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Thermae Novae

 There are series and there are series. One particular series that caught my attention is Thermae Novae and its unique premise. You can read up to see what that premise is and all that, but I liked the juxtaposition of two things that would never imagine to come up with a something totally different. 

The imagination, the execution, the premise, the creativity - all blew me away. 

As you might imagine, many series are like many other series. And once there is a trendsetter, it is tough to think beyond that. So, after Apollo 13, many space sci-fi's are an enhanced version of the first movie (which is as close as it was to reality). After Sherlock Holmes (or Poirot) - many others are just versions. Ditto Lord of the rings. And I am sure you can think of many more. 

This one (atleast from my limited knowledge) is a break out. Enjoying it!

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