10 TV Shows That Wanted To Be Star Trek

10. Space Precinct

Space Precinct was a Gerry Anderson production from the early '90s. Anderson had made previous series like Space: 1999, Captain Scarlet, Stingray, and Thunderbirds. This however was a live-action sci-fi mixed with a police procedural. Anderson had created shows in the past that were primarily targeted at a younger audience, which is where the problems began for Space Precinct.

The network didn't know what to do with it. It was popular in Europe, but not so much in America. Despite the outlandish make-up and prosthetics, which were nothing short of impressive, the show aimed at dealing with adult-oriented storylines. Taking its cue from Star Trek, it tried to paint a fantastical future with as much realism as it could, thoroughly confusing the networks.

It then suffered the fate of Star Trek The Original Series' third season. Unsure how to market the show, the networks scheduled it to air either late at night or early in the morning. This led to a low viewership, which in turn led to the show's cancellation after just one season.