Prime Video has the quality sci-fi shows you’re looking for. While the other big streamers lean heavily on algorithms to push out one genre show after another, the Amazon-owned streamer has made a habit of digging into unique, edgy and original concepts that appeal to all types of fans.
There’s an indie film aesthetic to a lot of the programming on the platform. All you need to do is sift through the streamer’s solid library of science-fiction series to see what I am talking about. Programs like The Boys, Gen VOuter Range and The Man in the High Castle are all great examples of shows that provoke thought and push the envelope.
From high concept to low brow, these sci-fi shows are well worth your time. Heck, they may be living rent-free in your head before too long. If you want something with lower stakes, don’t fret; not everything on this list is bleak and dystopian. You can also find a tech-inspired comedy about the afterlife, a cool animated video game-style anthology and a futuristic rom-com to appeal to anyone needing fun, lighter options to binge.
Below you can find 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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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.
Fallout is a fun, kinetic, action-packed video game adaptation that upholds the vibe of Bethesda’s iconic franchise while also charting a new course, story-wise. You don’t need to be familiar with the games to enjoy this show. Sure, there are loads of cool Easter eggs for fans to appreciate. But Fallout was made with a broader audience in mind. And thanks to the killer performances by the cast — Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell are perfect — and the detailed world-building, you won’t want to miss taking this wild ride into the Wasteland.