15 Best TV Shows Based On Sci-Fi Books

Science fiction enthusiasts have much to enjoy with these top TV adaptations of popular sci-fi novels. One such masterpiece is the Expanse, originating from nine Hugo Award-winning novels. The series focuses on a United Nations Security Council member, a detective, and a ship captain navigating a conspiracy that jeopardizes the peace of a solar system where most of it is colonized.

Although Syfy pulled the plug after three seasons, Prime Video picked up the series and completed its six-season run. Another notable adaptation is the Netflix series 3 Body Problem, based on the first book of Chinese author Liu Cixin's trilogy. The show follows scientists dealing with an extraterrestrial threat discovered during the Cold War.

It earned six Emmy nominations and was renewed for two more seasons. Peacock's adaptation of Aldous Huxley's Brave New World also made waves, despite being loosely based on the original novel. The show depicts a seemingly perfect society where people are conditioned to conform to certain rules, threatening the very fabric of life.

Meanwhile, Netflix's adaptation of Altered Carbon, set in a world where consciousness can be stored digitally, received mixed reviews but made a prequel anime film for its fans. CBS's Under the Dome, based on Stephen King's novel, garnered 20 million viewers in its premiere episode, making it the most-watched summer drama opener in over 20 years.

This show follows the residents of a town trapped inside an indestructible dome, struggling to survive and uncover the reason behind their confinement. Lastly, Apple TV's Silo, based on a trilogy of novels by Hugh Howey, explores a post-apocalyptic world where humanity lives in a silo with strict rules. The series delves into split timelines, nanobots, and the nature of the apocalypse, maintaining its quality throughout the three seasons.