GoKawiilWhen it comes to must-see shows, Apple TV shouldn't be slept on. That especially goes for sci-fi. The Apple-owned streamer may be known for genre standouts like Severance, but beyond that title, there's a solid roster of science fiction TV shows you should absolutely add to your watchlist.
When Apple TV dropped the "Plus" from its name, the rebrand created naming confusion between its platform and its hardware. Apple's marketing strategy adds another hurdle to finding quality content. Titles on the streaming platform mostly rely on organic discovery and word of mouth, which makes it harder to know which shows to watch and which to pass on.
Navigating the platform on your own can be fun, but it's also helpful to have a curated guide, like the one I've put together below, to nudge you in the right direction.
You're here for shows that feature epic world-building, engaging performances and envelope-pushing narratives. The genre TV shows in Apple TV's content library accomplish all of that. Shows like Pluribus, For All Mankind, Murderbot and Dark Matter immediately come to mind. Heck, you can always give Severance a rewatch while you're at it.
Below, you'll find CNET's guide to the best sci-fi shows to watch on Apple TV right now. This list will be updated regularly, so be sure to bookmark it and visit often.
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Apple TV Pluribus Vince Gilligan's new series is way more X-Files than it is Breaking Bad, and that's a good thing. The show follows a woman named Carol (Rhea Seehorn), who gets trapped amid a worldwide pandemic of unbridled happiness. It's very Invasion of the Body Snatchers, yet a totally different take on the idea of an alien invasion. Smart writing and an Emmy-worthy performance by Seehorn make this show one of my favorites of the year.
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.
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