NBC takes a bold sci-fi swing with 'Earth 2', a 90s show that defied the Peacock network's usual TV formula.
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Earth 2 was a rare sci-fi gamble for NBC, which typically shied away from the genre, making its 1994 debut even more remarkable.
The show's short-lived run (just one season) didn't stop it from developing a devoted cult following, with fans still hoping for a reboot 30 years later.