I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes: The 15 Best Science-Fiction TV Shows on Max

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Written By William Butterworth

Will Butterworth first started reporting on entertainment news when he was a kid in Barney pajamas giving news reports to his parents while sitting in a cardboard box. Now, he still sits in a cardboard box, but his audience has grown in number (at least that's what his mom tells him). Entertainment junkies unite!

Discover the best science-fiction TV Shows on Max. Why wait for the future when you can experience it now? Get ready for some unforgettable sci-fi action with these 15 best TV shows.

The Last of Us (2023-)

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Infections and urban decay are just as much a part of sci-fi movies as aliens and spaceships. The Last of Us includes fungi-controlled zombies intent on spreading their spores across the world. A young teen and her protector are out to put a stop to them.

My Adventures with Superman (2023-)

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When an alien lands on Earth and grows up to become Clark Kent, he ends up facing the same struggles as most young adults. This Superman series follows the young superhero on his early adventures fighting crime and struggling with typical life drama.

Doctor Who (2005-)

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No one does science fiction quite like Doctor Who. Follow the Doctor into his time-travel machine and visit key moments in Earth’s history. All while fighting aliens and other forces of evil, of course.

Rick and Morty (2013-)

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Science fiction often depicts zany tales that you almost can’t believe. Rick and Morty does a great job of turning those zany stories to the max. Follow an alcoholic scientist and his dumb grandson through their chaotic exploration of the multiverse.

Ghosts (2021-)

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Most people dream of owning their own home one day. This couple finally gets that chance to buy their dream home. Unfortunately, they also discover that the home has many ghostly occupants who don’t plan on helping pay the mortgage.

Fringe (2008-2013)

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An FBI agent joins up with a dysfunctional genius and his son. Together, they explore some of the odd phenomena behind some weird crimes. The world has never been stranger.

Superman & Lois (2021-)

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Another great Superman show to watch is Superman & Lois. Instead of focusing on their young adventures, this series depicts the famous couple as parents. They have to balance fighting crime with raising two children – not an easy task, even for a superhero.

The Leftovers (2014-2017)

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Was it aliens? God? Some other evil force? Something happened three years ago that took away 2% of the Earth’s population. Those left behind struggle to move on with their lives while wondering what happened to those who vanished.

Pushing Daisies (2007-2009)

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A man is capable of bringing someone back to life with a simple touch. However, it’s not as great as it appears. If he can’t find another person to take that dead person’s place in the grave, then they won’t remain alive. The consequences of having such a unique gift are dire.

Lovecraft Country (2020)

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One of the best shows of 2020 was Lovecraft Country. It mixed Lovecraftian horror and magic with stories of institutional racism and Black stories. There are few shows as unique as this one.

Harley Quinn (2019-)

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When one of your criminal cronies is an evil scientist and the other a botanist, your adventures are bound to have some science-fiction shenanigans. Harley Quinn finds herself leading a new team of criminals to take over Gotham City, but she might just have a change of heart when she finds herself working alongside Batman’s circle.

Game of Thrones (2011-2019)

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Magic, dragons, and ice zombies threaten this otherwise grim world locked in a tumultuous play for power. Everyone is vying for the throne, but only one can rule Westeros. This epic series reinvented fantasy tropes and comes from an author, George R.R. Martin, who got his start writing science-fiction.

A Discovery of Witches (2018-2022)

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Three different supernatural circles collide when each has an interest in an ancient document. Witches, daemons, and vampires come out of the woodwork, risking their anonymity from humans, to become the sole owner of the document that holds the secrets to their origins and destruction.

Fear the Walking Dead (2015-2023)

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Can’t get enough of zombies? Then be sure to check out this series. It follows two families who have to work together to survive a zombie-filled Los Angeles.

The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)

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In a world full of vampires, one human finds herself pitted between two brothers. Both love her, and she ends up knee-deep in the dangerous world of predator and prey.

The 20 Best Science Fiction Movies of All Time: Enter a World Beyond Your Imagination

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Get ready to explore galaxies far, far away and other realms beyond your imagination! Whether you’re a sci-fi nerd or just a major cinephile, we know you’re going to love these 20 best science-fiction movies of all time. From space battles to time travel, this list has it all. Grab your popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the greatest sci-fi films in this universe or any other.

The 20 Best Fantasy Movies of All Time: Enter a World Beyond Your Imagination

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Get ready to be enchanted as we explore the realm of fantasy films! Immerse yourself in captivating worlds and epic adventures with my handpicked selection of the 20 greatest fantasy movies ever made. From Middle Earth’s mystical landscapes to The Green Mile’s emotional depths, this list promises to transport you to extraordinary realms.

The 20 Best History Movies of All Time: Relive the Past Through the Magic of Film

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Calling all history buffs and movie lovers! Get ready for a cinematic time travel experience with our top 20 history movies. From Schindler’s List’s powerful Holocaust narrative to the groundbreaking Hamilton musical, these films will immerse you in the most significant moments of human history. Prepare for a historical adventure like no other- and you won’t even need to leave your couch!