Amazon.co.uk Review
Based on an idea by Gene Roddenberry
Andromeda wears its debt to
Star Trek on its sleeve, recalling the best sci-fi of Roddenberry's heyday. Kevin (ex-
Hercules) Sorbo, plays Captain Dylan Hunt, the sympathetically flawed idealist in command of the Andromeda Ascendant, a massive 1.4km long starship of the now-disbanded Systems Commonwealth. The fall of civilisation has meant that although she ought to be a relic she remains the zenith of technological advancement.
Episodes on this tape:A Rose in the Ashes, All Great Neptune's Ocean
"A Rose in the Ashes". Sometimes diplomacy just doesn't work. "A Rose in the Ashes" is sought on planet Arazia where Dylan is imploring their Government to join his Commonwealth. Deemed traitors for suggesting it, he and Rommie's "living doll" incarnation are sent to a harsh prison planet. This was the first show to utilise exterior locations, which makes for a welcome change. The same is also true about seeing Lexa Doig in leather studded bikini top and disco pants.
"All Neptune's Great Oceans". Paraphrasing Macbeth, this is another spotlight show for Tyr. The endlessly surly muscle man is accused of assassinating a visiting President. The crew sleuth out clues and red herrings, making this a watered-down whodunit in the now well-established sci-fi tradition.--Paul Tonks
Synopsis
Features the episodes 'A Rose In The Ashes' and 'All Great Neptune's Ocean'.
