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Apple TV: 16 Best Sci-Fi Shows You Should Stream Right Now

CNET · May 8, 2026, 10:01 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • I write a lot about science fiction shows and movies available on streaming services.
  • Apple's streamer (which dropped the "Plus" last year) is home to sci-fi hit Severance.
  • Organic discovery is fine, but if you don't really know what you're looking for, scrolling through every show on the platform can get quite taxing.

I write a lot about science fiction shows and movies available on streaming services. You can find a whole assortment of cool genre shows on Netflix and Prime Video. But this isn't about them. Today, I'm spotlighting Apple TV.

Apple's streamer (which dropped the "Plus" last year) is home to sci-fi hit Severance. You probably know that. But there are other genre titles on the platform you may not know about. That's understandable, considering the streamer's unique marketing strategy, which relies heavily on organic discovery and word of mouth rather than in-your-face ad campaigns.

Organic discovery is fine, but if you don't really know what you're looking for, scrolling through every show on the platform can get quite taxing. To cut down on confusion, I sorted through Apple's deep content library and put together the guide below to help you get started on your Apple TV sci-fi journey.

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