Hypernauts
Hypernauts is a proof of concept show produced by Foundation Imaging and Netter Digital Entertainment. To further prove that the computer-generated imagery and visual effects created in Babylon 5 were easily applied to other venues, the Hypernauts were born. ABC purchased thirteen episodes of the show from DIC Entertainment, six of which ran on Saturday mornings for a single season in 1996 at 10:00 AM. ABC decided not to pick up the series for a second season, and did not air the seven remaining episodes. The show was created and produced by Ron Thornton and Douglas Netter, its executive story editor was Christy Marx who also wrote four episodes. Marx had previously written for both Babylon 5 and Captain Power. Another series writer was Katherine Lawrence who was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award due to her script for Ice Bound.
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Plot Summary
In the year 2057, four teenagers are chosen to be part of the Hypernauts program, a space exploration initiative. They pilot advanced starships, traveling through wormholes to explore distant galaxies and encounter alien civilizations. Each mission presents new challenges and dangers, testing their bravery, intelligence, and teamwork as they strive to protect Earth and its inhabitants from unknown threats.
Critical Reception
Hypernauts was a Saturday morning cartoon aimed at a younger audience. While it garnered a modest following for its adventurous plots and futuristic themes, it was generally considered a typical children's sci-fi series of its era, not receiving significant critical attention from mainstream reviewers.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its imaginative sci-fi concepts and adventurous storylines.
- Appreciated by its target demographic for its engaging characters and action sequences.
- Seen as a serviceable, if not groundbreaking, entry in children's science fiction programming.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this vintage children's show, but general sentiment from nostalgia-driven comments suggests it was a fun and exciting watch for kids interested in space exploration and alien encounters.
Fun Fact
Hypernauts was produced by Film Roman, the same animation studio behind "The Simpsons" during its early seasons.
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