space opera

noun

: a futuristic melodramatic fantasy involving space travelers and extraterrestrial beings

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Both games hinge on recruiting outcasts for a dangerous mission, and the way companion relationships weave together is similar to the studio’s previous space opera. —

Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024 That sets it apart from the myriad space operas populating big-budget TV in recent years; the relationships are the real substance of the show, the interstellar adventures are the dessert. —

Will Harris, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024 Ubisoft’s foray into the space opera is a rarity because of its open-world nature and its focus. —

Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024 One is a fantastical space opera about princesses and droids, the other is a ‘90s-set thriller about police brutality and institutional corruption. —

Guilherme Jacobs, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for space opera