[ENG Subtitles] 50 Best Sci-Fi TV Shows to Watch | Top Sci-Fi Series Since 2000
Looking for the best sci-fi shows that actually changed the genre? Here's a curated list of 50 science fiction series released after 2000 — from cult dystopias and hard sci-fi to fresh premieres from 2023–2025.
🧠 Not just another "top 50." Each title was selected based on its average score across IMDb, Metacritic, Rotten Tomatoes, and Kinopoisk — only shows with a 6.5+ rating and strong community engagement made the cut.
Whether you're into time loops, space operas, post-apocalyptic tech worlds, or mind-bending psychology — you’ll find something that hits deep.
✔️ Platforms include Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO, Disney+, Prime Video, and more.
✔️ No filler. No random picks. Just the most atmospheric, intelligent, and powerful sci-fi storytelling.
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:40 Black Mirror (2011, Channel 4/Netflix) ~8.8
02:18 Dark (2017–2020, Netflix) ~8.8
02:51 Battlestar Galactica (2004, Syfy) ~8.7
03:27 Stranger Things (2016, Netflix) ~8.7
04:14 The Mandalorian (2019, Disney+) ~8.7
04:50 The Expanse (2015, Prime Video) ~8.6
05:33 Doctor Who (2005, BBC One) ~8.6
06:05 Westworld (2016, HBO) ~8.6
06:51 What We Do in the Shadows (2019, FX) ~8.5
07:22 Fringe (2008, Fox) ~8.4
07:59 Lost (2004, ABC) ~8.3
08:42 Orphan Black (2013, Space) ~8.3
09:23 Misfits (2009, E4) ~8.2
09:57 Loki (2021, Disney+) ~8.2
10:29 Altered Carbon (2018, Netflix) ~8.1
11:09 Sense8 (2015, Netflix) ~8.0
11:40 Real Humans (2012, SVT1) ~7.9
12:09 Upload (2020, Prime Video) ~7.9
12:56 Travelers (2016, Showcase) ~7.9
13:27 Silo (2023, Apple TV+) ~7.9
14:03 3 Body Problem (2024, Netflix) ~7.6
15:09 3% (2016, Netflix) ~7.8
15:52 For All Mankind (2019, Apple TV+) ~7.8
16:24 The Man in the High Castle (2015, Prime Video) ~7.8
16:59 The Outsider (2020, HBO) ~7.8
17:40 Star Trek: Discovery (2017, Paramount+) ~7.8
18:05 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008, Fox) ~7.8
18:39 Dark Angel (2000, Fox) ~7.8
19:15 Tales from the Loop (2020, Prime Video) ~7.8
20:03 From (2022, MGM+) ~7.8
20:42 Stargate Atlantis (2004, Syfy) ~7.7
21:22 Raised by Wolves (2020, HBO Max) ~7.7
22:00 The Orville (2017, Fox) ~7.7
22:41 Continuum (2012, Showcase) ~7.7
23:24 Killjoys (2015, Syfy) ~7.7
24:00 Almost Human (2013, Fox) ~7.7
24:41 The OA (2016, Netflix) ~7.7
25:34 Dark Matter (2024, Apple TV+) ~7.7
26:26 The 100 (2014, The CW) ~7.6
27:04 See (2019, Apple TV+) ~7.6
27:48 Dollhouse (2009, Fox) ~7.5
28:27 Foundation (2021, Apple TV+) ~7.5
29:05 Better Than Us (2018, START) ~7.4
29:48 The Lost Room (2006, Syfy) ~7.4
30:28 The Middleman (2008, ABC Family) ~7.4
31:14 Colony (2016, USA Network) ~7.4
31:45 Incorporated (2016, Syfy) ~7.3
32:23 Away (2020, Netflix) ~7.2
32:57 The Power (2023, Prime Video) ~7.2
33:27 Dracula (2020, BBC One/Netflix) ~7.2
34:10 Outro
🎯 Why You’ll Love This List
Sci-fi isn’t just about robots and space battles — it's about identity, freedom, progress, and fear of the unknown. This list brings together iconic storytelling, philosophical depth, and world-class visuals.
💬 Which show do you think is the most underrated sci-fi series? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we love discussing hidden gems.
