When it comes to science fiction TV shows, Prime Video has stepped ahead of the pack over the past decade, delivering an array of thought-provoking programming to the masses. Where else can you find unique programs inspired by the works of genre icon Philip K. Dick, cyberpunk creator William Gibson, comic book legend Garth Ennis and retro-futuristic artist Simon Stålenhag?
Whether you’re looking for superhero satire, time travel Western, political space saga or a Black Mirror-style anthology series, the streamer has something for every type of science fiction fan. Here are the best sci-fi shows to watch on Prime Video right now.
Read more: Prime Video: The 32 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch
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Cyberpunk icon William Gibson wrote the novel that inspired The Peripheral . Created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy — the duo that brought Westworld and Fallout to the small screen — the series stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Flynne Fisher, a woman who becomes involved in a reality-bending virtual reality video game. A trip to future London and an unexpected mission to save the world flip her life, and this series, on its head.
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From The Office to Parks and Recreation and The Good Place, Greg Daniels has extensive experience bringing game-changing comedies to the small screen. In Upload, he brings his quirky sensibilities to the afterlife with a program that posits that, in the near future, tech companies will offer virtual resorts where the consciousnesses of the recently deceased can enjoy a heavenly forever vacation. That is, of course, if they can afford it.
Amazon Studios
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Antony Starr plays Homelander in The Boys on Amazon Prime Video.
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London Thor, Jaz Sinclair and Lizzie Broadway in Gen V on Amazon Prime Video.
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Inspired by the narrative art book by Swedish retro-futuristic artist Simon Stålenhag, the series balances the sleek aesthetic of a tech-heavy future world with the quiet quaintness of rural America. Jonathan Pryce and Rebecca Hall deliver standout performances in this quirky, slow-burn sci-fi series.
Karen Kuehn/Amazon Studios
What if America didn’t win World War II? That’s the central question The Man in the High Castle aims to answer. Based on Philip K. Dick’s novel of the same name, the series takes place in the 1960s and presents an alternate reality where Nazi Germany and Japan share control of the US. When newsreel footage from an alternate timeline where Germany and Japan lost the war surfaces, the seeds of rebellion are planted. Ridley Scott executive produced the poignant, thought-provoking series.
Elizabeth Sisson
Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams
Inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic series of the same name, Invincible follows Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), an ordinary high school kid who happens to be the son of Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons) — the most powerful superhero on the planet. When Mark exhibits special abilities, he discovers the unfortunate truth about who his father is and the insidious things he’s done. This animated series is beautifully designed, well-written and wonderfully acted. It’s seen by many as the best superhero show on TV, and for good reason.
Katie Yu/Prime Video/Amazon Studios
In The Power, Prime Video’s series based on Naomi Alderman’s 2016 novel of the same name, teenage girls all over the globe suddenly develop the ability to shoot electricity from their hands. How exactly does this superpower change the female experience in America and beyond? Toni Collette and Jon Leguizamo star alongside a cast of talented young women in a series that aims to flip gender tropes and dynamics on their heads.
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As surprising as it may seem, Truth Seekers is the first TV show Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have created together. Over the past few decades, the duo cultivated a reputation for kicking out hilarious genre jams from Shaun of the Dead to End of the World. Truth Seekers may not be as laugh-out-loud funny as their previous collaborations, but that’s okay. The ghost-hunting series is still chock full of horror homages, and thanks to the fun chemistry of its ensemble cast, it’s a worthwhile low-stakes binge.
Amazon Studios
The genre anthology series boom that followed Black Mirror’s initial success helped bring The Feed to Prime Video. It’s another program that explores the darker side of technology. The program takes place in a near future London, where people can livestream their day-to-day lives thanks to an implant in their head. Tapping into society’s obsession with social media and the dopamine rush that drives terrible decisions, The Feed features a top-notch cast that includes names like David Thewlis (Wonder Woman, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) and Game of Thrones alum Michelle Fairley.
Niko Tavernise/Prime Video
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Rosa Salazar stars in Undone on Amazon Prime Video.
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Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman star in The Tick on Amazon Prime Video.
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