{"id":38953,"date":"2024-07-02T07:42:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T14:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wormholeriders.com\/blog\/?p=38953"},"modified":"2025-07-31T12:44:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T19:44:54","slug":"what-does-it-all-mean-netflix-apple-tv-amc-peacock-streaming-bundles-and-what-happened-to-network-tv-original-science-fiction-content-like-stargate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wormholeriders.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/02\/what-does-it-all-mean-netflix-apple-tv-amc-peacock-streaming-bundles-and-what-happened-to-network-tv-original-science-fiction-content-like-stargate\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does It All Mean? – Netflix – Apple TV – AMC – Peacock Streaming Bundles and What Happened to Network TV Original Science Fiction Content Like Stargate?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Fellow Science Fiction Television Series Enthusiasts, <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Have you ever pondered the fate of science fiction TV shows on regular television networks? Streaming has now become the preferred mode of consumption. In the past, we enjoyed shows like Star Trek<\/a>, the original Battlestar Galactica<\/a>, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century<\/a>, Lost in Space<\/a>, and Land of the Lost<\/a>, all broadcast on network television. While it was delightful to tune in on a specific day of the week to catch our favorite science fiction stories, this is apparently nearly no more as TeamWHR<\/a> reported recently<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Streaming giants like Apple TV+<\/a>, Peacock<\/a>, and Netflix<\/a> are now leading the way in offering science fiction shows to fans. <\/span><\/span>It is a fact that the number of science fiction shows pales in comparison to the abundance of cop, doctor, and reality shows that have long dominated streaming apps. These shows have always been the norm for network television, making it a tough environment for new scripted science fiction shows to break through. Even when we do get a new science fiction show, it often struggles to gain the same popularity as the more generic, cookie-cutter shows. In this article we will discuss our favorite streaming series with a fond look back at the good old days of science fiction on network television in the United States. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Shows like Fringe<\/a>, Farscape<\/a>, and Firefly<\/a> were captivating science fiction series that garnered devoted followers but faced challenges due to their ratings. Despite their compelling storylines and high production values, these shows struggled to capture a broader audience. Audiences were primarily familiar with the iconic franchises of Star Trek on television and Star Wars<\/a> in film. As a result, other science fiction shows found it challenging to resonate with viewers beyond the established realms of these two celebrated series.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The rise of streaming services has brought about significant changes for science fiction scripted shows. Once exclusive to regular television networks, these shows now have a new home on popular streaming platforms like Netflix<\/a> and Apple TV<\/a>. This shift has led to increased budgets and more compelling story lines for us, that science fiction series enthusiasts enjoy. With tech giants entering the arena, the genre is experiencing a revival. Despite the occasional unsuccessful endeavor, the future of SciFi on streaming platforms looks promising, and we can look forward to more innovative and captivating shows in the years to come:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This streaming service had been late to the game to produce original science fiction series. This was a result of focusing on movies and licensing content from other entertainment studios. Additionally, Netflix mistakes were often caused by poor choices in producing questionable political propaganda programs that turned off viewers. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Netflix wisely changed their offerings beginning in 2016 to produce Stranger Things<\/a> that has particularly captivated audiences and is set to enter its fifth and final season in 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown<\/a>, Winona Ryder<\/a>, Paul Reiser<\/a>, Finn Wolfhard<\/a> with a strong supporting ensemble cast<\/a> including Sean Astin<\/a>. Stranger Things is one of the lucky series that have survived the dreaded wave of cancellations recently affecting many science fiction genre shows on network television. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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