Thanks to some of the most epic sci-fi and space opera tv shows, fans are able to explore remarkable and distinctive fictional planets with breathtaking visuals and incredible alien species and cultures. These brilliant shows transport their fans into some of the most well-crafted planets in television history while also taking them on thrilling adventures.
Although many of the planets in TV series are inspired by Earth and other real-life planets, fans can also explore truly singular worlds and their one-of-a-kind creatures, architecture, and fauna. Over the years, these great sci-fi shows have introduced science fiction fans to some of the most iconic and unforgettable fictional planets of all time.
7 Planet Terminus - Foundation
Planet Terminus is Foundation's most important planet and is also the one that's furthest from the Galactic Centre that's occupied by humans. Because of its location, planet Terminus barely has any stars, and since it is covered mostly by water its capital Terminus city was built on the planet's one large island.
Foundation is one of the newest great sci-fi shows based on Isaac Asimov's Foundation science fiction novel series, and, much like in the novel, fans get a chance to explore multiple fictional planets throughout its vast galaxy. Its story follows the adventures of a mathematician, Hari, and his followers, as they try to preserve their culture as the Galactic Empire collapses.
6 Planet Unity - Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty is one of the best cartoons of the 2010s with hilarious stories and some of the most weirdly wonderful planets in tv show history. While fans got a chance to visit some fun planets, the show's most memorable one was arguably Planet Unity.
Planet Unity was fully assimilated by Rick's former lover Unity: a hivemind who is capable of taking the forms of any species. It's one of the few planets in Rick and Morty that's properly explored, so viewers had a chance to get to know its unique world and the aggressive blue aliens who inhabit it.
5 Planet Gallifrey - Doctor Who
Over the decades, Doctor Who fans have met many different versions of the Doctor; each with their own unique personality. One thing that they all have in common though is that they all take viewers on fun adventures to faraway planets. While the Doctor has visited many different worlds over the decades, the show's most iconic fictional planet is probably Gallifrey.
Unfortunately, Planet Gallifrey was destroyed during a war, but this beautiful place was once home to the Doctor and all Time Lords. Gallifrey is also one of the oldest fictional tv show planets since this BBC classic has been on and off the air since 1963.
4 Planet Kobol - Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica introduced fans to over a dozen planets but its most important one is Kobol. Planet Kobol is the original home planet of humankind in the series. Originally, Kobol was a thriving planet that was led by the thirteen tribes who had to abandon it because of a catastrophe that destroyed Kobolian society.
That's when the Thirteen Tribes decided to leave Kobol and colonize dozens of planets, one of which was Earth. Even though Kobol was completely abandoned and lifeless for thousands of years it was eventually re-discovered by the crew of Galactica.
3 Planet Krill - The Orville
The Orville is one of Hulu's most ambitious and entertaining shows with many stunningly designed, fascinating, and distinctive fictional planets. While the Orville crew visited plenty of exciting planets like Kaylon, Xelaya, and Moclus, its most important and most interesting one is the Krill planet.
Planet Krill is one of the most highly advanced planets in the Orville universe and the home planet of the rather aggressive Krill race. The Orville is one of the best new shows for sci-fi lovers who want to go on fun adventures while exploring fascinating new worlds and getting to know a wide variety of alien species and their cultures.
2 Planet Coruscant - Andor
Thanks to Andor, fans could finally re-visit one of the most important planets of the Star Wars universe. This gigantic and vibrant planet is the capital of the galaxy and provides a home to a wide variety of alien species.
Coruscant is one of the most densely populated planets in the Star Wars universe, boasting gigantic skyscrapers as well as inner levels below the planet's surface. As a result, one of the greatest moments in Andor is when Cassian finally revisits the Empire's most important metropolis.
1 Planet Vulcan - Star Trek
There are dozens of interesting planets in the Star Trek franchise, though none are quite as iconic as Planet Vulcan. Even though Vulcan is a desert planet, it's also a densely populated one with many beautiful cities. This iconic fictional planet was not only the homeworld of the Vulcan race but eventually became home to the Romulans after the reunification.
Vulcan AKA Ni'Var is one of the oldest and most widely recognized fictional planets in the history of television. It has a fascinating history and culture and has been featured in multiple Star Trek Shows and movies over the years.