It’s common knowledge that Netflix is the top destination for must-see comedies and prestige dramas but did you know the streamer boasts an incredible lineup of original sci-fi TV shows? Well, it does and you need to check them out.
Titles like Stranger Things and Black Mirror are often the first to be mentioned when discussing science fiction entertainment on Netflix. And let’s be clear: They are hits for a reason. However, the streamer has so much more to offer beyond these popular favorites. Keep reading and you’ll see what I mean.
The science fiction genre is home to a wide variety of narratives and styles so no matter your interests, I’m sure you’ll find something to dig into here. Are you in the mood for a unique alien invasion thriller? 3 Body Problem is the perfect show for you. Looking for an offbeat comic book superhero series? Check out The Umbrella Academy. And if you’re eager to dive into something with an avant-garde flair, there’s this hard-to-describe mystery series, The OA, I’d like to introduce you to.
The handful of titles mentioned above only scratch the surface — there are so many binge-worthy adventures that await you. Grab your favorite snack, pour yourself a refreshing beverage and get ready because these are the best Netflix sci-fi TV shows you should watch right now.
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Netflix’s beautifully shot, post-apocalyptic series is the long-awaited adaptation of the beloved Argentine graphic novel, El Eternauta, which was first published in 1957. The story follows Juan Salvo and a group of survivors who make it through a lethal snowstorm (the snowflakes literally kill) only to discover the real threat against humanity isn’t a weather anomaly but an alien invasion.
Emma Stone and Jonah Hill star in this mind-bending drama from Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective) and Patrick Somerville (The Leftovers). The 10-episode series follows Annie (Stone) and Owen (Hill) as they enter a drug trial for a medication that will allegedly cure all their problems. As you can probably guess, it doesn’t. Stone and Hill look like they’re having crazy fun throughout the program, as they get to try on a variety of different characters. The addition of Sonoya Mizuno, Justin Theroux and Sally Field to the cast make this an underappreciated gem worth your attention.
