Space Patrol (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1966, Space Patrol is an action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Raumpatrouille – Die phantastischen Abenteuer des Raumschiffes Orion, also known as Raumpatrouille Orion, and Space Patrol Orion in English, was the first German science fiction television series. Its seven episodes were broadcast by ARD beginning September 17, 1966 six years before Star Trek first aired in West Germany. Being a huge success with several reruns audience ratings went up to 56%. Over the years, the series acquired a distinct cult status in Germany.
Who’s in it. Space Patrol stars Dietmar Schönherr as Major Cliff Allister McLane, Eva Pflug as Leutnant Tamara Jagellovsk, Wolfgang Völz as Leutnant Mario de Monti and Charlotte Kerr as General Lydia van Dyke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Space Patrol sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Space Patrol page.
If you liked it. Fans of Space Patrol tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Space Patrol (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Space Patrol change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Space Patrol worth watching?
- Space Patrol holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Space Patrol?
- Space Patrol stars Dietmar Schönherr, Eva Pflug, Wolfgang Völz, Charlotte Kerr and Claus Holm.
- When was Space Patrol released?
- Space Patrol was released in 1966.