“Earth: The Ultimate Battle” and “Andromeda” ran for a number of seasons, every getting the chance to air precisely 110 episodes, with the previous going down on Earth, telling a narrative that sees an alien species referred to as the Taelons arrive with nothing however supposed good-hearted intentions. “Earth: The Ultimate Battle,” a minimum of throughout its early run, had a heavy dose of political thriller, continually encouraging viewers to query what the Taelons had been as much as.
“Andromeda” will seemingly have extra acquainted vibes for “Star Trek” followers — sort of. The primary plot of the Kevin Sorbo-led collection revolves round a ragtag group of spacefarers on a quest to convey freedom to a galaxy plagued with tyranny and strife.
Upon their preliminary debuts and all through their respective runs, “Ultimate Battle” and “Andromeda” didn’t garner the best reception. Each reveals had been seemingly riddled with behind-the-scenes drama, with the previous showcasing a continuing revolving door of forged members leaving and the latter seeing its major showrunner depart earlier than the airing of its second season. Within the yr 2024, maybe these forgotten productions can function nostalgic gems for Trekkies craving to uncover extra of Roddenberry’s inventive perception into the sci-fi style. Followers can discover each reveals on streaming companies like Roku, Tubi, and Freevee.