1978 – 1981 · Series · 50m

Blake's 7

Name: Blake's 7
Director: Andrew Morgan, David Maloney, Douglas Camfield, Mary Ridge, Pennant Roberts, Vere Lorrimer, Viktors Ritelis, David Sullivan Proudfoot, Gerald Blake, Michael E. Briant, Derek Martinus, Jonathan Wright-Miller, Desmond McCarthy
Genre: Drama, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1978
Cast: Brian Blessed, Carol Hawkins, Christopher Neame, Colin Higgins, David Cann

Audience

A band of convicts and outsiders escapes aboard a powerful alien spaceship and launches a guerrilla fight against a ruthless interstellar regime. As they stay one step ahead of capture, uneasy alliances, moral gray areas, and constant danger shape their rebellion.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like the adventurous scope of Star Trek but want something darker and more cynical, with rebellious antiheroes and sharp tension; Not for you if dated visuals quickly pull you out.

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Where to watch

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Cast

Brian BlessedCarol HawkinsChristopher NeameColin HigginsDavid CannDavid SterneDeep RoyFrank Henson

Directors

Andrew MorganDavid MaloneyDouglas CamfieldMary RidgePennant RobertsVere LorrimerViktors RitelisDavid Sullivan ProudfootGerald BlakeMichael E. BriantDerek MartinusJonathan Wright-MillerDesmond McCarthy

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