Prime Video has the sci-fi shows I want to watch, and I bet you will too. The Amazon-owned streamer is packed with pages and pages of content, and when it comes to its genre offerings, the platform doesn't skimp. The same could probably be said about competitors like Netflix and Apple TV, but the science fiction on Prime Video feels different with the indie film vibe it has going on.
Thought-provoking narratives and unique storylines propel these titles. This is a genre that regularly puts a mirror up to our society. As far-reaching as some of these stories get, they still succeed at giving you something to think about. Just take a look at shows like The Boys, Gen V, Outer Range, Fallout and The Man in the High Castle, and you'll see what I mean.
Whether you're looking for something bleak and dystopian or a lighter show with lesser stakes, you'll find something worth watching here. Below are 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.
CBS 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.
Starz American Gods Bryan Fuller's American Gods feels like a dream in that it was here and then gone in a flash. Over its three seasons, the program delved into the ethereal universe created by Neil Gaiman in his iconic novel. The story follows an ex-convict named Shadow Moon who begins working with a man named Mr. Nobody, only to discover a world where the old gods (I'm talking characters like Odin, Anansi and Jesus) and new gods (Media, Technical Boy and Mr. World, among others) are on the brink of war. You can watch the entire first season on Prime Video.
Amazon MGM Studios Gen V As powerful, violent and bewildering as its parent series The Boys, Gen V shines a light on the next generation of genetically altered superheroes. The usual social and political tropes are on display here. Additionally, Gen V digs into topics like the influence of social media, body image, classism and race in the realm of higher education.
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