A 45-year-old British cult-classic sci-fi TV show is getting a reboot, and it needs to look to The Expanse for guidance. Some of these seminal TV series, like Star Trek and The Twilight Zone, are still praised these days. As the creative team moves forward with the new show, they should look to The Expanse, the best sci-fi show of the 21st century, as an example. The Expanse and Blake’s 7 are both dark space operas with a major focus on smart writing and character-driven storylines. Subscribe to the newsletter for sci-fi reboot insights Dive deeper: subscribe to the newsletter to receive thoughtful coverage of sci-fi reboots, adaptation lessons, and why shows like The Expanse matter for modern remakes.