The Outer Limits, and 5 classic sci-fi TV shows that deserve a reboot

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For FanSided’s ‘Reboot Week’, we look at classic sci-fi shows that were taken off the air too soon and deserve another lease on life.

The 1980s and ’90s had some high concept, classic sci-fi shows that people still love—and if the popularity of the reboot of MacGyver tells us anything, it’s that there is a huge appetite for reboots of classic shows.

The great thing about the ’80s and ’90s is that enough time has elapsed since these shows were last on air that a reboot can easily appeal to a whole new audience.

And for fans of the original shows? What could be more exciting than seeing those great old concepts in new and updated forms?

We look at five classic shows that fans still remember with fondness and would love to see rebooted for modern audiences.

5. Space: Above and Beyond

Let’s start with the obscure—Space: Above and Beyond wasn’t exactly mainstream but it’s got a cult following that swear by its greatness.

The show follows a group of human pilots as they fight a powerful and technologically advanced alien space army. But that’s not it—humans are also battling an enemy from within. Silicates—human-made androids bred for war—may be in cahoots with the aliens!

In just 23 episodes, Space: Above and Beyond packed in a lot—four story arcs, a massive cast of fascinating characters, tons of mystery, and pretty cool effects for 1995. It was a pity the show was canceled after just one season, ending the story on a cliff-hanger that fans still talk about.

Think of Space: Above and Beyond as Battlestar Galactica meets X-Files—and that’s the kind of sci-fi that people would love in the 21st century. Add more representation, eke out the story arcs instead of jamming them into one season, and we all know special effects on TV have become much better—this show is primed for a reboot!

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