SciFiPulse Now: Six Sci-Fi TV Shows That Deserve a Second Chance
Ian Cullen and Marx Pyle revisit six ambitious science fiction series that were cancelled before their time and explore why today’s television landscape could finally do them justice.
July 16, 2026
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Science fiction television has always been home to bold ideas, ambitious storytelling, and unforgettable characters. Unfortunately, not every great series is given the opportunity to reach its full potential. Some fall victim to low ratings, limited budgets, changing network priorities, or simply arriving years before audiences were ready to embrace them. In many cases, these shows developed passionate fan bases that have continued to champion them decades after their cancellation.
In the latest episode of SciFiPulse Now, Ian Cullen and Marx Pyle revisit six science fiction series they believe deserve a second chance. Their picks range from cult favourites like Sliders and The Dresden Files to lesser-known gems including Fantastic Journey, Logan’s Run, Alien Nation, and Odyssey 5. Throughout the discussion, the pair examine what made each series so compelling, why they ultimately failed to achieve lasting success, and how modern television could finally deliver the adaptations these concepts deserve.
The conversation explores a wide variety of classic science fiction themes, including parallel universes, dystopian futures, time travel, urban fantasy, and first contact. Ian and Marx also discuss how today’s streaming platforms, larger production budgets, sophisticated visual effects, and long-form serialized storytelling could breathe new life into many of these forgotten properties. Concepts that may have stretched the limits of 1970s, 1980s, or even early 2000s television could now be realised on screen in ways that their original creators could only dream about.
The episode also celebrates an era of television when networks were willing to take creative risks, even if those risks didn’t always pay off commercially. While some of these shows lasted only a single season, many introduced imaginative worlds and memorable characters that still resonate with fans today.
Do you agree with Ian and Marx’s selections, or is there another forgotten science fiction series that deserves to be rebooted? Watch the episode, join the discussion in the comments, and let us know which classic show you would love to see return for a new generation of viewers. Don’t forget to subscribe to SciFiPulse Now for more in-depth discussions celebrating the very best in science fiction, fantasy, and genre television.
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Ian Cullen
Ian Cullen is the founder of scifipulse.net and has been a fan of science fiction and fantasy from birth.
In the past few years he has written for ‘Star Trek’ Magazine as well as interviewed numerous comics writers, television producers and actors for the SFP-NOW podcast at: www.scifipulseradio.com
When he is not writing for scifipulse.net Ian enjoys playing his guitar, studying music, watching movies and reading his comics.
Ian is both the founder and owner of scifipulse.net
You can contact ian at: ian@scifipulse.net
