“How Great Science Fiction Works” S:1 E:20 The New Space Opera

S:1 E:20 The New Space Opera Space operas-mega-adventures that span galaxies and many pages-introduce complex and layered narratives with complicated characters who are often not immediately likeable. Professor Wolfe traces the components that comprise a space opera, differentiating it from a regular series. Consider how these new space operas relate to-and differ from-classic space operas, and see how modern television and movies have captured mainstream success with the concept.