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Space: Above and Beyond

1995 – 1996Show1 season23 episodes

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes70%93%

A nerve-racking, thrilling drama series about the future and war, with standout score and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 23 episodes · best: S1E12 "Who Monitors the Birds?" 8.6

Episodes

7.6

Story

Set in the years 2063–2064, the show focuses on the "Wildcards", members of the United States Marine Corps Space Aviator Cavalry, 58th Squadron. They are stationed on the space carrier USS Saratoga, and act as infantry and pilots of SA-43 Endo/Exo-Atmospheric Attack Jet fighters.

Feels like

  • Hard Sci-Fi Military Drama
  • Cult Classic Space Opera
  • Emotional Marine Brotherhood
  • Visceral Aerial Combat
  • Dystopian Future Warfare
  • Character-Driven Ensemble
  • Iconic Orchestral Score
  • Gritty Realistic Tone
  • Unresolved Narrative Arc
  • Retro-Futuristic Aesthetic

Cast

24 of 81 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
David Nutter, Thomas J. Wright, Charles Martin Smith
Written by
James Wong, Glen Morgan, Matt Kiene
Produced by
Howard Grigsby, Tim McHugh, Michael Lake
Music by
Shirley Walker

Everyone

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Facts

September 24, 1995 · June 2, 1996 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 1995
Last aired
June 2, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 23 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Trading Bars for Stripes, Puny Earthlings, The Squadette +9

  • Trading Bars for Stripes
  • Puny Earthlings
  • The Squadette
  • The Grim Reaper
  • Faceless Goons
  • The Dead Have Names
  • Macross Missile Massacre
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Ensign Newbie
  • Ace Custom
  • Drill Sergeant Nasty
  • Fatal Family Photo

12 of 188 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Space: Above and Beyond worth watching?"

Questions about Space: Above and Beyond

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Space: Above and Beyond worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). Audiences rate it higher (83 out of 100) than critics (70).

How long does it take to watch Space: Above and Beyond?

17 h

About 17 hours: 23 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1996.

What tropes does Space: Above and Beyond use?

Trading Bars for StripesPuny EarthlingsThe SquadetteThe Grim ReaperFaceless GoonsThe Dead Have NamesMacross Missile MassacreDistracted by the SexyEnsign NewbieAce CustomDrill Sergeant NastyFatal Family Photoand 176 more

TV Tropes lists 188 tropes for it, including Trading Bars for Stripes, Puny Earthlings, and The Squadette.