space opera
noun
: a futuristic melodramatic fantasy involving space travelers and extraterrestrial beings
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But this pseudo–Star Wars space opera is where his hyperadrenalized aesthetic really hits its nadir.
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
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The Acolyte is the fourth spinoff series to expand the lore of the iconic space opera franchise.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Go flower shopping, listen to bluegrass or an exceptional high school choir, get a free comic book, attend an artsy parade or celebrate an epic space opera/media franchise.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
The first part of director Zack Snyder's epic space opera Rebel Moon is coming to Netflix in December.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2023
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Will Leitch, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
How to Watch Every Star Wars Movie and Series in Chronological Order
The Acolyte is the fourth spinoff series to expand the lore of the iconic space opera franchise.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
Go flower shopping, listen to bluegrass or an exceptional high school choir, get a free comic book, attend an artsy parade or celebrate an epic space opera/media franchise.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
The first part of director Zack Snyder's epic space opera Rebel Moon is coming to Netflix in December.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Aug. 2023
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“Space opera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/space%20opera. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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