How Great Science Fiction Works Season 1 Episode 20 The 1990s: The New Space Opera

Space operas-mega-adventures that span galaxies and many pages-introduce complex and layered narratives with complicated characters who are often not immediately likeable. Professor Wolfe traces the components that comprise a space opera, differentiating it from a regular series. Consider how these new space operas relate to-and differ from-classic space operas, and see how modern television and movies have captured mainstream success with the concept.