Blake's 7
Created by Terry Nation
On BBC One
A scrappy, morally ambiguous space opera about fugitives waging asymmetric warfare against an oppressive regime, balancing ensemble camaraderie with persistent danger and betrayal.
A group of convicts and outcasts fight a guerrilla war against the totalitarian Terran Federation from a highly advanced alien spaceship.
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Questions people ask
Is Blake's 7 scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does Blake's 7 leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Blake's 7 sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Blake's 7 violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Blake's 7 easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Ensemble
Like Blake's 7
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Blake's 7
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Blake's 7, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Blake's 7, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Blake's 7, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
