Prime Video is where it's at for quality sci-fi programming. You're here reading this, so you must already know that. Indeed, you can find a plethora of genre entertainment available on streaming services, particularly on Netflix and Apple TV. But the Amazon-owned streamer has curated a science fiction TV library that leans heavily into the realm of thought-provoking, unique and edgy storytelling.
I'd even go so far as to suggest that Prime Video's sci-fi lineup has an indie film aesthetic. The shows here have an envelope-pushing vibe that feels as if the modus operandi is to buck the status quo and delve into the creative aspects that truly connect. You see that with shows like The Boys, Gen V, Outer Range, Fallout and The Man in the High Castle. I'm merely scratching the surface with those examples, though.
From high concept to low brow, these sci-fi shows are well worth your time. Heck, they may be living rent-free in your head before too long. If you're looking for something with lower stakes, don't worry -- not everything on this list is bleak and dystopian. You can also find a tech-inspired comedy about the afterlife, a cool animated video game-style anthology and a futuristic rom-com to appeal to anyone needing fun, lighter options to binge.
Below, you can find the best sci-fi shows on Prime Video right now. Please check back each month, as I'll be updating this article regularly.
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CBS The Twilight Zone I really don't know what new can be said about The Twilight Zone that hasn't already been said. This is the granddaddy of all anthology series and remains a genre benchmark after all these years. Rod Serling created the sci-fi classic in 1959, and it lasted just five seasons. But that was enough to leave its cultural impact. Some standout episodes to explore include Time Enough at Last, Eye of the Beholder, To Serve Man, Nightmare at 20,000 Feet and Living Doll.
Syfy/NBC Universal 12 Monkeys 12 Monkeys is inspired by the Terry Gilliam classic, which posits the notion that a criminal from the future must travel back in time to stop a plague from destroying the human race. The series uses the same theme as a jumping-off point, but it expands the story universe and takes things in new and exciting directions. Its four-season run remains one of the best, underrated sci-fi shows of the past decade.
Kane2026 Person of Interest Person of Interest follows an ex-CIA agent and a billionaire shut-in who fight crime that hasn't happened yet, thanks to an AI program that predicts the future. Sure, that sounds like Minority Report. I assure you, it's not. Beneath the network procedural veneer lives a surprising amount of depth in this show. That shouldn't come as a surprise, considering that it features J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk -- yes, the same Bad Robot duo behind Lost -- as executive producers.
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