Space: 1999
The Future Is Fantastic!
Created by Sylvia Anderson, Gerry Anderson
On ITV1
A 1970s space-opera survival drama where a stranded lunar colony faces existential isolation and cosmic mysteries, balancing procedural problem-solving with wonder and dread.
The crew of Moonbase Alpha must struggle to survive when a massive explosion throws the Moon from orbit into deep space.
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Like Space: 1999
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Space: 1999
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Space: 1999, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Space: 1999, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Space: 1999, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
