The Journey Concludes. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we reach the end of our journey through one of science fiction’s most fascinating ideas: time travel. Across this series we’ve explored dozens of films spanning nearly a century of science-fiction cinema, from early experiments with the concept to modern blockbusters that push the idea of time travel to its limits. Along the way we’ve encountered paradoxes, alternate timelines, repeating loops and stories where

Time Travel on the Final Frontier. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we dive into one of the most important franchises in the history of science fiction: Star Trek. While the series is best known for its optimistic vision of humanity exploring the galaxy, Star Trek has also produced some of the most memorable time-travel stories in television history. From accidental temporal anomalies to deliberate missions into the past, the franchise has repeatedly used time trave

The Master of Time Travel. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi , we take a detour from cinema to explore one of the most influential time-travel stories ever created: Doctor Who . To help us navigate the Doctor’s long and complicated timeline, we’re joined by film and TV critic Rhianna Dhillon . Together we dive into how this legendary British sci-fi series helped define the way time travel works in modern storytelling. Since its debut in 1963 , Doctor Who  has followed

Superhero Time Travel. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi , we reach the end of our journey through the time travel subgenre  by looking at two blockbuster superhero films that take the concept to an epic scale. Both Avengers: Endgame  and X-Men: Days of Future Past  use time travel not just as a narrative twist, but as a way of reshaping entire cinematic universes. First we discuss Avengers: Endgame (2019) , the climactic finale to Marvel’s Infinity Saga. After Thanos

Love Across Time. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi , we continue our journey through the time travel subgenre  by looking at two films that explore how time travel can shape relationships and romance. While time-travel stories often focus on paradoxes and alternate timelines, these films highlight something more personal: the emotional consequences of living outside the normal flow of time. First we discuss Back to the Future Part III (1990) , the final chapter of th

Modern Time Travel Comedy. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi , we continue our journey through the time travel subgenre  by exploring two modern films that approach time travel with humour and character-driven storytelling. Both Hot Tub Time Machine  and Safety Not Guaranteed  show how the concept of time travel can move beyond grand sci-fi spectacle and into smaller, more personal stories. First we discuss Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) , the sci-fi comedy about four fr

Cosmic Time Loops. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi , we continue our exploration of the time travel subgenre  by looking at two films that push the idea of the time loop  in very different directions. Both Happy Death Day 2U (2019)  and The Endless (2017)  explore what happens when characters become trapped inside repeating moments in time — but they approach the concept from opposite ends of the sci-fi spectrum. First we discuss Happy Death Day 2U , the sci-fi horr

Time Travel Loops. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we continue our exploration of the time travel subgenre by looking at two films that dive into the complex idea of causal loops. Both Looper and Timecrimes explore what happens when time travel creates self-contained loops where cause and effect become impossible to separate. First we discuss Looper (2012), Rian Johnson’s sci-fi thriller set in a future where criminal organisations use time travel to dispose of the

Changing the Timeline. In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we continue our exploration of the time travel subgenre by looking at two films that focus on one of science fiction’s most famous ideas: the consequences of altering the timeline. Both The Butterfly Effect (2004) and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006) explore the idea that even the smallest change in the past can create dramatic ripple effects in the future. First we discuss The Butterfly Effect, the dark