Prime Video’s selection of sci-fi TV shows will take you to another world

Fallout is a fun, action-packed and action-packed video game adaptation that maintains the vibe of Bethesda’s iconic series while charting a new course in story. You don’t need to be familiar with the game to enjoy this show. Of course, there are plenty of cool Easter eggs for fans to enjoy. But Ashes of Life was made with a wider audience in mind. Thanks to the cast’s stellar performances – Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell are perfect – and the nuanced world-building, you won’t want to miss this wild ride into the wasteland.

Cyberpunk icon William Gibson’s novels inspired Periphery. The series was created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the duo who brought Westworld and Ashes to Life on the small screen. Fisher, a woman involved in a reality-distorting virtual reality video game. A trip to a future London and an unexpected mission to save the world turns her life, and the series, upside down.

From The Office to Parks and Recreation and The Good Place, Greg Daniels has extensive experience bringing game-changing comedies to the small screen. In “Upload,” he carries his eccentric emotions into the afterlife through a plan that posits that in the near future, technology companies will provide virtual resorts where the consciousness of the recently deceased can enjoy an eternal vacation in paradise. . That is, of course, if they can afford it.

The Expanse is a little engine of sci-fi television. The show explores a future reality in which humans successfully colonize the solar system. It started out as a scripted original series on SyFy, but the network dropped the show after three seasons. Thankfully, Amazon stepped in to prevent its cancellation. Over the course of its six seasons, the show found its footing and its audience, evolving into a smart and engaging sci-fi drama.

A few years after the modest success of Garth Ennis’s Preacher on AMC, the screenwriter’s acclaimed superhero comic The Boys arrived on Prime Video and became an instant hit. In the show, a group of corrupt celebrity superheroes fight for power and fame while a group of outlaws (aka “The Boys”) hunt them down on their own. It’s a scene of violence, filled with social and political commentary, that leaves the audience reeling. And it’s also very good.

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As powerful, violent, and confusing as its parent series, Generation V brings light to the next generation of genetically engineered superheroes. The usual social and political tropes are on display here. Additionally, The Fifth Generation delves into issues such as social media, body image, classism, and the impact of race in higher education.

Inspired by the narrative art books of Swedish retro-futurist artist Simon Stålenhag, the collection balances the sleek aesthetic of a tech-heavy future world with the quiet quaintness of rural America. Jonathan Pryce and Rebecca Hall give strong performances in this quirky, slow-burning sci-fi drama.

If Yellowstone and The X-Files had a child, it would probably be Outland. This sci-fi western follows Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin), the patriarch and owner of the Abbott family ranch. His family has moved on with life after his daughter-in-law disappeared for unknown reasons. When a stranger comes to live with the family, Royal must consider his past, present and potential future. If you’re looking for a psychedelic series based on its writing and great acting, this is the one for you.

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What if the United States had not won World War II? This is the core question that “The Man in the High Castle” wants to answer. The play is adapted from Philip K. Dick’s novel of the same name. The story takes place in the 1960s and presents an alternative reality in which Nazi Germany and Japan jointly control the United States. The seeds of rebellion were planted when news footage surfaced of an alternate timeline of Germany and Japan’s defeat. Ridley Scott executive produces this poignant and thought-provoking series.

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) and Michael Dinner (The Wire) come together to bring Philip K. Dick’s electric dream becomes a reality. This futuristic anthology series explores how technology affects humanity in a variety of wondrous and terrifying ways. Narrative similarities between Electric Dreams and Black Mirror certainly abound. However, every episode of the Prime Video show draws inspiration from the science fiction author’s work.

Thematically, “Night Sky” is reminiscent of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Cocoon.” The slow-burn drama, which lasted just one season, starred JK Simmons and Sissy Spacek as an aging married couple trying to cope with the trials and tribulations of their golden years. Additionally, there is a mysterious portal to a strange planet beneath their shed. This sentimental mystery box series explores aging and death in a surprisingly honest way – thanks to the brilliant performances of its two leads.

Inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic book series of the same name, Invincible tells the story of Mark Grayson (played by Steven Yeun), an ordinary high school student who happens to be Earth’s most powerful superhero The son of the Almighty (JK Simmons). When Mark exhibits special powers, he discovers the unfortunate truth about who his father is and the sinister things he has done. This animated series is beautifully designed, well written, and brilliantly acted. It’s considered by many to be the best superhero show on television, and for good reason.

In The Power, Prime Video’s adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s 2016 novel of the same name, teenage girls around the world suddenly acquire the ability to shoot electricity from their hands. How exactly is this superpower changing the female experience in the United States and beyond? Toni Collette and Jon Leguizamo star alongside a talented cast of young women in a series that aims to disrupt gender concepts and dynamics in their heads.

It’s easy to compare Paper Girls to Stranger Things. Part of the story takes place in the 1980s, with a group of kids on bicycles trying to make sense of the supernatural happenings in their town. That’s where the similarities end, though. Based on the comic book of the same name by Brian K. Vaughn, the one-season show kicks off with a 12-year-old newspaper delivery girl facing her future self and fighting for survival in the time-travel war surrounding them.

As surprising as it may seem, Seekers is the first TV show co-created by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Over the past few decades, the pair have made a name for themselves with hilarious genre-bending performances ranging from Shaun of the Dead to Armageddon. “Truth Seekers” may not be as hilarious as their previous collaboration, but that’s okay. This ghost-hunting series is still full of horror homages, and thanks to the fun chemistry of its cast, it’s a low-stakes romp worth watching.

After the initial success of Black Mirror, the boom in genre anthology series helped The Feed get onto Prime Video. This is another show that explores the dark side of technology. The show takes place in London in the near future, where people can live-stream their daily lives through brain implants. “The Feed” capitalizes on society’s obsession with social media and the dopamine rush that leads to scary decisions, and features an A-list cast that includes David Thewlis (“Wonder Woman,” “Harry Potter and the Azzurri” “Prisoner of Caban”) and “Game of Thrones” actor Michelle Fairley, among others.

Prime Video had a huge success with Dead Ringers. Rachel Weisz doubles as Dr. Elliot and Beverly Mantle in this update of David Cronenberg’s cult horror classic. Their efforts to push the limits of health care throw medical ethics out the window. The result is a show that never shies away from exploring themes like Big Pharma’s control of women’s health, outdated reproductive practices, bodily autonomy, and more.

The dynamic zoom animation used in Undone provides the viewer with a dreamlike tapestry. The play tells the story of Alma (Rosa Salazar), a troubled 20-year-old girl whose life is turned upside down after an accident. As her reality shatters into something else, she must struggle to make sense of her trauma. Part suspense, part thriller, part family drama – it’s safe to say that Undone is unlike any TV show you’ve ever seen before.

Not to be confused with the short-lived sitcom starring Patrick Warburton, this live-action version of the blue superhero whose antennae swung was richer, more action-packed, and took more seriously what it was parodying Comic genre. Ben Edlund, creator of the original comics and the 2001 TV series, served as executive producer on the character, ensuring the show’s humor and atmosphere stayed true to his original vision. Peter Serafinovich and Griffin Newman have wonderful chemistry together. Jackie Earle Haley’s sinister portrayal of a terrorist is an absolute joy to watch. This makes this three-season series a must-see for all comics fans.