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Space Cases (1996)
A fun, albeit derivative sci-fi show for kids
As a young sci-fi nerd, growing up in the mid-90s, I loved Space Cases. The special effects impressed me at the time, and the various story arcs kept me coming back for more (notably the Suzie/Catalina story). However, now that I have context for these kinds of shows, Space Cases seems, well, less than stellar. It's plagued by wooden acting (Davenport's accent is hilariously bad), clumsy dialogue, and some downright annoying characters (honestly, does Thelma have *any* redeeming qualities?). Additionally, the story seems an amalgam of several sci-fi shows from throughout the years (Star Trek: Voyager, Babylon 5, Lost in Space, etc...). Though, what the show lacks, it makes up for with charm. Never before or since Space Cases has there been such a fun sci-fi show with a target audience for ages 7-12. And, since Nickelodeon would rather focus on ugly, sharp-edged, computer-drawn pseudo-anime, it doesn't look like there will be another Space Cases.