So, you've got Apple TV Plus and you're looking for some solid sci-fi TV shows to add to your watchlist. Well, look no further. Before you ask, yes, Severance is on this list. But that groundbreaking series is just the tip of the genre iceberg. Want to know more? Well, please, read on.
It's no secret that Apple's streaming service (which just raised its monthly price) has flown under the radar for some time. It feels like many of the streamer's titles show up on the platform without much promotion, waiting for you to discover them for yourself. There is some fun in that. But it can be easy to get stuck in the thick of things, without a clear understanding of which TV show to click play on.
One thing I've noticed with Apple TV Plus's original programming is that every show -- whether it's a light-hearted space jaunt or dystopian drama -- features detailed world-building, creative storytelling and engaging performances. Sci-fi shows such as For All Mankind, Murderbot and Dark Matter immediately come to mind. And, yes, there's always Severance.
Below, you'll find CNET's guide to the best sci-fi shows to watch on Apple TV Plus right now. You could be in the mood for a neo-noir mystery, an epic monster battle or something with a scientific flair. There are choices, choices, choices -- so settle in and click play.
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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.
Apple TV Plus Sunny Rashida Jones stars as Suzie in Sunny, a series Apple TV Plus describes as a dark comedy. After Suzie's husband and child mysteriously disappear, she is given a robot to help her grieve. As the show unfolds, Suzie begins to learn her husband's secrets, leading the program to take a darkly dramatic turn. Presented in a sleek, near-future lens, Sunny feels very Black Mirror-y, which is a good thing.
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