Trying to explain the plot of Lexx is impossible, and doing so might get you committed, as you’d have to explain how the universe is under the control of His Divine Shadow, a seemingly immortal evil being, but that’s enough, as he wants to subjugate the neighboring universe, the Dark Universe as well. Within the first made-for-tv movie (four of which comprise the first season), we’re introduced to a ragtag crew of misfits and the strong, brave, and heroic revolutionary Oratal-B heretic leader Thodin (played by Barry Bostwick).
Then, the typical sci-fi hero, Thodin, is killed off, and we realize that the lazy, traitorous courier and an escaped love slave are our main characters.