Apple TV+’s run of sci-fi releases has been legendary. If you like sci-fi, you’ll want to subscribe to Apple TV+ (their comedies aren’t bad either).
I can recommend Severance, Silo (season 1) and Murderbot while Dark Matter, Hello Tomorrow and Strange Planet are worth a watch. I wouldn’t recommend Sunny or Sugar however. I wanted to see what I should add to my watchlist next by gathering the IMDb scores for each. See the table below or read short synopsis of each below the table.
More things to watch on Apple TV+:
Apple TV+ Movies | Comedies On Apple TV+ | Documentaries On Apple TV+
| Title | IMDb Score |
|---|---|
| Severance | 8.7 |
| For All Mankind | 8.1 |
| Silo | 7.8 |
| Calls | 7.7 |
| Dark Matter | 7.6 |
| Foundation | 7.6 |
| See | 7.6 |
| Murderbot | 7.4 |
| Constellation | 7.1 |
| Sugar | 7.1 |
| Monarch: Legacy of Monsters | 7 |
| Hello Tomorrow | 6.9 |
| Dr. Brain | 6.8 |
| Strange Planet | 6.7 |
| Sunny | 6.5 |
| Amazing Stories | 6.2 |
| Extrapolations | 6.1 |
| Invasion | 6.1 |
WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
Severance (2022) – Psychological/Sci-Fi
For fans of: Black Mirror, Devs, The Leftovers
Office workers undergo a surgical procedure to split their work and personal memories in this cerebral, Emmy-winning thriller. Adam Scott leads a haunting ensemble in a corporate dystopia where identity is a commodity. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
For All Mankind (2019) – Alternate History/Sci-Fi
For fans of: The Man in the High Castle, The Right Stuff, Battlestar Galactica
In this alternate history, the Soviets land on the moon first, igniting a prolonged space race. Joel Kinnaman and Wrenn Schmidt star in this Emmy-nominated series praised for its scope and speculative ambition.
Silo (2023) – Dystopian/Mystery
For fans of: Snowpiercer, The 100, The Handmaid’s Tale
In a future where humanity survives in a giant underground silo, the truth about the outside world is forbidden. Based on Hugh Howey’s novels, this mystery unfolds with claustrophobic tension and layered intrigue. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Calls (2021) – Experimental/Sci-Fi
For fans of: Archive 81, The Twilight Zone, Homecoming
Told entirely through audio and abstract visuals, this eerie series unfolds through phone calls that hint at supernatural events. It’s a bold, minimalist experiment in storytelling and suspense.
Dark Matter (2025) – Multiverse/Thriller
For fans of: Counterpart, Fringe, The OA
A physicist is abducted into an alternate version of his life, triggering a multiverse thriller about identity and regret. Based on Blake Crouch’s novel, it’s a cerebral, high-concept mystery. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Foundation (2021) – Epic/Sci-Fi
For fans of: Dune, Raised by Wolves, The Expanse
Based on Isaac Asimov’s classic series, this sprawling saga follows mathematicians predicting the fall of a galactic empire. With grand scale and philosophical depth, it’s Apple’s flagship sci-fi epic.
See (2019) – Post-Apocalyptic/Action
For fans of: Into the Badlands, Snowpiercer, The 100
In a future where humanity has lost sight, a warrior protects his children — born with the ability to see. Jason Momoa leads this tribal action series with mythic stakes and brutal combat.
Murderbot (2025) – Sci-Fi/Action
For fans of: Westworld, Altered Carbon, The Mandalorian
A rogue security android with a sarcastic streak investigates corporate corruption while grappling with its own autonomy. Based on Martha Wells’ award-winning novellas, this adaptation blends action with existential wit. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Constellation (2024) – Psychological/Sci-Fi
For fans of: Severance, Gravity, Solaris
After surviving a space disaster, an astronaut returns to Earth to find her reality fractured. Noomi Rapace stars in this mind-bending thriller exploring memory, identity, and cosmic trauma.
Sugar (2024) – Neo-Noir/Sci-Fi
For fans of: Blade Runner, Under the Silver Lake, The Tourist
Colin Farrell plays a private investigator unraveling a missing persons case in a surreal Los Angeles. With genre twists and noir aesthetics, it’s a stylish mystery with sci-fi undertones. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) – Sci-Fi/Action
For fans of: Godzilla, Pacific Rim, The X-Files
Following the aftermath of Godzilla’s emergence, two siblings uncover family ties to the secretive Monarch organization. With kaiju lore and global stakes, it expands the MonsterVerse into serialized storytelling.
Hello Tomorrow! (2023) – Retro-Futurist/Drama
For fans of: The Jetsons, Mad Men, Fallout
In a retro-futuristic world, a salesman peddles lunar timeshares while hiding a deeper truth. Billy Crudup stars in this visually stylized blend of optimism, deception, and mid-century sci-fi. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Dr. Brain (2021) – Sci-Fi/Thriller
For fans of: Mindhunter, Black Mirror, Memories of Murder
A neuroscientist begins syncing his brain with the dead to solve a personal mystery. This Korean-language thriller blends emotional depth with cerebral science fiction.
Strange Planet (2023) – Animated/Satire
For fans of: Rick and Morty, The Good Place, Adventure Time
Based on Nathan W. Pyle’s viral comics, this animated series explores human absurdities through pastel-colored aliens. It’s a gentle, philosophical satire of everyday life. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Sunny (2024) – Sci-Fi/Comedy
For fans of: Upload, Made for Love, Her
Rashida Jones stars as a woman who receives a domestic robot after her husband disappears. Set in Kyoto, this dark comedy explores grief, technology, and unexpected companionship. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Amazing Stories (2020) – Anthology/Sci-Fi
For fans of: The Twilight Zone, Electric Dreams, Tales from the Loop
Reviving Spielberg’s 1980s anthology, this series presents standalone tales of wonder, mystery, and imagination. Each episode offers a modern twist on classic sci-fi storytelling.
Extrapolations (2023) – Climate/Sci-Fi
For fans of: Years and Years, The Day After Tomorrow, The Road
This anthology explores the near future of climate change through interconnected stories across decades. With an ensemble cast, it blends speculative fiction with urgent environmental themes.
Invasion (2021) – Sci-Fi/Drama
For fans of: War of the Worlds, The Leftovers, Colony
As Earth faces an alien threat, lives across continents are upended in this slow-burning global drama. It focuses on human response and emotional fallout rather than spectacle.
More sci-fi to watch:
Sci-Fi On Disney+
Shows On Sky Sci-Fi
Sci-Fi On Tubi
Sci-Fi On Amazon Prime
Sci-Fi On Paramount+
Sci-Fi On Netflix