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Lexx 1997

★ 7.0/10 · 144 votes TV-MA ComedyDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 4 seasons · 61 eps Ended
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What is Lexx?

Lexx is a science fiction television series also known as Lexx: The Dark Zone Stories and Tales from a Parallel Universe. The show was created by Jeffrey Hirschfield, Lex Gigeroff, and Paul Donovan.

Type
TV series
Year
1997
Status
Ended
Episodes
61
Runtime
48 minutes
First aired
Apr 18, 1997
Last aired
Apr 26, 2002
Original language
EN
Origin
CA
Networks
Syfy, Citytv, Space, Global TV
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Lexx is a science fiction television series also known as Lexx: The Dark Zone Stories and Tales from a Parallel Universe. The show was created by Jeffrey Hirschfield, Lex Gigeroff, and Paul Donovan. The series follows a group of four misfits who inadvertently steal the Lexx, which is described as the most powerful weapon in the two universes. The crew consists of the captain, Stanley H. Tweedle, who is a cowardly security guard, an undead assassin named Kai, a female character with a body designed for sex, and a robot head that is madly in love with her. A Time Prophet once predicted that Kai would one day destroy the divine order in the league of the 20,000 planets. The program aired between 1996 and 2002 and featured actors including Brian Downey, Michael McManus, Jeffrey Hirschfield, and Xenia Seeberg. The narrative centers on the adventures of this unlikely group as they navigate space aboard their powerful vessel.

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“A group of mismatched outcasts travels through the universe aboard a powerful organic spacecraft.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique character dynamics
  • imaginative space travel
Keep in mind
  • unconventional narrative style

Watch it if you enjoy eccentric science fiction featuring strange characters and dark humor.

The series contains mature themes and unconventional character designs.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 4 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 20 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 24 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the Lexx?

The Lexx is an organic spacecraft that serves as the most powerful weapon in the two universes.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Jeffrey Hirschfield, Lex Gigeroff, and Paul Donovan.

What is the premise?

A group of individuals including a security guard, an assassin, and a robot head travel together on a space adventure.

When did the show air?

The series originally ran from 1997 to 2002.

Where was the show produced?

Lexx is a Canadian-German science fiction television series.