1980s

With the advent of personal computers and video games, the '80s took science fiction into neon cyber-punk cities and parallel universes. This was a decade of dazzling special effects and awe-inspiring voyages, yet anchored by a newfound emotional depth. It was as if the genre itself had grown up and was now grappling with complex issues of identity, destiny, and the thin line between man and machine. Both fantastical and introspective, these narratives delved into the human psyche, often framed by the constant existential threat of Cold War nuclear annihilation.