Attention Apple TV users !! Grab a pen and a piece of paper and make a list of sci-fi TV shows for the new year. The year ends in 4 days. During these 3 days, you will have ample time to list down sci-fi shows on Apple TV.
It is one of the largest streaming giants of quality sci-fi television series. Apple TV+ is bringing bold new stories. These shows are standing strong against cable and other streaming platforms. This streaming giant has several new seasons of sci-fi TV series set to premiere in 2026 and 2027.
Here are five TV series you should not miss. These shows will present to you strong storylines, famous characters, and stunning production. The shows range from gripping psychological thrillers to grand adventures in space. Apple TV+ has a science fiction collection that can keep you entertained all through the New Year.
Disclaimer: This article contains the writer's opinion. Readers’ discretion is advised.
1. Severance
It is among the biggest hits on this streaming platform, having a massive 8.7 IMDb rating. Dan Erickson produced the show, and the director is Ben Stiller. The narration focuses on Mark Scout (performed by Adam Scoutt), whose memories are torn between his professional life and personal memories.
The series is based on the subject of identity and corporate control. The show features Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken playing their outstanding roles. Season 2 continues to receive high praise from critics.
2. Silo
Silo is an Apple TV show that is developed from the book by Hugh Howey. The story presents how the final group of people on earth resides in an enormous underground silo with no idea as to the reason they are there. Juliette Nichols, portrayed by Rebecca Fergusson in a bossy manner, was playing power games and secrets behind the scenes.
This TV show has received an 8.1 IMDb rating and 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating. This sci-fi drama is based on the theme of resistance and survival, with Steve Zahn and Tim Robbins joining in Season 2.
3. Foundation
This show is Apple's boldest series based on Isaac Asimov's classic stories. Foundation is about a sweeping narrative of a galactic war that spans centuries.
The 3rd season was released in July 2025 and was well-acclaimed, with a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Other talented actors such as Pilou Asbaek, Jared Harris, and Lee Pace contributed to the political drama, which is enriched by the vast universes of the show.
4. For All Mankind
It is a beautiful show that postulates a version of a world where the Soviet Union becomes the first to land on the Moon. Ronald D. Moore produced the series. The plotline is based on the lives of astronauts, engineer, and their families as the decades changed and evolution and war took place.
It is anchored on the colonization of the planet Mars, and the lead actors of the movie are Joel Kinnaman and Krys Marshal. Furthermore, the sci-fi series received an excellent 98% rating for storytelling.
5. Dark Matter
Dark Matter, released in 2024, was adapted from Blake Crouch's book and starred Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. It narrates the life of Jason Dessen, a man who finds himself in a strange universe and fights to rescue his family.
The series comprises large science fiction concepts featuring touching drama. It was one of the most received and acclaimed shows, and Apple immediately agreed to a second season.
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