GoKawiilYou can go anywhere to find good sci-fi TV shows, but you've chosen Prime Video. And for good reason.
When it comes to streaming genre entertainment, you can find all sorts of science fiction titles to enjoy, whether you hit places like Netflix or Apple TV. But today we're talking about Prime Video, and the sci-fi shows on the Amazon-owned platform just hit different.
The 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.
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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