Space: Above and Beyond
Created by James Wong, Glen Morgan
On FOX
A military space drama centered on a tight squadron of pilots navigating combat, camaraderie, and hidden institutional threats in a near-future war.
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.
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Is Space: Above and Beyond violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Space: Above and Beyond scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Does Space: Above and Beyond leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Space: Above and Beyond easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Is Space: Above and Beyond sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Space: Above and Beyond
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Space: Above and Beyond
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Space: Above and Beyond, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Space: Above and Beyond, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Space: Above and Beyond, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
