschiha
Jeor Mormont James Cosmo
Talisa Stark Oona Chaplin
Eddard “Ned” Stark Sean Bean
Khal Drogo Jason Momoa
Ellaria Sand Indira Varma
Robert Baratheon Mark Addy
Viserys Targaryen Harry Lloyd
Gemini Man – 1976
A short-lived series based on H G Wells “The Invisible Man” which replaced a series of that name starring David McCallum (see below).
Sam Casey can press a button on his special watch which turns him invisible – but only for 15 minutes per day.
Sam Casey Ben Murphy
Abby Lawrence Katherine Crawford
Leonard Driscoll William Sylvester
Ghost Whisperer – 2005-2010
Melinda Gordon has the ability to see and communicate with ghosts and she helps .them resolve their problems and cross over into the light, or the spirit world.
Melinda Gordon Jennifer Love Hewitt
Jim Clancy/Sam Lucas David Conrad
Andrea Marino Aisha Tyler
Delia Banks Camryn Manheim
Professor Rick Payne Jay Mohr
Ned Banks Tyler Patrick Jones/Christoph Sanders
Professor Eli James Jamie Kennedy
Aiden Lucas Connor Gibbs
Gotham – 2014-
This is essentially a crime series revolving around the origin stories of characters from Batman – James Gordon, Bruce Wayne and various villains.
James Gordon Ben McKenzie
Harvey Bullock Donal Logue
Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin Robin Lord Taylor
Bruce Wayne David Mazouz
Barbara Kean Erin Richards
Sarah Essen Zabryna Guevara
Alfred Pennyworth Sean Pertwee
Selina "Cat" Kyle/Catwoman Camren Bicondova
Edward Nygma/The Riddler Cory Michael Smith
Carmine Falcone John Doman
Harvey Dent/Two-Face Nicholas D'Agosto
Grimm – 2011-
Homicide cop Nick Burkhardt is descended from a line of guardians known as Grimms, charged with keeping balance between humanity and the mythological creatures of the world called Wesen.
Nicholas "Nick" Burkhardt David Giuntoli
Hank Griffin Russell Hornsby
Juliette Silverton Bitsie Tulloch
Monroe Silas Weir Mitchell
Captain Sean Renard Sasha Roiz
Sergeant Drew Wu Reggie Lee
Rosalee Calvert Bree Turner
Adalind Schade Claire Coffee
Haven – 2010-2015
FBI Agent Parker is sent to the town of Haven, Maine where supernatural occurrences have reappeared.
Audrey Parker Emily Rose
Nathan Wuornos Lucas Bryant
Garland Wuornos Nicholas Campbell
Duke Crocker Eric Balfour
Helix – 2014-2015
A team of scientists from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) travel to a research facility in the Arctic to investigate a potential outbreak of disease only to discover evidence of genetic engineering taking place which could threaten the existence of mankind.
Dr. Alan Farragut Billy Campbell
Dr. Hiroshi Hatake Hiroyuki Sanada
Dr. Julia Walker Kyra Zagorsky
Major Sergio Balleseros Mark Ghanimé
Dr. Kyle Sommers Matt Long
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys – 1995-1999
The series was set in a fantasy version of Ancient Greece (with some very odd chronology) and based on the tales of the hero Heracles (Hercules).
Hercules Kevin Sorbo
Iolaus Michael Hurst
Ares Kevin Smith
Autolycus Bruce Campbell
Callisto Hudson Leick
Cassandra Claudia Black
Cupid Karl Urban
Gabrielle Renée O'Connor
Xena Lucy Lawless
Heroes – 2006-2010
Ordinary people discover that they have superhuman abilities:
Peter Petrelli - can mimic abilities of other people.
Claire Bennet - a high-school cheerleader who can spontaneously regenerate (the series spawned the tagline “Save the Cheerleader, Save the World”).
Nathan Petrelli - can fly.
Hiro Nakamura - can manipulate space-time.
LAPD police officer Matt Parkman - can read people's minds.
Sylar – a serial killer who steals the powers of other superhumans.
After a very successful first season, the series became something of a critical failure the longer it went on (average US viewers – season 1: 13.5m; season 4: 6.5m)
A 13 episode miniseries Heroes Reborn aired in 2015 (UK 2016).
Peter Petrelli Milo Ventimiglia
Claire Bennet Hayden Panettiere
Nathan Petrelli Adrian Pasdar
Hiro Nakamura Masi Oka
Matt Parkman Greg Grunberg
Noah Bennet Jack Coleman
Niki Sanders/Tracy Strauss Ali Larter
Isaac Mendez Santiago Cabrera
Zachary Quinto Sylar (Gabriel Gray)
Elle Bishop Kristen Bell
Hex – 2004-2005
Set at a remote English school, Medenham Hall, which was built on the site of a past witchcraft scandal.
Student Cassie has a baby (Malachi) by fallen angel Azazeal.
Cassandra "Cassie" Hughes Christina Cole
Thelma Bates Jemima Rooper
Azazeal Michael Fassbender
Leon Taylor Jamie Davis
Ella Dee Laura Pyper
Roxanne Davenport Amber Sainsbury
Jo Watkins Anna Wilson-Jones
David Tyrel Colin Salmon
Gemma Zoe Tapper
Malachi Joseph Beattie
Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, The – BBC 1981
A television adaptation of Douglas Adams's The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy following the original radio series, the first novel, LP and stage shows.
Following the destruction of the Earth to make way for a galactic super-highway, Arthur Dent is saved by Ford Prefect (a researcher for the Guide) and ends up on the Starship Heart of Gold, which has been stolen by Ford's semi-cousin Zaphod Beeblebrox. Also on board are Trillian, a young woman who Arthur once met at a party and Marvin the Paranoid Android.
42: the answer to life, the universe and everything (as provided by the supercomputer Deep Thought after 7.5 million years.
Slartibartfast is a Magrathean, and a designer of planets. He created the fjords found on the coast of Norway.
Levels of intelligence on Earth – mice, dolphins, humans in that order.
The Book (narrator) Peter Jones
Arthur Dent Simon Jones
Ford Prefect David Dixon
Trillian Sandra Dickinson
Zaphod Beeblebrox Mark Wing-Davey
Marvin Stephen Moore (voice)
Slartibartfast Richard Vernon
Deep Thought Valentine Dyall
Humans – Channel 4 2015-
A series based on Swedish science fiction drama Real Humans which examines the impact of the invention of anthropomorphic robots called "synths."
Humans
Laura Hawkins Katherine Parkinson
Toby Hawkins Theo Stevenson
Dr. George Millican William Hurt
Matilda "Mattie" Hawkins Lucy Carless
Sophie Hawkins Pixie Davies
Joseph "Joe" Hawkins Tom Goodman-Hill
Jill Drummond Jill Halfpenny
D.S. Pete Drummond Neil Maskell
Leo Elster Colin Morgan
Professor Edwin Hobb Danny Webb
Synths
Anita/Mia Gemma Chan
Niska Emily Berrington
D.S. Karen Voss Ruth Bradley
Simon Jack Derges
Fred Sope Dirisu
Vera Rebecca Front
Max Ivanno Jeremiah
Odi Will Tudor
Hunger, The – 1997-2000
A horror anthology series of independent episodes.
Host (series 1) Terence Stamp
Host (series 2) David Bowie
Incredible Hulk, The – 1978-1982
After the death of his wife in a car accident, during which he feels he failed to save her, Dr David Banner experiments on himself and over-doses himself with gamma radiation. The result is that during moments of high (negative) emotion he transforms into the Incredible Hulk, a 7’, 330 lbs, green-skinned creature, with superhuman strength (“Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I’m angry.”)
When yet another accident ends with the death of his laboratory partner, Banner goes into hiding but is constantly stalked by reporter Jack McGee.
David Bruce Banner Bill Bixby
Hulk Lou Ferrigno
Jack McGee Jack Colvin
Invaders, The – 1967-1968
The opening narration just about sums it all up: “The Invaders, alien beings from a dying planet. Their destination: the Earth. Their purpose: to make it their world. David Vincent has seen them. For him, it began one lost night on a lonely country road, looking for a shortcut that he never found. It began with a closed deserted diner, and a man too long without sleep to continue his journey. It began with the landing of a craft from another galaxy. Now David Vincent knows that the Invaders are here, that they have taken human form. Somehow he must convince a disbelieving world that the nightmare has already begun.”
David Vincent Roy Thinnes
Invasion: Earth – BBC 1998
A small NATO force who attempt to thwart an invasion of Earth by a race of inter-dimensional alien beings.
It begins with the crash of a UFO during the V-2 rocket bombing of England in WWII and then moves on to the present day (1998) where another UFO is shot down over the North Sea.
Flight Lt. Chris Drake Vincent Regan
Dr. Amanda Tucker Maggie O'Neill
Maj. Gen. David Reece Fred Ward
Squadron Leader Helen Knox Phyllis Logan
Lt. Charles Terrell Anton Lesser
Group Capt. Susan Preston Sara Kestelman
Invisible Man, The
There have been various TV adaptations inspired by H G Wells’ 1897 novel “The Invisible Man”.
Invisible Man, The – ITV 1958-1959
Scientist Peter Brady is accidently rendered invisible by radiation and is recruited by the British Intelligence. When not invisible Brady’s head is swathed in bandages and wears sunglasses.
The Invisible Man “Himself” (uncredited voice: Tim Turner)
Diane Brady Wilson Lisa Daniely
Sally Wilson Deborah Watling
Sir Charles Anderson/Colonel Ward Ernest Clark
Invisible Man, The – 1975
Opening credits: “MACHINE MALFUNCTION... WESTIN PERMANENTLY INVISIBLE... KLAE CORPORATION WILL FINANCE RECOVERY EFFORT... WESTIN WILL RENDER SERVICES AS SECRET AGENT. HIS CODE NAME: KLAE RESOURCE”
It was replaced with The Gemini Man (see above).
Dr. Daniel Westin David McCallum
Kate Westin Melinda O. Fee
Walter Carlson Craig Stevens
Invisible Man, The – BBC 1984
This series was a more faithful adaptation of the original book. A scientist discovers a formula by which to make himself invisible. He is driven to insanity by his inability to reverse the formula and uses his invisibility to terrorize those around him.
The Invisible Man Pip Donaghy
Dr. Samuel Kemp David Gwillim
Dr. Edward Cuss Gerald James
Mrs. Jenny Hall Lila Kaye
Lucy Merelina Kendall
Invisible Man, The – 2000-2002
Fawkes is a career criminal who is released from prison to be a guinea pig for his scientist brother. He implanted with the Quicksilver gland which gives him various powers beyond being able to simply turn invisible:
· he can turn his eyes invisible and see in infrared
· his body temperature lowers to a point where he can escape heat-seeking weapons
· he can turn others invisible so long as he remains in contact with them
· he can even turn parts of his body invisible while leaving the rest of him fully visible
After his brother’s death (along with the chance of removing the gland without killing him) he begins to work for The Agency,
Darien Fawkes Vincent Ventresca
Robert Albert Hobbes Paul Ben-Victor
Charles Borden a.k.a. The Official Eddie Jones
Claire a.k.a. the Keeper Shannon Kenny
Jake 2.0 – 2003-2004
NSA computer tech Jake Foley is accidentally infected by nanobots which give him superhuman powers meaning he is able to control technology with his brain.
Jake Foley Christopher Gorham
Kyle Duarte Philip Anthony-Rodriguez
Deputy Director Louise "Lou" Beckett Judith Scott
Sarah Carter Marina Black
Diane Hughes Keegan Connor Tracy
Jekyll – BBC 2007
Written by Stephen Moffat and described as a sequel to R L Stevenson’s “Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde”, rather than an adaptation of it.
Tom Jackman is the only living descendent of Dr. Jekyll (and Mr. Hyde) and discovers he is sharing his body with a Hyde-like alter-ego.
Dr. Tom Jackman James Nesbitt
Claire Jackman Gina Bellman
Peter Syme Denis Lawson
Katherine Reimer Michelle Ryan
Miranda Meera Syal
Min Fenella Woolgar
Jekyll and Hyde – ITV 2015-
Set in 1930s London (and Ceylon/Sri Lanka). Robert Jekyll is the grandson of Henry Jekyll (from Stevenson’s novel) and has inherited a split personality with violent alter-ego.
Dr. Robert Jekyll Tom Bateman
Sir Roger Bulstrode Richard E. Grant
Mr Sackler Tom Rhys Harries
Captain Dance Enzo Cilenti
Ravi Najaran Michael Karim
Dr. Vishal Najaran Ace Bhatti
Gurinder Najaran Lolita Chakrabarti
Isabella "Bella" Charming Natalie Gumede
Lily Clarke Stephanie Hyam
Maxwell Utterson Christian McKay
Hilary "Hils" Barnstaple Ruby Bentall
Garson Donald Sumpter
Jeremiah – 2002-2004
In 2006 a plague (known as the “Big Death” or “Big D”) wiped out all humanity over the age of 13. Fifteen years later Jeremiah and Kurdy begin a quest to restore civilisation.
Jeremiah Luke Perry
Kurdy Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Markus Alexander Peter Stebbings
Jericho – 2006-2008
A small town in Kansas becomes isolated following nuclear blasts of unknown origin in major US cities and an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) destroys communications. Relations with the nearby town of New Bern descend into warfare. In season two the town comes under the government of the "Allied States of America" (ASA).
The series was cancelled after one season but resurrected for one more season after a fan campaign.
Jake Green Skeet Ulrich
Robert Hawkins Lennie James
Emily Sullivan Ashley Scott
Eric Green Kenneth Mitchell
Gray Anderson Michael Gaston
Johnston Green Gerald McRaney
Gail Green Pamela Reed
Joan of Arcadia – 2003-2005
Teenager Joan Girardi sees and speaks with God (who appears in various guises) and performs tasks she is given as she promised to do so if her brother survived a car crash.
Joan Girardi Amber Tamblyn
Will Girardi Joe Mantegna
Helen Girardi Mary Steenburgen
Kevin Girardi Jason Ritter
Luke Girardi Michael Welch
Adam Rove Chris Marquette
Grace Polk Becky Wahlstrom
Jupiter Moon –1990 (150 episodes)
A sci-fi soap opera broadcast 3 times a week on BSB’s Galaxy Channel.
In 2050 the space ship Ilea serves as a university and is in semi-permanent orbit above the space city Callisto.
Anna Begani Anna Pernicci
Victoria Frobisher Nicola Wright
Petra Charlotte Martin
Mercedes Page Anna Chancellor
K-9 and Company – 1981
This is a one-off TV film (aka A Girl’s Best Friend) which was intended as a pilot for a spin-off series from Dr Who.
Sarah Jane eventually got a series of her own in The Sarah Jane Adventures (see below), which also featured K-9 in a supporting role, in 2007. K-9 also featured in an Australian/UK co-production children’s series, K-9 (2009-2010).
Sarah Jane Smith Elisabeth Sladen
K-9 (voice) John Leeson
Commander Bill Pollock Bill Fraser
Brendan Richards Ian Sears
George Tracey Colin Jeavons
Killjoys – 2013 –
Three bounty hunters chase criminals in the Quad.
Dutch/Yalena Hannah John-Kamen
John Jaqobis Aaron Ashmore
D'avin Jaqobis Luke Macfarlane
Kingdom Hospital – 2004
Kingdom Hospital was built on the site of a mill that manufactured military uniforms during the American Civil War. One hospital burned down (“Old Kingdom”) and New Kingdom was built. It is haunted by (amongst others) a young girl, a teenage boy, and a strange anteater with teeth known as Antibus. The thoughts of Blondi a German Shepherd dog are sometimes heard and Peter Rickman, a comatose patient in Room 426 can travel between the human and spirit worlds.
Also known as Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital and based on Lars von Trier's The Kingdom.
Dr. Hook Andrew McCarthy
Dr. Stegman Bruce Davison
Dr. Brenda Abelson Meagen Fay
Dr. Jesse James Ed Begley, Jr.
Dr. Elmer Traff Jamie Harrold
Dr. Lona Massingale Sherry Miller
Dr. Christine Draper Allison Hossack
Dr. Louis Traff William Wise
Nurse Carrie von Trier Lena Georgas
Abel Lyon Brandon Bauer
Christa Mendelson Jennifer Cunningham
Otto Julian Richings
Bobby Druse Del Pentecost
Sally Druse Diane Ladd
Peter Rickman Jack Coleman
Natalie Rickman Suki Kaiser
Mary Jensen Jodelle Micah Ferland
Paul Morlock Kett Turton
Kinvig – ITV 1981
A sci-fi comedy set in an electrical shop in Bingleton.
Des Kinvig Tony Haygarth
Netta Kinvig Patsy Rowlands
Miss Griffin Prunella Gee
Jim Piper Colin Jeavons
Buddo Simon Williams
Knight Rider – ITV 1982-1986
After detective Michael Long is shot in the face he is rescued by Wilton Knight and given a new face and new identity – Michael Knight. Wilton recruits him to work for the Foundation for Law and Government (FLAG) and provides him with the Knight Industries Two Thousand (KITT), a heavily modified, Pontiac Firebird Trans Am which has special features including an extremely durable shell and frame and AI computer control.
KITT’s prototype was KARR (Knight Automated Roving Robot).
Intro: "Knight Rider, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a man who does not exist. Michael Knight, a young loner on a crusade to champion the cause of the innocent, the helpless, the powerless in a world of criminals who operate above the law."
Michael Knight (Michael Arthur Long) David Hasselhoff
Garthe Knight David Hasselhoff
William Daniels (voice) KITT
Devon Miles Edward Mulhare
Dr. Bonnie Barstow Patricia McPherson
April Curtis Rebecca Holden
Reginald Cornelius III aka RC3 Peter Parros
Wilton Knight Richard Basehart
Team Knight Rider (TKR) – 1997-1998
A short lived series in which Michael Knight is replaced by a team of 5 each with a computerized talking vehicle counterpart: Danté (DNT-1) (Kyle), Domino (DMO-1) (Jenny), Attack Beast (BST-1) (Duke), Kat (KAT-1) (Erica), Plato (PLATO-1) (Trek).
Kyle Stewart Brixton Karnes
Jenny Andrews Christine Steel
Duke DePalma Duane Davis
Erica West Kathy Trageser
Kevin "Trek" Sanders Nick Wechsler
Knight Rider – 2008-2009
Set 25 years after the original, in this series Michael Knight’s son Mike is the driver of the next generation KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand), now a Ford Shelby GT500KR Mustang.
Mike Knight (aka Mike Traceur) Justin Bruening
Dr. Sarah Graiman Deanna Russo
KITT Val Kilmer (voice)
Billy Morgan Paul Campbell
Dr. Charles Graiman Bruce Davison
Kolchak: the Night Stalker – 1974-1975
Chicago newspaper reporter Kolchak investigates mysterious crimes with unlikely causes, which often involve the supernatural, including fantastic creatures.
Carl Kolchak Darren McGavin
Tony Vincenzo Simon Oakland
Ron Updyke Jack Grinnage
Emily Cowles Ruth McDevitt
Monique Marmelstein Carol Ann Susi
Kolchak: the Night Stalker – 2005
A remake of the above but now set in Los Angeles. After Kolchak’s wife is murdered he investigates other strange murders, believing they are linked in some way to her death.
Carl Kolchak Stuart Townsend
Perri Reed Gabrielle Union
Jain McManus Eric Jungmann
Anthony Vincenzo Cotter Smith
Kyle XY – 2006-2009
A super-intelligent teenager wakes up naked in woods with no memory of any previous existence. He is adopted into the Trager family.
Kyle Trager Matt Dallas
Nicole Trager Marguerite MacIntyre
Stephen Trager Bruce Thomas
Lori Trager April Matson
Josh Trager Jean-Luc Bilodeau
Declan McDonough Chris Olivero
Amanda Bloom Kirsten Prout
Land of the Giants – 1968-1970
The sub-orbital spaceship “Spindrift” on route from LA to London (in 1983!) is caught in a space storm and crash lands on a planet where everything is twelve times larger than on Earth.
Captain Steve Burton Gary Conway
Dan Erickson Don Marshall
Mark Wilson Don Matheson
Alexander Fitzhugh Kurt Kasznar
Barry Lockridge Stefan Arngrim
Valerie Scott Deanna Lund
Betty Hamilton Heather Young
Land of the Lost – 1974
The Marshall family are trapped in an alternate universe inhabited by dinosaurs, a primate-type people called Pakuni, and devolved, aggressive humanoid/lizard creatures called Sleestak.
Rick Marshall Spencer Milligan
Uncle Jack Marshall Ron Harper
Will Marshall Wesley Eure
Holly Marshall Kathy Coleman
Cha-Ka Phillip Paley
Malak Richard Kiel
Land of the Lost – 1991
A remake of the above but this time the family is the Porters, who are trapped in a parallel universe after their Jeep Cherokee fell through a time portal.
Thomas "Tom" Porter Timothy Bottoms
Kevin Porter Robert Gavin
Anamarie "Annie" Porter Jennifer Drugan
Christa Shannon Day
Last Train, The – 1999
Passengers on a train to Sheffield are accidently cryogenically frozen just before an asteroid devastates the Earth (!). They are revived into a post-apocalyptic landscape.
Harriet Ambrose Nicola Walker
Ian Hart Christopher Fulford
Colin Wallace Steve Huison
Mick Sizer (Michael Smith) Treva Etienne
Jandra Nixon Amita Dhiri
Austin Danforth James Hazeldine
Jean Wilson Janet Dale
Roe Germaine Zoe Telford
Leo Nixon Sacha Dhawan
Anita Nixon Dinita Gohil
Hild Caroline Carver
Librarians, The – 2014-
Lost in time at space at the start of the series, the “Library” exists in its own pocket universe and is the storehouse of magical and powerful relics. The 'Library' itself appears to be sentient (or semi-sentient), and sends out invitations to prospective Librarians and Guardians. The existing Librarian is Flynn Carsen with Eve Baird as his “Guardian” who, together with the Caretaker Jenkins, solve impossible mysteries, recover powerful artifacts, and fight against supernatural threats. As the series progresses Flynn and Eve, together with prospective Librarians Ezekiel, Cassandra and Jacob form a team.
Flynn Carsen Noah Wyle
Colonel Eve Baird Rebecca Romijn
Jacob Stone Christian Kane
Cassandra Cillian Lindy Booth
Ezekiel Jones John Kim
Jenkins (Galeas/Galahad) John Larroquette
Life on Mars – BBC 2006-2007
Manchester policeman Sam Tyler is hit by a car in 2006 and wakes up to find himself in 1973 and working for the Manchester and Salford Police under the command of Gene Hunt.
The 1974 Ford Cortina used in the series was auctioned on eBay for Comic Relief in 2007 for £12,800.
Sam is “haunted” by the BBC Test Card girl.
A Russian version was called The Dark Side of the Moon and the Spanish version The Girl from Yesterday. A US remake was broadcast in 2008-2009 with Jason O'Mara as Sam and Harvey Keitel as Gene.
Sequel: Ashes to Ashes (see above)
Sam Tyler John Simm
Gene Hunt Philip Glenister
Annie Cartwright Liz White
Ray Carling Dean Andrews
Chris Skelton Marshall Lancaster
Logan's Run – 1977-1978
A series based on the 1976 film of the same name and set in the 23rd Century where survivors of a nuclear war live in a domed city and are not allowed to live past the age of 30.
Logan and Jessica become “Runners” in order to avoid the life-ending Carousel Ceremony and are pursued by Sandmen as they try to find “Sanctuary”.
Logan 5 Gregory Harrison
Jessica 6 Heather Menzies
Rem Donald Moffat
Francis Randy Powell
Lone Gunmen, The – 2001
A spin-off series from The X-Files (see below) which centres around the three members of “The Lone Gunmen”, a group of investigators who run a conspiracy theory magazine.
The series included an episode (first broadcast 4 March 2001) in which members of the U.S. government conspire to hijack an airliner and fly it into the World Trade Center in order to justify a war on terror.
John Fitzgerald Byers Bruce Harwood
Melvin Frohike Tom Braidwood
Richard "Ringo" Langly Dean Haglund
Yves Adele Harlow Zuleikha Robinson
Jimmy Bond Stephen Snedden
Lost – 2004-2010 (121 episodes)
Plane crash (Oceanic Airline's Flight 815)
324 people on board - 71 initial survivors (70 humans and one dog) spread across the three sections of the plane crash. Tail section survivors (“Tallies”)
Uninhabited (?) tropical island.
Metal hatch, “smoke monster”, Man in Black, “The Others”
Flashbacks/Flashforwards/Flashsideways
Time travel
Dharma Initiative
6 seasons
Last episode: “The End”
Jack Shephard Matthew Fox
Kate Austen Evangeline Lilly
Hugo "Hurley" Reyes Jorge Garcia
James "Sawyer" Ford Josh Holloway
John Locke/Man in Black Terry O'Quinn
Sayid Jarrah Naveen Andrews
Jin-Soo Kwon Daniel Dae Kim
Sun-Hwa Kwon Yunjin Kim
Claire Littleton Emilie de Ravin
Charlie Pace Dominic Monaghan
Michael Dawson Harold Perrineau
Walt Lloyd Malcolm David Kelley
Shannon Rutherford Maggie Grace
Boone Carlyle Ian Somerhalder
Rose Nadler L. Scott Caldwell
Christian Shephard John Terry
Danielle Rousseau Mira Furlan/Melissa Farman
Bernard Nadler Sam Anderson
Ana Lucia Cortez Michelle Rodriguez
Desmond Hume Henry Ian Cusick
Pierre Chang François Chau
Mr. Eko Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Elizabeth "Libby" Smith Cynthia Watros
Benjamin Linus Michael Emerson
Alex Rousseau Tania Raymonde
Penny Widmore Sonya Walger
Juliet Burke Elizabeth Mitchell
Nikki Fernandez Kiele Sanchez
Paulo Rodrigo Santoro
Richard Alpert Nestor Carbonell
Eloise Hawking Fionnula Flanagan
Daniel Faraday Jeremy Davies
Miles Straume Ken Leung
Charlotte Lewis Rebecca Mader
Frank Lapidus Jeff Fahey
Ilana Verdansky Zuleikha Robinson
Lost in Space – 1965-1968
The Robinson family plus pilot Don West board the Jupiter 2 on a mission involving a five-and-a-half-year journey to a planet orbiting Alpha Centauri. Unknown to them Dr Smith is working for a foreign government who want to beat the US in race for space colonisation. He has programmed the ships’ Robot to destroy vital systems soon after launch but is then accidently trapped aboard as the launch takes place. The family finds themselves lost in space.
The Robot only says “Danger, Will Robinson!” in one episode.
Dr. John Robinson Guy Williams
Dr. Maureen Robinson June Lockhart
Major Don West Mark Goddard
Judy Robinson Marta Kristen
Penny Robinson Angela Cartwright
Will Robinson Billy Mumy
Dr. Zachary Smith Jonathan Harris
The B-9 Robot Bob May (operator); Dick Tufeld (voice)
Man from Atlantis – 1977-1978
Amnesiac Mark Harris is possibly the only survivor of Atlantis. With superhuman strength, the ability to breathe underwater at great depths, webbed hands and feet and an unusual swimming style, he is recruited by the Foundation for Oceanic Research, a governmental agency that conducts top secret research and explores the depths of the ocean in a sophisticated submarine called the “Cetacean”.
Mark Harris Patrick Duffy
C.W. Crawford Alan Fudge
Dr. Elizabeth Merrill Belinda Montgomery
Manimal – 1983
A short-lived series in which shape-shifter Chase helps in solving crimes by turning himself into any animal he chooses.
Intro: “Dr Jonathan Chase... wealthy, young, handsome. A man with the brightest of futures. A man with the darkest of pasts. From Africa's deepest recesses, to the rarefied peaks of Tibet, heir to his father's legacy and the world's darkest mysteries. Jonathan Chase, master of the secrets that divide man from animal, animal from man... Manimal!”
Dr. Jonathan Chase Simon MacCorkindale
Brooke Mackenzie Melody Anderson
Tyrone "Ty" C. Earl Michael D. Roberts
Lt. Nick Rivera Reni Santoni
Martian Chronicles, The – 1980
A three episode mini-series loosely based on Ray Bradbury’s book of the same name.
After a couple of expeditions are sent to Mars, the existing Martian population is accidently wiped out by chicken pox (War of the Worlds anyone?) or were they? A nuclear war on Earth means that the few remaining Mars colonists may be the only surviving humans.
Colonel John Wilder Rock Hudson
Ruth Wilder Gayle Hunnicutt
Major Jeff Spender Bernie Casey
Father Stone Roddy McDowall
Sam Parkhill Darren McGavin
Genevieve Selsor Bernadette Peters
Anna Lustig Maria Schell
General Halstead Robert Beatty
Men into Space – 1959-1960
This action series envisioned the future of space travel including the first manned Moon landing and possible expeditions to Mars. Prescience included episodes recounting problems similar to those experienced by Apollo 8 and Apollo 13.
Col. Edward McCauley William Lundigan
Merlin – BBC 2008-2012
This was a series following the adventures of a young Prince, later King, Arthur and his servant Merlin. Unbeknown to Arthur, Merlin is a powerful warlock but Merlin cannot reveal this as Arthur’s father Uther has banned the use of magic from his realm. In this version of the legend Guinevere (here usually known as Gwen) is a servant girl.
Merlin Colin Morgan
Arthur Pendragon Bradley James
Morgana Katie McGrath
Guinevere ("Gwen") Angel Coulby
Gaius Richard Wilson
The Great Dragon John Hurt (voice)
Uther Pendragon Anthony Head
Agravaine de Bois Nathaniel Parker
Millennium – 1996-1999
Ex-FBI agent Frank Black is now a consultant for a mysterious organization known as the Millennium Group. He has the ability to see inside the minds of criminals.
Created by Chris Carter, who also wrote The X-Files.
Frank Black Lance Henriksen
Catherine Black Megan Gallagher
Emma Hollis Klea Scott
Misfits – E4 1999-2003
A group of young offenders doing community service develop supernatural powers after a strange electrical storm. Their various adventures include time travel and selling/transferring their powers.
Nathan Robert Sheehan
Alisha Antonia Thomas
Simon Iwan Rheon
Kelly Lauren Socha
Curtis Nathan Stewart-Jarrett
Rudy Joseph Gilgun
Jess Karla Crome
Finn Nathan McMullen
Alex Matt Stokoe
Abbey Natasha O'Keeffe
Monsters – 1988-1991
Anthology horror series.
Monsters, The – BBC 1962
A government agent is killed and the locals link his death to the strange creature they claim inhabits the nearby Lake Kingswater.
John Brent William E. Greene
Felicity Brent Elizabeth Weaver
Hopkins Mark Dignam
Howard Milroy Clifford Cox
Van Halloren Alan Gifford
Professor Cato Robert Harris
Meissonier Gordon Whiting
Esmee Pulford Helen Lindsay
Sergeant Oakroyd Norman Mitchell
Moonbase 3 – BBC 1973
In 2003 5 world powers have colonised the Moon - America (Moonbase 1), Russia (2), Europe (3), China (4) and Brazil (5).
Set entirely within Moonbase 3 where it dealt with the psychological problems of living in such an enclosed environment.
Dr David Caulder Donald Houston
Dr Michel Lebrun Ralph Bates
Dr Helen Smith Fiona Gaunt
Tom Hill Barry Lowe
Mutant X – 2001-2004
Mutant X is a team of "New Mutants" who possess extraordinary powers as a result of genetic engineering.
Adam Kane John Shea
Shalimar Fox Victoria Pratt
Jesse Kilmartin Forbes March
Brennan Mulwray Victor Webster
Emma DeLauro Lauren Lee Smith
Lexa Pierce Karen Cliche
