Edward J. Olmos, Jamie Bamber, Katee Sackhoff
Seasons: 1-4
Network: Sci-Fi

Story: In mere hours, the Cylons overrode the defenses of the Colonies of Kobol and rained down weapons. Battlestar Galactica and a number of civilian vessels retreated into a void where their supplies are limited but their hopes high.

Douglas Henshall, James Murray, Hannah Spearitt
Seasons: 1-2
Network: ITV

Story: A team of scientists investigate time anomalies and must deal with the prehistoric and future creatures that travel through to the present. Not helping is that the team leader's ex-wife has an agenda all her own.

Michael Chiklis, Benito Martinez, CCH Pounder
Seasons: 1-6
Network: FX

Story: Focuses on the tension between a group of corrupt but brutally effective cops & assault team members; the honest detectives caught in the middle who play both sides; and a police captain torn over his job and his ambitions.