You might assume that TV shows are better now than ever before, what with the recent successes of Hulu, HBO, and Netflix. However, some of the best sci-fi shows aired many years ago. Over the past few decades, many genres of television have given rise to excellent series. However, none have benefited more than sci-fi in terms of increasing viewership and technological advancements like CGI and other special effects that make it possible to bring intricate plots to life.
The Cartoon Network sitcom, "Rick and Morty," depicts the trans-dimensional exploits of aging scientist Rick Sanchez and his adorable, neurotic grandson, Morty Smith. It was developed by Dan Harmon ("Community"). Unfortunately, some toxic and sexist fans have attacked the female writers online, crowded McDonald's in search of Szechuan sauce ,and acted like general trolls. Nevertheless, don't allow a few rotten apples to ruin an otherwise entertaining, innovative comedic sci-fi masterpiece.
This psycho-thriller about cloning strayed so far from reality that it hired a scientific adviser to keep its genetics in check. The BBC America drama began with a realistic yet scary premise: the monetization of women's bodies by those who are in charge. Tatiana Maslany, an amazingly skilled performer able to become 11 distinct personalities, is Orphan Black's true hidden weapon. Thanks to intelligent writing and Tatiana's compelling lead performance, a play that could have easily become mired in a million theories remained addictively interesting.
The show "Love, Death & Robots," which has 18 independent episodes, is very similar to the 1981 animated sci-fi feature film called "Heavy Metal." Every segment of the Netflix series was developed by a different cast and team, so overall, the series is disorganized with various animation styles, storylines, and levels of quality. Even though it's not put together well, the program has won 5 Emmy Awards.
Without a doubt, Battlestar Galactica is one of the most beloved science fiction franchises in history. The first season aired in 1978, and it was relaunched from 2003 to 2012. Various films, mini-series, web series, prequels, computer games, comics, as well as a board game have been released throughout its history.
The plot follows the final humans standing as they battle against the Cylons, an aggressive alien race. The main conflict is that the humans are searching for Earth-the Thirteenth Colony-which vanished a long time ago.Fun fact: this show created the term "holy frak" as a new swear word.
Osmosis, a French-language series set in a sci-fi sandbox, delves into the unexplored world of dating apps. By conducting a science experiment, the show attempts to answer the longstanding question of how to find love.In the study, participants downloaded a dating app which scans their brains and selects the best match for them with 100% accuracy.
The app provides too much information, causing people to reveal their deepest, darkest secrets. The characters find love by taking the easiest route possible, but it's not cheap and makes for a great story.
It took quite a while for this book to be turned into a TV series adaptation, which is strange considering it's based on Aldous Huxley's classic 1932 dystopian book. The story revolves around an seemingly ideal society that has sacrificed privacy, wealth, families, tradition and monogamy in order to maintain peace and stability... until everything falls apart. It was extremely challenging to adapt one of the world's most famous science fiction novels into a film. Unfortunately, NBC ended the series after only one season, even though it had an incredible budget. However, this Brave New World May not be finished yet because it may find success elsewhere. Doctor Who, Westworld, and Black Mirror are some of our personal favorites-but in order to give you a more objective list of the best sci-fi shows throughout TV history, we stopped ourselves from only choosing these three.
If you're searching for a sci-fi series to cozy up with this weekend, we promise that starting with Westworld is the best decision you'll make all month.
