Space Patrol
Created by Rolf Honold, Hans Gottschalk
On Das Erste
An early space-adventure series built on alien conflict and exploration, with the earnest optimism and visual spectacle of 1960s European sci-fi.
Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion, also known as Raumpatrouille Orion, and Space Patrol Orion in English, was the first German science fiction television series. Its seven episodes were broadcast by ARD beginning September 17, 1966 six years before Star Trek first aired in West Germany. Being a huge success with several reruns audience ratings went up to 56%. Over the years, the series acquired a distinct cult status in Germany.
Questions people ask
Is Space Patrol sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
Is Space Patrol scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Space Patrol violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Space Patrol leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Space Patrol easy watching? 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Space Patrol
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Space Patrol
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Space Patrol, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Space Patrol, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Space Patrol, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
