GoKawiilI'll cut to the chase: Prime Video has the sci-fi TV shows you need to watch. I've been putting together streaming guides for genre shows on services like Netflix and Apple TV, so I'm pretty familiar with what's out there. Comparatively speaking, Prime Video's sci-fi offerings are a cut above. They just hit different.
When digging into the titles available on Prime Video, it's clear that the Amazon-owned streamer's science fiction programs are flavored with a cutting-edge, indie-film aesthetic. They're offbeat, edgy and go against the grain. You'll see what I mean below.
Sci-fi, like horror and fantasy, comes in a variety of tones and types. No matter what mood you're in, Prime Video has the show to fit it. 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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Darren Michaels/Sony/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Timeless Timeless, which ran for two seasons on NBC, follows an unlikely team of time-traveling experts who are enlisted to return to various points in time to stop a criminal organization from altering history. That may sound silly, and at points the show absolutely is, but that's just a part of its charm. There's a serial quality to the story, with major Doctor Who vibes throughout.
AMC Studios Humans Humans came out over a decade ago, yet the AI-themed subject matter still feels surprisingly relevant. The show, which aired on Channel 4 and AMC, explores an alternate reality where synthetic humans are the must-have in-home technology. Can humans and synths live in harmony? The three-season series dares to answer that question. And you can probably imagine, things get a bit bleak.
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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