Lexx (series) (1997)
Release Year: 1997
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Jeffrey Hirschfield, Lex Gigeroff, Paul Donovan
Writer: Jeffrey Hirschfield, Lex Gigeroff, Paul Donovan
Production & Genre
Producer(s): N/A
Companies: Chum Television, Salter Street Films, TiMe Film- und TV-Produktions GmbH, VIP Babelsberger Filmproduktion GmbH & Co. KG
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Fantasy Television Series, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction Television Program, Tv Series
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: alien, android, fugitive, outlaw, parallel universe, space, spacecraft
Story
In a parallel universe, an undead assassin named 790 and a cowardly security guard turned outlaw named Stanley Kubrick steal the powerful starship Lexx from Shadow, a tyrannical demonic entity who rules the galaxy through his cult. They are joined by Xenia, a female with a body designed for sex but possessing high intelligence, and her robot head companion, Stan. Together, they embark on a journey across space as fugitives, unaware that Kai, Stanley's alter ego who is destined to destroy Shadow someday, lies dormant within him.
As they travel through the two universes, the crew encounters various alien races, faces life-threatening challenges, and forms unexpected alliances. Throughout their adventures, each member of the crew grapples with their own personal demons and secrets, revealing their true natures and driving forces.
Summary
Lexx is a unique science fiction adventure series that combines elements of fantasy, comedy, drama, and action. Created by Lex Gigeroff and Jeffrey Hirschfield, it was produced in Canada and Germany and aired from 1997 to 2003.
The show is known for its quirky humor, unconventional characters, and distinctive art direction, which includes a blend of CGI and practical effects. It explores themes of identity, destiny, loyalty, and redemption through the eyes of its diverse cast of antiheroes.
While the series follows a episodic format with self-contained stories, there is an overarching plot involving Stanley Kubrick's eventual transformation into Kai, the Time Prophet's foretold destructor of Shadow. This prophecy adds depth to the characters' motivations and fuels their journey through the galaxies.
