With its cyberpunk, feminist, superhero vibe, it makes for easy TV-watching as a 2010s viewer. Unlike many shows that have been off the air for more than a decade, even it’s cast remains relatively relevant. A young Jessica Alba stars alongside NCIS’ Michael Weatherly with Supernatural’s Jensen Ackles popping up in roughly half of the show’s 43 episodes. This familiarity of narrative and cast is echoed in the show’s directorial style. James Cameron made his TV drama directorial debut with the show’s 90-minute series finale, but — even before that — this show had visual flair relatively unique in TV of the early aughts.

Where to watch: Dark Angel is tragically not available to stream anywhere legally online, but both seasons are available on DVD.

Best episode: Pilot and Season 1, Episode 13 (“Rising”)

Episode that will get you hooked: It’s hard not to fall for the pilot, which includes the show’s initial iconic shot of Max hanging out on the weathered, abandoned Space Needle. The episode also does a good job introducing Max’s backstory, as well as integrating new viewers into the culture of post-crash life. Extra points if you spot the cameo from Battlestar Galactica’s Alessandro Juliani.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej7yJrmPXxY

Earth: Final Conflict (1997-2002)

Earth: Final Conflict, a turn-of-the-century show about the arrival of highly advanced aliens to Earth, is a wildly uneven ride. The first season is pretty great, but the show goes through some rough re-casting and re-direction transitions over the course of its five seasons. However, if you’re into questions of alien conspiracy, rebellion, and ideas that — by some definition of the phrase — originally came from Gene Roddenberry’s head, then you are in for a treat. But remember: it’s OK to skip episodes… and the entire fifth season. (Seriously, don’t watch Season 5.)