Starship Troopers: The Series
Original title: Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles
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The missions of a Mobile Infantry squad as they participate in a war of survival against a ferocious alien insectoid invader.The missions of a Mobile Infantry squad as they participate in a war of survival against a ferocious alien insectoid invader.The missions of a Mobile Infantry squad as they participate in a war of survival against a ferocious alien insectoid invader.
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- 1 win & 4 nominations
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- TriviaThis series gave Dizzy Flores an actual name. In the novel, Flores was a male, and a very minor character. He was referred to as "Dizzy" several times during his one scene, and it is unclear as to whether that was his name or a nickname. In Starship Troopers (1997) he was turned into a female love interest, though it is still never clearly stated as to whether or not "Dizzy" is her legal name. On the Roughnecks series, one of the writers just decided to give Isabel as the legal first name, hence "Isabel 'Dizzy' Flores."
- GoofsIn "Funeral for a Friend" after Higgins and Redwing get captured, and remaining roughnecks start to make plans. Higgins and Redwing are standing with the group.
- Quotes
Pvt. Isabelle 'Dizzy' Flores: There's nothing like a bug hunt to get your juices flowing!
Cpl. Jeff Gossard: So, what do you do to relax, Flores? Bungee jump without the cord?
Pvt. Isabelle 'Dizzy' Flores: Hey! No guts, no glory.
Pvt. Johnny Rico: [mutters to Jenkins] No brains.
Pvt. Carl Jenkins: No kidding.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Episode #26.4 (2002)
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For a "kids" show, this is one of the better shows on TV. There is more plot and characterization in one season of "Roughnecks" than in five years of "Voyager." The computer animation is excellent (for it's time), but it is not a crutch or the star of the show. Rather, the CGI is just a well-used tool that is used to create an excellent show.
I think this show, as a whole, is much better than the movie in many ways. It has action without being too violent, and drama without being too frightening for kids.
Even though the show is targeted at kids (older kids), there is plenty for adult sci-fi fans to enjoy: good stories, long story arcs, morals, consequences, and characters that are more real than 75% of the "real" shows on TV. The animators give the characters life and the voice actors give them souls.
I think this show, as a whole, is much better than the movie in many ways. It has action without being too violent, and drama without being too frightening for kids.
Even though the show is targeted at kids (older kids), there is plenty for adult sci-fi fans to enjoy: good stories, long story arcs, morals, consequences, and characters that are more real than 75% of the "real" shows on TV. The animators give the characters life and the voice actors give them souls.
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By what name was Starship Troopers: The Series (1999) officially released in India in English?
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