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Jeff Spry

'Andromeda' at 25: An optimistic but flawed sci-fi romp cobbled together from the notes of 'Star Trek' creator Gene Roddenberry

Seven sci-fi characters on home video cover art.

Conceived from notes left by the late Gene Roddenberry and developed with his wife, Majel Roddenberry, and producer Robert Wolfe, "Andromeda" marks its milestone 25th anniversary today. "Andromeda" was one of the shining beacons of energetic space adventure shows of the early 21st century, not called "Star Trek", and it's remembered fondly by sci-fi enthusiasts for its charm, heart, ambition, and hopeful message.

"Andromeda" first hit the airwaves on October 2, 2000, as a Canadian and American production led by the dashing Systems Commonwealth starship Captain Dylan Hunt, played by Kevin Sorbo ("Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"), who wakes up 300 years into the future after being frozen in time near a black hole.

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