This ’90s Sci-Fi Series Is a Masterclass in Space Warfare That Even Star Wars Can’t Match

Stop me if you've heard this before: in the distant future, a ragtag group of pilots will wage war against an oppressive empire that reigns over the stars. At first glance, this could describe any film or TV show in the Star Wars universe or Battlestar Galactica. The series in question, however, is Space: Above and Beyond. Created by Glen Morgan and James Wang, Space: Above and Beyond manages to augment what feels like a simple space warfare story with some surprisingly deep themes about the perils of prejudice and the resilience of the human spirit.