So, on a whim, I started watching Blake's 7. I'd heard of it, of course, being a lifelong nerd, but I'd never seen an episode.
Now I've seen the first three. And it is, dare I say it, kind of good? I mean it's micro-budget and dated, but unlike Dr. Who of the same era, it's not cheesy. If you can ignore the terrible props and sets, it's earnest, dark, and surprisingly nuanced. Not every opponent is evil and not every primary character is good.
@montecook I had no idea you had this hole in your nerdiverse. Other Gamer Illuminati who are longtime fans of Blakes 7 include the good folks over at the Save for Half podcast.
I always wanted to do a sequel/RPG scenario: Orac's 7
@montecook Over the course of four series, Blake's 7 is often kind of good, frequently bad, and, finally, in its very last episode, amazingly great. S4E13 "Blake" is not only one of the best episodes in SF TV, but it also elevates the entire programme from cult to classic. If you're going in cold to this show, do not let anyone spoil it for you, ESPECIALLY NOT THE FINALE.
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