TV series

Space Cases

1996–1997 · 2 seasons

A cheerful, kid-friendly space adventure with misfit charm, episodic dangers and a cozy found-family vibe that rarely gets heavy.

Overview: Space Cases is a science fiction television series. Its premise revolves around a group of misfit students and two adults who are stranded far from home aboard an alien ship. Their attempts at journeying back see many dangerous adventures and controversies, with some occasionally more mature themes.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, earnest and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Found family, coming-of-age, survival, friendship
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: found family
coming-of-age
survival
friendship
identity
Places: space
Era: far-future
Audience: family
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Genres: drama, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure
Created by: Bill Mumy, Peter David
Starring: Walter Jones, Kristian Ayre, Cary Lawrence, Anik Matern, Jewel Staite, Rebecca Herbst, Rahi Azizi, Paige Christina
Music: Jeff Fisher
Cinematography: Marc Charlebois
Length: 2 seasons, 26 episodes, 22 min each
Network: Nickelodeon
Country: United States of America
Languages: English