A rumour sparks a question we can’t resist: can a lightning‑rod comedy like The Inbetweeners return without tripping over today’s sensibilities. We trade honest views on offence, intent and context, then hit the throttle on IMDB’s Top 100 sci‑fi films—from 100 up to 48—calling out what still sings and what creaks under nostalgia.

We move fast but stay sharp: del Toro’s Mimic, the big‑boom 90s of The Day After Tomorrow, and the odd legacy of Waterworld. The Fifth Element gets its due for style and verve; The Running Man still crackles; Cloud Atlas earns praise for scope. We get candid about sequels and near‑misses—Riddick’s muddle, Attack of the Clones’ placement—and then celebrate the keepers: Predator 2’s grit, Independence Day’s swagger, Pitch Black’s stripped‑down terror, and Cloverfield’s found‑footage tension. Along the way, we wrestle with Elysium’s class allegory, roll our eyes at Prometheus’s “run left” problem, and salute the staying power of The Fly, Robocop, and Wrath of Khan.

By the time we reach Star Trek (2009), we’re making the case for high‑energy gateways that welcome new fans without losing the soul of the franchise. Expect quick synopses, bold takes, and plenty of reasons to update your watch list. If you love sci‑fi history, practical effects, kaiju showdowns, dystopian futures, and the art of a clean sci‑fi premise, you’ll feel right at home.

Enjoy the ride and get ready for part two as we climb from 48 all the way to number 1. If you’re into spirited rankings and smart nostalgia, follow the show, share this episode with a fellow sci‑fi nerd, and leave us a review with your most overrated and most underrated picks.

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