I have always & still do love science fiction.
I think that i was drawn to it because of its unpredictability & that glimpse into possibilities to explain the unknown.
I could list all my favourite sci fi books, T.V. shows & movies but i would find myself in the same predicament as yourself in trying to list your favourite classic British comedy skits... there are just so many.
Since 8th grade, I've always read science fiction and fantasy, but haven't seen that many TV shows or movies, with the usual exceptions: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Star Trek, Dune, 2001, and a few others. No one else in my family or circle of friends reads it, so I can't compare notes. I find myself lurking in the science fiction section of the book store and striking up conversations with people there.
Gooday Birdy,
I enjoyed reading books & watching drama / crime / murder mystery shows on television but from quite an early age they became a bit boring as half way through the program or book, on most occasions, I have already identified the " killer ".
Then I discovered science fiction, impossible to predict the outcome, how on earth can we possibly defeat these alien invaders who have powers that seem impregnable.
My first introduction to science fiction would have been " Day of the Triffids " which was mandatory reading at school. (yes, i did actually turn up occasionally ).
When all is lost & the human race is about to become extinct, our hero discovers that the triffids can be killed by sea water ... how can you predict that ?
PS
Looking forward to the latest remake of ' lost in space " as the previous effort starring William Hurt, Matt le Blanc, Gary Oldman etc... was very disappointing.