{
  "id": 4250313,
  "title": "10 Best Apple TV Sci-Fi Shows, Ranked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/10-best-apple-tv-sci-fi-shows-ranked",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T18:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2244557/best-apple-tv-sci-fi-shows-ranked/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple TV has become a top streaming destination for science fiction enthusiasts, offering an impressive collection of original series. While other streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO have produced notable sci-fi shows such as Stranger Things and The Leftovers, Apple TV has managed to create its own unique library of thrilling and captivating series. Science fiction has been a part of television since its inception, with famous examples like The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Futurama, and The X-Files. These shows have inspired the current library of original content on Apple TV. For new subscribers, it can be overwhelming to choose the best sci-fi show to watch first. However, this list of 10 series provides a starting point for binge-watching. Some of these shows are in their early seasons, allowing viewers to catch up quickly, while others are nearing their final seasons and should be watched sooner rather than later. One of the standout shows on this list is Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. This series follows a fictional organization studying giant monsters, exploring Monarch's origins in the 1950s and 1970s, as well as events following the 2014 film Godzilla. Although the show occasionally struggles with character development and heavy focus on spectacle, it offers some of the best sci-fi action on Apple TV. Another intriguing series is Sugar, a neo-noir that stars Colin Farrell as John Sugar, a brilliant private investigator with peculiar powers. The show delves into a mysterious substance he injects himself with every night and a secret society of spies hiding a dark secret about themselves. With its genre-bending approach and smooth lead performance, Sugar has proven to be one of the most fascinating shows on Apple TV. Isaac Asimov, a renowned science fiction author, was surprised to have his Foundation series adapted for television in 2021. Set in a distant future ruled by a triumvirate of genetic clones of Emperor Cleon I, the show follows Gaal Dornick, a young mathematician caught in a conflict between the Empire and her mentor's predictions regarding its collapse. As Asimov's daughter serves as an executive producer, the series expands on his universe while adapting its heavy lore and scientific concepts for a modern audience. Another science fiction series on this list is Murderbot, based on Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries novels. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Murderbot follows a security robot who detests human behavior and hacks its programming to avoid following human commands. The show provides a hilarious take on social nonconformity while painting an intriguing picture of a world where artificial intelligence has surpassed human imagination. Lastly, Sunny is another sci-fi series on Apple TV that features a robot going rogue. Starring Rashida Jones, Sunny follows an American woman living abroad and her experiences with a rogue robot. This series adds to Apple TV's diverse sci-fi offerings, showcasing its commitment to providing quality content for science fiction fans.",
  "summary": "Apple TV has become a destination for ambitious science fiction, with its growing library spanning dystopian mysteries, space epics, thrillers, and more.",
  "key_points": [
    "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters follows fictional organization studying giant monsters.",
    "Sugar is neo-noir series starring Colin Farrell as private investigator with powers.",
    "Isaac Asimov's Foundation series adapted for Apple TV in 2021."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}