Science fiction is one of the newer genres in the domain of T.V. shows and series, yet it has not failed to stir up a renaissance with the audience. There is no denying the fact that after horror and mystery, if any other genre is able to make the viewers stick to their seat with intrigue and suspense, then it is definitely science fiction.
Some of the shows that have successfully been able to draw people towards the genre are Stranger Things, The 100, Lucifer, or Lost in Space. As the popularity of this genre in T.V. shows increased, Netflix came up with a robust selection of Sci-Fi shows ready to stream that can satiate the craving for some science and mystery in a double dose of suspense. With that said, here are the 6 best sci-fi shows to watch on Netflix this year.
Some of the shows that have successfully been able to draw people towards the genre are Stranger Things, The 100, Lucifer, or Lost in Space. As the popularity of this genre in T.V. shows increased, Netflix came up with a robust selection of Sci-Fi shows ready to stream that can satiate the craving for some science and mystery in a double dose of suspense. With that said, here are the 6 best sci-fi shows to watch on Netflix this year.
Sense8
This show is about a group of people across the world who suddenly get teleconnecticly connected. It is a unique combination of love, relationships and science fiction. There are moments in each of the episodes that perfectly showcase the love and affection that the characters feel for each other.
Although the episodes require some patience from the viewers, and it may seem illogical or cheesy at times, it is one of the most multicultural, diverse, and lively series ever made in the genre of Sci-Fi.
This show has 2 seasons and 22 episodes with an 8.3/10 rating in IMDb.
This show is about a group of people across the world who suddenly get teleconnecticly connected. It is a unique combination of love, relationships and science fiction. There are moments in each of the episodes that perfectly showcase the love and affection that the characters feel for each other.
Although the episodes require some patience from the viewers, and it may seem illogical or cheesy at times, it is one of the most multicultural, diverse, and lively series ever made in the genre of Sci-Fi.
This show has 2 seasons and 22 episodes with an 8.3/10 rating in IMDb.
Altered Carbon
This series is based on the 2002 novel of the same name, written by Richard K Morgan.
Based in the future, the series begins in a time where the conscience of every person has been downloaded on stacks. These stacks can be transferred into different bodies known as sleeves, and theoretically, until the stacks are destroyed, the person can continue to live.
However, in reality, only the very wealthy ones can afford to buy enough sleeves to live infinitely.
In the show, Takeshi Kovacs, played by Joel Kinnaman, is a private investigator and a former U.N soldier. A wealthy businessman hires him to investigate the murder of his own child.
The series has 2 seasons and 20 episodes with an 8.1/10 rating in IMDb.
This series is based on the 2002 novel of the same name, written by Richard K Morgan.
Based in the future, the series begins in a time where the conscience of every person has been downloaded on stacks. These stacks can be transferred into different bodies known as sleeves, and theoretically, until the stacks are destroyed, the person can continue to live.
However, in reality, only the very wealthy ones can afford to buy enough sleeves to live infinitely.
In the show, Takeshi Kovacs, played by Joel Kinnaman, is a private investigator and a former U.N soldier. A wealthy businessman hires him to investigate the murder of his own child.
The series has 2 seasons and 20 episodes with an 8.1/10 rating in IMDb.
Into the Badlands
The series is based on a post-apocalyptic world, where a war has destroyed all of modern civilization.
In the post-apocalyptic world, a hierarchical Baron system is in place, and a group of men and women take help from slaves to achieve power and maintain peace in the barren wasteland known as the Badlands.
The series has a rating of 8/10, with 24 episodes over 3 seasons.
The series is based on a post-apocalyptic world, where a war has destroyed all of modern civilization.
In the post-apocalyptic world, a hierarchical Baron system is in place, and a group of men and women take help from slaves to achieve power and maintain peace in the barren wasteland known as the Badlands.
The series has a rating of 8/10, with 24 episodes over 3 seasons.
The 100
When it comes to Sci-Fi, one cannot miss out on The 100.
In the show, a group of visitors is sent from space to see if the earth in a post-apocalyptic scenario is still fit to support human life.
The series showcases Grounders, people who survived nuclear apocalypse without fleeing, the Mountain men, who are a warrior class, and a bunch of Bad guys.
It has a rating of 7.7/10 in the IMDb and 7 seasons having 100 episodes.
The Umbrella Academy
It is a series with a rating of 8/10 in IMDb and 2 seasons spread over 20 episodes.
The series is about 7 kids who were born on the same day while their mothers did not even know that they were pregnant. All the kids were adopted by a mysterious billionaire who brought them up to fight the evil in the world with their supernatural powers.
But as the kids grow up, their faulty upbringing affects their ability to function in the normal world and they are left struggling to cope with reality.
Dark
The series is about the dark secrets and past of four families that are intertwined and slowly gets revealed as the kids of the families get lost in the woods.
It deals with some supernatural elements, time travel, and family drama.
It has an 8.6/10 rating and 3 seasons having 26 episodes.
When it comes to Sci-Fi, one cannot miss out on The 100.
In the show, a group of visitors is sent from space to see if the earth in a post-apocalyptic scenario is still fit to support human life.
The series showcases Grounders, people who survived nuclear apocalypse without fleeing, the Mountain men, who are a warrior class, and a bunch of Bad guys.
It has a rating of 7.7/10 in the IMDb and 7 seasons having 100 episodes.
The Umbrella Academy
It is a series with a rating of 8/10 in IMDb and 2 seasons spread over 20 episodes.
The series is about 7 kids who were born on the same day while their mothers did not even know that they were pregnant. All the kids were adopted by a mysterious billionaire who brought them up to fight the evil in the world with their supernatural powers.
But as the kids grow up, their faulty upbringing affects their ability to function in the normal world and they are left struggling to cope with reality.
Dark
The series is about the dark secrets and past of four families that are intertwined and slowly gets revealed as the kids of the families get lost in the woods.
It deals with some supernatural elements, time travel, and family drama.
It has an 8.6/10 rating and 3 seasons having 26 episodes.