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I had absolutely no expectations going into this movie, because it popped up on my streaming service one Friday night and I had never heard of it. It was a wonderful surprise to discover a expertly written, shot and performed piece with a solid social commentary that doesn't come across as overly "preachy".

If you enjoy allegorical, psychological horror with a helping of suspense, dread and gore, give this film a try. The gore isn't used just for the shock factor. It's relevant to the story and effective... not that I take issues with movies that are an all out "gore fest". They can be fun if you're in the mood for that sort of thing, but this particular film is NOT your run of the mill horror movie. I found it to be a true (and rare) work of art in a genre that can sometimes be a cesspool.

Being a fan of Star Trek, I had my doubts about this show because I figured it would be more of a spoof of my favorite childhood (and adulthood) shows, but I was completely wrong! It's got the humor that you would expect from a Seth Macfarlane creation, but it also has the heart, adventure and social relevance of Star Trek. It's obvious that the writers/creators have respect for it's predecessors.

I and my husband immediately got hooked and it's become a "must watch" for my family. It's fun to pick out nods to other sci-fi shows. Don't get me wrong, they put their own spin on it, so it doesn't come across as stale and too familiar. They had big shoes to fill and they are succeeding.

I just rewatched the entire series now in 2021 and loved it as much as I did back in the 90s. Of course, I wish there were at least a few more seasons, that they showed their true form at some point, and that there were a few full episodes dedicated to their first few days on the planet. Even if it was later in the season by way of flashbacks or something along the those lines. It just jumped ahead to 2 weeks later in the first episode. They missed a great opportunity to exhibit just how alien they are.

If the network has not kept moving the time slot for this GREAT show, it would've kept the ratings up (and if Joseph Gordon-Levitt hadn't been gone half of the last season). The writing was quirky and funny, the acting was great and it revisited the old slapstick style humor. Too many 90s sitcoms would take a dramatic turn or get tired and bland after a couple seasons. I just binged all 6 seasons over the last 3-4 days and I just want more, so I decided to watch the first couple episodes again!😁