It's a shame that Lexx has been more or less forgotten about, while shows like Firefly, Star Trek, Stargate and the like live on a classics. Granted, I don't think Lexx is better than those shows, but it is certainly a more interesting show, for better or worse. I've seen a lot of sci-fi shows over the years, and I have to say, Lexx is probably the one that has stuck in my memory the most.
I'll start by acknowledging the bad: the show's CGI effects have, understandably, aged terrible. Also, the tone of pacing of each season is all over the place. The costumes and set pieces are also wayyy out there (like why is stanley STILL wearing his uniform, lol). Many of the actors ham it up like it's nobody's business, thought that could be seen as a positive if you like that sort of thing.
What sets Lexx apart the most, at least in my mind, is it's tone. From the first season, it presents us with this dark, dystopian future that would be utterly soul-crushing if not for the ridiculous over-the-top characters that strike a balance between the incredibly dark tone and a more comedic one. The first season is by far the darkest in tone, then the second season is probably the most prototypical sci-fi random misadventures in space season, the third season gets a bit more serious, and the fourth season just goes completely off the rails for better or worse (screw it let's just do a godzilla episode). But the nice thing about this show is, unlike many sci-fi shows, it ACTUALLY HAS AN ENDING. Granted, it doesn't tie up all the lose ends, but it still wraps things up neatly.
If you like big performances, absurd premises and colorful characters then by all means give this show a go.
I'll start by acknowledging the bad: the show's CGI effects have, understandably, aged terrible. Also, the tone of pacing of each season is all over the place. The costumes and set pieces are also wayyy out there (like why is stanley STILL wearing his uniform, lol). Many of the actors ham it up like it's nobody's business, thought that could be seen as a positive if you like that sort of thing.
What sets Lexx apart the most, at least in my mind, is it's tone. From the first season, it presents us with this dark, dystopian future that would be utterly soul-crushing if not for the ridiculous over-the-top characters that strike a balance between the incredibly dark tone and a more comedic one. The first season is by far the darkest in tone, then the second season is probably the most prototypical sci-fi random misadventures in space season, the third season gets a bit more serious, and the fourth season just goes completely off the rails for better or worse (screw it let's just do a godzilla episode). But the nice thing about this show is, unlike many sci-fi shows, it ACTUALLY HAS AN ENDING. Granted, it doesn't tie up all the lose ends, but it still wraps things up neatly.
If you like big performances, absurd premises and colorful characters then by all means give this show a go.