1. Blake's 7
Blakes 7 is a show that has been talked about for years, and as I write this there is more talk of a new series. The original series ran from 1978 to 1981, and was the creation of Terry Nation, who also created the Daleks and the aforementioned Survivors. It was an interesting take on the space opera sub genre, as it focused on a group of criminals on the run. And this wasn't your daddy's Star Trek. Essentially The Dirty Dozen in space, Blakes 7 even kept going when the shows driving force, Blake himself, left the show. The crew seldom got along, and quite frequently had major rows, just like real people would if trapped on a ship together for long periods of time. With its strong character building and more pessimistic subject matter, the show is still a major cult hit to this day! While Blake's 7 was always a good show, the poor special effects brought it down quite frequently. I can only imagine how amazing a remake that keeps the dark tone of the original, but with modern computer effects, could be. And it may happen sooner rather than later. Just this past August the Syfy network announced that Joe Pokaski would develop the script with Martin Campbell directing. With the quality of programs Syfy is generally known for, this information leaves me a bit wanting. I would much prefer the show stay with the BBC, where its darker tone and moral ambiguity would more likely remain intact.
So what do you think? Do you agree with these choices? Have others? Leave us a comment, and let us know. Just dont touch The Prisoner. That show is a masterpiece.