I've always been a geek. Sci-fi
books, movies, shows and games have enthralled me as far back as I can
remember. Why? Worlds and time periods filled with wonder, imaginative
technology, characters and story-lines far more diverse than any other genre. I’ve
also always been a romantic, favoring tales of love conquering all over any
other plotline, so SFR – the mashup of the two – simply does it for me.
It isn’t always easy, however, to
find good SFR entertainment. Books have been somewhat easier to come by,
because of websites like this one that seek them out help make their existence
known. But I still find it somewhat challenging to discover good movies, TV
shows and video games that could truly be defined as SFR. Sometimes it’s
because of the way they are marketed (or the lack of marketing), but mostly I
think it’s due to there just not being enough of it.
So I’d like to share a brief list non-literature
SFR entertainment that I’ve really enjoyed.
SFR TV Shows
My favorite sci-fi series of all
time is Star Trek. All of them. Even though none of them are SFR, they all have
numerous episodes with romantic elements. But everybody talks about Star Trek
(including me). I’d like to talk a little about a couple of shows I rarely hear
anyone mention.
Although this series is not marketed
as SFR, after having watched it in its entirety, I have to say that it’s one
the few sci-fi shows I’ve seen where love is a big component. It’s almost equally
focused on the relationships between the characters as it is on the fringe/fantasy
science. The romance that slowly develops between Peter and Olivia is well done
and deeply woven into the plot.
I also really love the relationship
between Peter and his mad-genius father, Walter Bishop, which also helped to balance
the dark storyline with humor and humanity. There were some subplots that were
cringe-worthy for me because of their intensity, and if I’d had my way, I’d have
written in some additional scenes (especially steamy ones!). Also, the last
season seemed a bit rushed, but they managed to wrap up pretty much all the loose
ends. All in all, I was highly entertained and sad to see the series end.
Fringe is my absolute favorite
Sci-fi TV series to-date, and if you didn’t watch it, I recommend checking it
out. All five seasons are currently available on Netflix.
I didn’t watch this teen SFR show
when it was on air, but was able to catch it just a few years ago thanks to
Netflix. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Even though it was a teen
show, both young adults and teens could relate to the content. The romance was
handled in a way that seemed appropriate for the characters’ ages, yet didn’t
feel too immature for me to enjoy. There was good chemistry between the
characters, a decent plotline and character development, and was surprisingly
emotional at times.
It’s not perfect, but entertaining. It
definitely felt like it ended before it’s time, but so it is with TV shows with
ratings that don’t live up to expectations.
SFR Movies
Ok, so neither one of these movies
are exactly my favorites, but I just saw them recently so they are fresh in my
mind. They were unique enough and still (seemingly) unknown enough that I’d
really like to give them a shout out.
I hadn’t heard of this movie before my
husband and I came across it on Netflix, so we weren’t expecting much. But we
liked it! This is a tale about two individuals who live thousands of miles
apart and have never met, yet they have a psychic connection with each other.
Cute and enjoyable, especially if you like the concept of “soul-mates”, but
could have used a much stronger ending. I do still recommend it to SFR lovers
for the unusual storyline.
Like “In Your Eyes”, “Frequencies”
is another SFR with a unique plotline that I just bumped into. It’s hard to
explain this one, it has a Romeo and Juliet type where the two protagonists are
separated by the frequencies upon with their brains, bodies or perhaps even
their very spirits operate on. Although the movie is merely adequate on all
levels, it has a philosophical undertone that left me thinking about it for a
bit long after it was over about fate versus free will. Again, I recommend it for
the unique concepts and presentation.
SFR Video Games
If you like SFR and the idea of
games with strong story elements interests you, you should definitely check out
Mass Effect 1, 2 and 3. Although the romantic elements of the games are only
side stories and completely optional, the fact that they are there and are
taken seriously makes them absolute gems for a SFR lover and gamer like me!
Playing a female character, you have several possible romantic options,
including humans, aliens, and even characters of your own gender.
Do you have any (especially
lesser-known) additional SFR shows, movies or games you’d recommend?
About the author
Let’s see, what should I tell you
about me? I’m an IT geek who happens to also be a vixen with an overactive
imagination. I will write anything from programming code to smoldering erotica,
so long as it involves brains or sex. Preferably both. :)
I’m a published author of erotic
romance in several sub-genres, including paranormal, fantasy, futuristic
and science fiction. I believe love can happen not only any time or anyplace,
but with anyone, and so my stories feature a diverse cast of characters.
When I’m not writing or working, I
can be found reading, playing video games of all kinds, watching movies, anime
and sci-fi television shows, exercising, spending time with my family or making
complex spreadsheets.
I worked in the IT field as
everything from developer and web master to IT manager. My technical
career provided me the opportunity to live all over the country. Currently
my husband and I have settled in the Midwest with our family, which
also includes two young male monsters who can be mistaken for angels when they
are sleeping.
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