The Moonbase Alphans are under siege—not by a fleet, but by mysterious shockwaves radiating from a nearby planet at twelve-hour intervals. Commander Koenig (Martin Landau) and Alan Carter (Nick Tate) lead a survey team to investigate, only to find a world that appears devoid of organic life, populated instead by giant, bouncing spherical machines.
If there is one episode that perfectly captures the "Year Two" aesthetic of Space: 1999 , it is Following the departure of Barry Morse’s Professor Bergman and the arrival of Fred Freiberger as producer, the show leaned heavily into psychedelic visuals and high-stakes planetary threats. The Plot: A Planet of Living Spheres Spazio_1999_02x13
The planet is governed by a machine known as the Guardian, which views the Alphans as a threat. The resolution rests with two newly regenerated females, A and B (played by Sarah Douglas and Ina Skriver), who must decide if humanity is worth saving. The Moonbase Alphans are under siege—not by a
" The AB Chrysalis " remains a fan favorite for those who enjoy the groovy, high-concept drama of the late 70s. Critics at the time sometimes found the "disembodied alien" trope a bit thin, but for many, it remains a nostalgic trip back to an era where television wasn't afraid to be bold, colorful, and just a little bit strange. The Plot: A Planet of Living Spheres The
Fans often remember this episode for its "weirdy" visuals—specifically the giant white bulbs and mechanical forests that felt like a computerized version of paradise.