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Inspirations - Sci-Fi Television

1/22/2025

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I'm sharing some of the books, films, and TV shows that inspired Rule of Extinction, both to provide  recommendations and to give readers a sense of what to expect.

I've been discussing books and movies that inspired Rule of Extinction. This post will focus on four sci-fi television shows that made their mark on my writing.

First up is the Battlestar Galactica 2004 reboot. The show's gritty realism made it feel relevant.

My new trilogy features echoes of Battlestar Galactica, where the remnants of humanity are seeking a new home while a human traitor is working directly with the enemy.

The magnificent score by Bear McCreary deserves a special call-out. Give it a listen!
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Firefly was often in the back of my mind as I wrote these books.

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At the time, I hadn’t heard the term “Found Family,” but that was what I was attempting to build - a disparate team of unlikely companions slowly coming together to form a tight-knit team.
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Although my primary characters weren’t (consciously) inspired by Firefly, two side characters were.

Alice Cameron has a bit of Jayne Cobb in her. (Also a little Han Solo and Imperator Furiosa.)

Waldmire Bock has a hint of Shepherd Book, though Waldmire looks more like Kris Kristofferson.
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When Lost first began, I was overjoyed. Initially, it offered everything I was looking for...

I loved the mysteries, the supernatural aspects, the survival element, and the morally ambiguous characters who grew increasingly complicated as we learned more about them.

Ultimately, Lost didn’t provide answers quickly enough for me, though I’m delighted it found its audience.
In both Lost and Rule of Extinction:

After a disaster, random strangers are stranded on a mysterious island populated with deadly creatures, and flashbacks show how they got there.
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At the age of twelve, V and V: The Final Battle blew me away.

Alien visitors come to Earth on a supposedly benevolent mission, only to be revealed as invading monsters...

You will definitely see echoes of this in my new trilogy.
Each of these shows is worth a watch or a re-watch. Find them on streaming, or better yet, grab them on physical media.

(If you're new to Battlestar Galactica, be sure to watch the mini-series before Season 1.)

And if you’re itching for a post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure inspired by shows like these, please check out Rule of Extinction.

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