

Red Dwarf
The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
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Plot Summary
Set three million years in the future, the last human alive, Dave Lister, is awakened from stasis aboard the mining ship Red Dwarf. He is tasked with hunting down his shipmates, who were all killed in a radiation leak. Along with the holographic crewman Rimmer, a genetically engineered creature named Cat, and the service mechanoid Kryten, Lister struggles to survive the eccentricities of his companions and the vast emptiness of space, all while dreaming of returning to Earth.
Critical Reception
Red Dwarf: The Promised Land, the special from 2017, received a generally positive reception from fans of the long-running series. While not as critically lauded as some of its earlier seasons, it was praised for retaining the show's signature humor and character dynamics, offering a satisfying continuation for its dedicated audience.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its return to form and classic Red Dwarf humor.
- Appreciated for maintaining the chemistry between the core cast.
- Seen as a solid installment for long-time fans of the series.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific installment is largely fan-driven, with Google users often expressing delight at the continuation of beloved characters and their comedic interactions, particularly noting the show's unique blend of sci-fi and British humor.
Fun Fact
The 2017 special 'Red Dwarf: The Promised Land' was conceived as a follow-up to the tenth series, which concluded in 2012. It was commissioned as part of Dave channel's 10th-anniversary programming.
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