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Shows that feel likeStargate Atlantis (2004–2009)

With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.

If you loved Stargate Atlantis, the closest series we have are Stargate Universe (2009), Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) and Stargate SG-1 (1997). All three share Stargate Atlantis' cerebral and dreamlike feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Dark Matter (2015).

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Stargate Universe
2009–2011 · 2 seasons · Syfy
★ 7.6sci-fi & fantasy · action & adventure · dramaPrime Video

The same franchise pushed farther from home and hope

The difference: Dour survival drama — the banter and fun didn't board Destiny

The adventures of a present-day, multinational exploration team traveling on the Ancient spaceship Destiny many billions of light years distant from the Milky Way Galaxy. They evacuated there and are now trying to figure out a way to return to Earth, while simultaneously trying to explore and to survive in their unknown area of the universe.

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Star Trek: Enterprise
2001–2005 · 4 seasons · UPN
★ 7.6sci-fi & fantasy · action & adventure · dramaParamount+

Underdog explorers improvising far from any real backup

The difference: Trek's stiffer prequel — slower to find its footing

During the mid-22nd century, a century before Captain Kirk's five-year mission, Jonathan Archer captains the United Earth ship Enterprise during the early years of Starfleet, leading up to the Earth-Romulan War and the formation of the Federation.

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Stargate SG-1
1997–2007 · 10 seasons · Showtime
★ 8.4sci-fi & fantasy · action & adventureNetflixPrime Video

The mothership series — same gate, same enemies, same jokes

The difference: Older and cheaper-looking in its early seasons

The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori.

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Battlestar Galactica
2004–2009 · 4 seasons · Syfy
★ 8.7sci-fi & fantasy · action & adventure · dramaParamount+

Humanity's outpost surviving a relentless enemy that keeps coming

The difference: Unremittingly heavy — no fun missions between the crises

When an old enemy, the Cylons, resurface and obliterate the 12 colonies, the crew of the aged Galactica protect a small civilian fleet - the last of humanity - as they journey toward the fabled 13th colony, Earth.

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Firefly
2002 · 1 season · FOX
★ 8.9drama · action & adventure · sci-fi & fantasyPrime VideoHulu

A tight-knit crew whose chemistry is the real special effect

The difference: One outlaw season — no aliens, and gone far too soon

In the year 2517, the universe is a vast frontier where lawlessness reigns and adventure awaits! Join Captain Malcolm Reynolds and his ragtag crew aboard the spaceship Serenity as they navigate the fringes of society, battling the oppressive Alliance and facing off against ruthless bounty hunters.

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V
1983 · 1 season · NBC
🍅 70%★ 7.8action & adventure · drama · sci-fi & fantasy

Alien contact that turns from wonder to a fight for survival

The difference: A dated 80s miniseries — allegory first, adventure second

Planet Earth is visited by an alien race. Initially, they seem friendly and kind, but over time, their intentions become quite clear. Their peaceful façade quickly turns, also showing their true colors and their real intentions...

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Halo
2022–2024 · 2 seasons · Paramount+
★ 7.3sci-fi & fantasy · action & adventureParamount+

The same two preoccupations: space travel, and alien

The difference: Takes it somewhere less contemplative than Stargate Atlantis does

Depicting an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant, the series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure and a richly imagined vision of the future.

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Dark Matter
2015–2017 · 3 seasons · Syfy
★ 7.5sci-fi & fantasy · drama

Both keep coming back to the same thing: space travel

The six-person crew of a derelict spaceship awakens from stasis in the farthest reaches of space. Their memories wiped clean, they have no recollection of who they are or how they got on board. The only clue to their identities is a cargo bay full of weaponry and a destination: a remote mining colony that is about to become a war zone. With no idea whose side they are on, they face a deadly decision. Will these amnesiacs turn their backs on history, or will their pasts catch up with them?

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Lost in Space
2018–2021 · 3 seasons · Netflix
★ 7.3sci-fi & fantasy · action & adventure · dramaNetflix

Stranded smart people engineering their way out of alien danger

The difference: Family-adventure stakes — kids, not soldiers, carry the plot

After crash-landing on an alien planet, the Robinson family fights against all odds to survive and escape. But they're surrounded by hidden dangers.

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Ahsoka
2023– · 2 seasons · Disney+
★ 7.4sci-fi & fantasy · action & adventureDisney+

The same mix in both: ideas, then dream logic

Former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

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Dragon Ball GT
1996–1997 · 1 season · Fuji TV
★ 6.8animation · action & adventure · sci-fi & fantasyHulu

Planet-hopping adventure chasing artifacts across the stars

The difference: A shounen anime detour even Dragon Ball fans argue about

Ten years have passed since Goku left his friends and family to hone his skills. But Goku soon finds himself helpless against the mystical power of the Dragon Balls and an accidental wish made by the devious Emperor Pilaf. The wish; that Goku once again become a child! Goku, together with Trunks, and his own granddaughter Pan, blast off into the outer reaches of space in search of the mysterious Black Star Dragon Balls. But these Dragon Balls have a fatal secret: if not collected within one year Earth will be destroyed.

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Andor
2022–2025 · 2 seasons · Disney+
★ 8.6sci-fi & fantasy · action & adventure · dramaDisney+

Kinetic and epic in the same breath

In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian Andor will discover the difference he can make in the struggle against the tyrannical Galactic Empire. He embarks on a path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.

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