Prime Video has emerged as a leader in science fiction TV shows, offering a diverse range of programming inspired by iconic creators such as Philip K. Dick, William Gibson, Garth Ennis, and Simon Stålenhag. With shows ranging from superhero satire to time travel Westerns, the streamer caters to all types of sci-fi fans. Some of the best sci-fi shows on Prime Video include “Fallout,” a kinetic video game adaptation, “The Peripheral,” a reality-bending virtual reality series, and “Upload,” a comedy about the afterlife in the near future.
“The Expanse” is a critically acclaimed series that explores a future reality where humanity has colonized the Solar System, while “The Boys” offers a dark and politically charged take on corrupt celebrity superheroes. “Gen V” delves into the next generation of superheroes, touching on social media, body image, classism, and race. “Tales from the Loop” beautifully balances a tech-heavy future world with the quaintness of rural America, while “Outer Range” combines elements of Yellowstone and The X-Files in a sci-fi Western setting.
“The Man in the High Castle” poses the question of what would happen if America did not win World War II, presenting an alternate reality where Nazi Germany and Japan control the US. “Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams” is a futuristic anthology series inspired by the works of the sci-fi author, while “Night Sky” explores aging and mortality in a sentimental mystery series. “Invincible” follows a high school kid who discovers the truth about his father, the most powerful superhero on the planet, and “The Power” flips gender tropes with its premise of teenage girls developing the ability to shoot electricity from their hands.
“Paper Girls” draws comparisons to “Stranger Things” as it follows a group of kids facing a time travel war, while “Truth Seekers” offers a fun ghost-hunting series from Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. “The Feed” explores the darker side of technology in a near-future London, while “Dead Ringers” dives into medical ethics and women’s health issues. “Undone” uses rotoscoping animation to tell the story of a troubled young woman navigating reality after a traumatic accident, and “The Tick” provides a humorous take on the superhero genre with its quirky characters and engaging performances.
