Gifts for the Sci-fi Fan

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Do you have a friend who really loves the sci-fi genre? If you do have a person like this in your life and you are not a sci-fi geek, you may be at a loss as to what to get them that they will really love. There are a number of great sci-fi box sets available. These classic series and/or movies can make a wonderful addition to their collection

Farscape was a longer running sci fi series that was created by the Jim Henson crew. The series does well with it's character development and has a great tongue and cheek dialog. Drawing you into the plot, you will find yourself hooked within the first few episodes. The premise of the series is main character John Crichton tries to get back to earth while his fugitive shipmates are all trying to get back to their home planets while avoiding being captured by the peacekeepers. The satirical humor in this series does a wonderful job lighting up the sci-fi feeling. 

Firefly, which gained a large following, was pulled form Fox before they finished the first season. The series ended very suddenly and there were many things left unanswered. A full-length feature film cleared up all of the mysteries left form the series. What makes this sci-fi series stand out is the distinct western feel they added. The characters are what really makes this series stand out. The dark humor threads it's way through the series bringing a lot of life to the story. This show has a completely different feel then some of the more traditional sci fi but holds its own following that is very strong. It doesn't take more than an episode or two to find yourself hooked.

Stargate started it's self as a full length film and quickly was adapted into a long running series on the sci-fi channel. The series has such a large following that they have done a number of spin offs and movies along the way. The premise of this show is interplanetary travel through gates to different planets. This series is great because not only is it rich visually but it is also full of twists and turns! The main series is SG-1 and the off spin is Stargate Atlantis. This series has a total of well over ten seasons.  This will provide hours of watching entertainment.

I have listed only three of many different sci-fi classics that have been created. If you like these you may want to check out other series such as Babylon 5, and Deep Space 9. Almost everyone has heard of Star Trek and Star Wars, but there are just so many other great options out there to consider.