GoKawiilI write a lot about science fiction shows and movies available on streaming services. You can find a whole assortment of cool genre shows on Netflix and Prime Video. But this isn't about them. Today, I'm spotlighting Apple TV.
Apple's streamer (which dropped the "Plus" last year) is home to sci-fi hit Severance. You probably know that. But there are other genre titles on the platform you may not know about. That's understandable, considering the streamer's unique marketing strategy, which relies heavily on organic discovery and word of mouth rather than in-your-face ad campaigns.
Organic discovery is fine, but if you don't really know what you're looking for, scrolling through every show on the platform can get quite taxing. To cut down on confusion, I sorted through Apple's deep content library and put together the guide below to help you get started on your Apple TV sci-fi journey.
These are the best sci-fi shows to watch on Apple TV. Take note: 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 Widow's Bay If I'm being honest, Widow's Bay isn't specifically a science fiction program. It is categorized as horror, but it features sci-fi adjacent story details, and because of that, I put it here. This show feels unique in its structure and style, yet honors small-town tales of a similar ilk. From Stephen King to Twin Peaks and even Jaws, these influences are all here and make for a quirky, scary fun time.
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.
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