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Lexx: Sci-Fi's Evil Twin Explores Dark Side
12 Apr
Summary
- Lexx is a cult sci-fi series unlike Star Trek.
- It features fugitives commandeering a planet-destroying ship.
- The show is inspired by 'Alien' and 'Dark Star'.
In contrast to the optimistic and egalitarian themes of "Star Trek," the cult science fiction series "Lexx" presents a starkly different vision of space exploration. Co-creators Paul Donovan, Lex Gigeroff, and Jeffrey Hirschfield envisioned "Lexx" as "Star Trek's evil twin," a description that captures its darker, unconventional tone.
The series centers on a group of fugitives who commandeer a talking spaceship with the explicit purpose of destroying planets. This premise diverges significantly from Gene Roddenberry's franchise, featuring misfits, rogues, and criminals as its protagonists. "Lexx" draws inspiration from a darker cinematic palette, with influences cited as "Alien," "Fires on the Plane," and particularly "Dark Star" for its twisted humor.
This unique blend of a malevolent ship and a morally ambiguous crew positions "Lexx" far removed from the family-friendly, heroic narratives often associated with space sagas. Its cult status stems from this daring departure into the darker, more twisted aspects of science fiction storytelling.
