IMDb 6.989 1997 HD

Lexx

Lexx

1997
Comedy Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy
6.989 IMDB

A Time Prophet predicted that Kai would be the one to destroy the divine order in the league of the 20,000 planets, someday that will happen, but not…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Brian Downey / Jeffrey Hirschfield / Xenia Seeberg / Michael McManus / Tom Gallant

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky dark surreal cult bizarre provocative imaginative unconventional campy niche daring eccentric

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
Jun 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Lexx presents a fascinating, albeit uneven, exploration of power and prophecy. The core quartet of characters, brought to life by Brian Downey, Jeffrey Hirschfield, Xenia Seeberg, and Michael McManus, are certainly memorable, even if their motivations can be…

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Arthur Pendelton
Jun 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The allure of Lexx lies in its unapologetic weirdness. A security guard who is a coward, an assassin who is undead, and a robot head in love – it’s a recipe for something truly different. Xenia Seeberg and…

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Sophia Chen
Jun 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Lexx is a singular vision, a science fiction odyssey that eschews convention for pure, unadulterated imagination. The ensemble cast, including Jeffrey Hirschfield and Michael McManus, fully inhabit their outlandish roles, creating a dynamic that is both hilarious and…

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Marcus Bellweather
Jun 1, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

One approaches Lexx with a sense of wary curiosity, and for good reason. The series plunges headfirst into a narrative populated by stock characters who are anything but. Brian Downey’s portrayal of Kai, the undead assassin, is a…

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Eleanor Vance
Jun 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Lexx arrives with a reputation for the peculiar, and it certainly delivers. The premise of a spaceship crew comprising an undead assassin and a sex-bot is just the tip of the iceberg. Performances are committed, particularly from Xenia…

FAQs

A central prophecy dictates that one of the crew members, Kai, is destined to be the instrument of destruction for a divine order spanning 20,000 planets. While this cataclysmic event is foretold, the narrative emphasizes that it will occur at a future time. This looming destiny adds a layer of dramatic irony and overarching tension to the crew's present adventures and their interactions.