TV series

Space: Above and Beyond

1995–1996 · 1 season

A gritty, earnest war drama in space that follows young soldiers facing loss, prejudice, and hidden agendas with a somber, tense tone.

Overview: 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.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, survival, identity, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
survival
identity
betrayal
loyalty
Places: space
military
Era: near-future
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild