Netflix: 28 of the Best Sci-Fi TV Shows You Should Stream Right Now
Netflix offers a diverse selection of sci-fi TV shows beyond its most popular titles, catering to fans of dystopian futures, time travel, and existential themes. Series like '11.22.63,' 'Pantheon,' and 'Russian Doll' explore complex scientific and philosophical ideas through compelling storytelling. Though some shows are not Netflix originals, they have gained cult followings and are now accessible on the platform.
- ▪11.22.63 is based on a Stephen King novel about preventing JFK's assassination through time travel.
- ▪Pantheon explores themes of uploaded consciousness, corporate ethics, and immortality in a dark tech-driven world.
- ▪Orphan Black features Tatiana Maslany portraying 17 clones, each with distinct personalities and accents.
- ▪Russian Doll uses a time loop narrative to examine grief, trauma, and addiction.
- ▪I Am Not Okay With This was canceled after one season due to COVID-19 and budget constraints.
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It's a familiar scenario: You've found time to chill and clicked on Netflix to scratch that sci-fi itch. You know what you like, but you don't want to watch the streamer's big hits, such as Black Mirror and Stranger Things. Alas, there are so many titles to click through, you have no idea where to start. Well, friend, you've come to the right place for sci-fi TV show recommendations.Netflix is the place for the best streaming entertainment, especially when it comes to genre selections. We can talk all day about fantasy and horror, but for the sake of this article, the focus is all about science fiction.
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