So, you're an Apple TV Plus subscriber looking for worthwhile sci-fi TV shows to watch. You've already binged every episode of Severance. What should you dive into next?
Apple's streaming service (which just raised its monthly price) feels like an exclusive place. The majority of the original programs on the platform premiere without much promotion, instead being left for you to discover on your own. With so many streaming shows vying for your attention, the perfect title can get lost.
Do you want epic world-building, Emmy-worthy performances and storytelling that push the envelope? When it comes to sci-fi, the TV shows in the content library of Apple TV Plus are all good. Shows like For All Mankind, Murderbot and Dark Matter immediately come to mind. (You said you already saw Severance, right?)
Below, you'll find CNET's guide to the best sci-fi shows to watch on Apple TV Plus right now. You could be in the mood for a neo-noir mystery, an epic monster battle or something with a scientific flair. There are choices, choices, choices. Settle in and click play.
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Apple TV Plus Invasion Invasion is an epic sci-fi drama about an alien invasion. The detail that makes this series different is its international scope. Now in its third season, the show travels around the world to offer a variety of perspectives on the global threat. The events in the series takes place in real time, adding a sense of urgency to the mix.
Apple TV Plus Murderbot The adaptation of Martha Wells' bestselling book series, Murderbot Diaries, has already carved a unique niche in Apple TV Plus's sci-fi library. Starring Alexander Skarsgård (who delivers in everything he's in) as the murder-y bot in question, the program follows the exploits of a security bot who protects his human clients while secretly watching hours upon hours of TV. If you want action, comedy and science fiction, Murderbot delivers all three.
Apple TV Plus Dr. Brain All six episodes of Dr. Brain were directed by Kim Jee-woon (the director behind I Saw the Devil), which pretty much tells you that this show will be a dark and twisted ride. The series follows a brain scientist named Sewon Koh, who's found a way to hack into the memories of dead people. This is a medical breakthrough, to be sure, but Sewon is more focused on using this experimental technique to solve the mystery behind a family tragedy.
Apple TV Plus Sunny Rashida Jones stars as Suzie in Sunny, a series Apple TV Plus describes as a dark comedy. After Suzie's husband and child mysteriously disappear, she is given a robot to help her grieve. As the show unfolds, Suzie begins to learn her husband's secrets, leading the program to take a darkly dramatic turn. Presented in a sleek, near-future lens, Sunny feels very Black Mirror-y, which is a good thing.
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