Need recommendations: Best recent Sci-Fi series for a binge-watch?

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Hey everyone on appleinsider,

Looking to get into a new science fiction series and could use some fresh recommendations from fellow fans. I've pretty much exhausted the big names on Netflix and Prime Video, and I'm craving something with a compelling original story, good character development, and impressive visuals if possible – something that really makes you think or transports you to another world.

It could be anything from epic space operas to more grounded, near-future thrillers or mysteries. What are some of the standout Sci-Fi shows you've watched recently (say, from the last year or two) on any streaming service that you'd genuinely recommend? Trying to find that next great binge-watch!

Any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks!

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    Wesley_Hilliardwesley_hilliard Posts: 522member, administrator, moderator, editor
    Obviously can't go wrong with classics, but of course if you're on AppleInsider, you should think about some of the space epics on Apple TV+.

    For All Mankind is an excellent series that basically could be considered a prequel to any series involving Earthlings traveling deep space. It does really well with the alt-history stuff and some of their predictions are already becoming real news, like all the talk of a moon base starting again recently.

    I know Foundation is controversial among fans of the books, but I've found it to be beautiful and enjoyable, if a bit long winded. The story and character development accelerate in season 2.

    Silo is perfect post-apocalyptic television. Extrapolations is a Dark Mirror-like drama, but instead of discussing how technology ruins man, it is a discussion of the impending climate crisis. Even See was a good watch, but season one was a bit rough as it was one of Apple's first shows.

    Some of my favorite movies: Fifth Element, AI: Artificial Intelligence, The Matrix, and Blade runner
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    Mike Wuerthelemike wuerthele Posts: 7,071administrator
    Andor is must-see Star Wars.
    tht
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    thttht Posts: 5,962member
    I’ll 2nd Andor as being one of the best SciFi series. 

    Limited series: 
    Sense8 - hive mind, telepathy sci-fi. My favorite series
    Andor - best Star Wars series
    Ahsoka - 2nd best Disney+ Star Wars series, imo
    Severance - conspiracy sci-fi?
    The Nevers - Victorian sci-fi
    The Expanse - attempt at hard sci-fi
    Chernobyl - not sci-fi, but science
    V - invasion sci-fi 

    Actual series:
    Farscape - enjoy the mayhem. Just plain fun. 
    Space: Above and Beyond - small budget military sci-fi
    Tom Baker Doctor Who - the best Doctor
    Babylon 5 - epic sci-fi attempt
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