Often dismissed quite erroneously as "cheesy" - simply because of its dated but eye catching look - UFO represents some of the most original and ground-breaking work of Gerry Anderson and his team.
The series is at times very adult in nature, with some dark and disturbing episodes. Throughout there is a running theme of body snatching and enforced organ donation, as aliens from another world visit to harvest the human race in order to prolong their own existence. Individual episodes tackle extra sensory perception, drug abuse and adult topics such as rape.
Throughout the series the aliens remain an enigma; their plans alter from abduction of individuals to the destruction of whole countries, perhaps in response to the presence and actions of SHADO.
Patchy at times, there is no individual episode that is less than watchable. Many of the special effects are a testament to the skills of those involved and often exceed the work of the film industry at the time and since.
The presence of directors such as David Tomblin are clear in the production.
The series is at times very adult in nature, with some dark and disturbing episodes. Throughout there is a running theme of body snatching and enforced organ donation, as aliens from another world visit to harvest the human race in order to prolong their own existence. Individual episodes tackle extra sensory perception, drug abuse and adult topics such as rape.
Throughout the series the aliens remain an enigma; their plans alter from abduction of individuals to the destruction of whole countries, perhaps in response to the presence and actions of SHADO.
Patchy at times, there is no individual episode that is less than watchable. Many of the special effects are a testament to the skills of those involved and often exceed the work of the film industry at the time and since.
The presence of directors such as David Tomblin are clear in the production.