Science Fiction Shows

Max and Holly looking alarmed in Stranger Things

Netflix's Most-Watched Shows Of 2025 Prove Why It Won The Streaming Wars

By Witney Seibold 6 days ago

If there was any doubt that Netflix won the Streaming Wars, the top 10 most-watched TV shows for 2025 will put it to bed for good.

Sterling K. Brown as Xavier wearing a jacket and survival gear in the wilderness in Paradise season 2

Paradise Season 2 Trailer Goes Full Fallout As Sterling K. Brown Finally Goes To The Surface

By Jeremy Mathai 7 days ago

Sterling K. Brown's Xavier Collins ventures into a post-apocalyptic world in Paradise season 2, and we've got the Hulu show's latest trailer right here.

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's Simon Williams wearing red sunglasses on Wonder Man

Wonder Man: Simon Williams' MCU Powers, Explained

By Pauli Poisuo 7 days ago

Wonder Man keeps the exact nature of Simon Williams' powers a mystery - until the Marvel Cinematic Universe series' finale reveals their true nature.

Cooper Howard marveling at the sights of New Vegas in Fallout

Fallout Season 2: One Fan-Favorite Actor Gets A Cameo In Episode 7

By Rafael Motamayor 7 days ago

With its penultimate episode, Fallout season 2 has introduced an intriguing (and sinister) new player who's brought to life by a fan-favorite actor.

Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean, Walton Goggins as The Ghoul, and Aaron Moten as Maximus on the official poster for Fallout season 2

Fallout Season 2 Finally Gives An Origin Story For Its Most Surprising Character

By Jeremy Mathai 7 days ago

Fallout loves a good flashback, and season 2 finally gave us an origin story to one of the show's most interesting and mysterious characters.

Ella Purnell as Lucy MacLean looking concerned in Fallout season 2

Fallout Season 2: Lucy's Big Decision In Episode 7, Explained

By Jeremy Mathai 7 days ago

Lucy's (Ella Purnell) conflict with her dad Hank (Kyle MacLachlan) comes to a head in Fallout season 2, episode 7, so let's examine how it all goes down.

Trevor Slattery and Simon Williams trying on costumes in Wonder Man

Marvel's Wonder Man Directly References A Controversial Best Picture Winner, And It's Perfect

By BJ Colangelo 7 days ago

Marvel's Hollywood-set new series Wonder Man drops a perfect reference to the only X-rated movie ever to win Best Picture at the Oscars.

Jane Badler as Diane smiles for the cameras in V (1983)

V: How Hollywood Ruined What Could've Been A Great Sci-Fi TV Franchise

By Debopriyaa Dutta 7 days ago

1983's V could have marked the beginning of a great, thought-provoking sci-fi TV franchise, but it was sabotaged by Hollywood behind the scenes.

Promotional banner for The CW series The Flash

The Flash TV Series Cast: Where The Actors Are Now

By Russell Murray 7 days ago

The Flash featured an extensive roster of characters in the Arrowverse. So what have they been up to since the DC Comics series ended? Let's find out.

Brother Day wears white robes (with a chain and shackle on his left wrist) in Foundation season 3

How Apple TV's Foundation Avoided Becoming Isaac Asimov Fan Fiction

By Jaron Pak 8 days ago

As Foundation star Lee Pace sees it, the show's unique approach to adapting Isaac Asimov's source material prevents it from feeling fan fiction-y or tedious.

Dr, Mickler talking into a tape recorder in Don Juan DeMarco

Marlon Brando Wanted To Play A Star Trek Villain But Got Rejected For A Valid Reason

By Witney Seibold 8 days ago

Hollywood legend Marlon Brando was interested in playing the villain role in Star Trek: Generations, but got turned down.

Goku in Super Saiyan God form fighting Beerus in Dragon Ball Super

Is Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol Canon?

By Rafael Motamayor 8 days ago

Dragon Ball Super: The Galactic Patrol is the latest chapter in the classic anime franchise, but is it part of official canon? The answer is complicated.

Stephen King drinking while hovering over Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Will (Noah Schnapp), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), and Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo) from Stranger Things

10 Similarities Between Stranger Things And Stephen King Books

By Mike Bedard 9 days ago

Just like Quentin Tarantino, the Duffer Brothers borrowed plenty of elements from beloved stories, especially the work of author Stephen King.

Goku and Vegeta looking tough wearing Galactic Patrol badges in the announcement for Dragon Ball Super: Galactic Patrol

Dragon Ball Fans Are Saying The Same Thing About The New Galactic Patrol Anime

By Rafael Motamayor 9 days ago

Dragon Ball Super is set to continue with a new series, The Galactic Patrol, and the announcement video features music from a Hollywood legend.

Tim Robinson in a hot dog costume from I Think You Should Leave surrounded by Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff as Bill and Holden in Mindhunter, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, and Sadie Sink as Will, Mike, Eleven, and Max in Stranger Things, BoJack Horseman in BoJack Horseman, and Rege-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor as Simon and Daphne in Bridgerton

15 Best Netflix Original Shows Of All Time, Ranked

By Blaise Santi 9 days ago

Netflix has been churning out plenty of original programming for years now, but which shows truly deserve to be called the best? These are our picks.

Jamie Campbell Bower's Vecna looking angry in Stranger Things

A Stephen King Villain Inspired Stranger Things Star Jamie Campbell Bower's Approach To Vecna

By Joe Roberts 9 days ago

Jamie Campbell Bower drew inspiration from several sources for his Strange Things performance as Henry Creel/Vecna, including a famous Stephen King villain.

A woman in a white dress comforting Jessica 6 in Logan's Run

A Star Trek Veteran Helped Write The Short-Lived Logan's Run TV Series

By Witney Seibold 10 days ago

Several Star Trek veterans worked on the short-lived Logan's Run TV show, including a legendary Star Trek: The Original Series writer.

Scotty, McCoy, Kirk, and Spock surrounded by personal force fields in Star Trek: The Animated Series

Leonard Nimoy Ensured His Star Trek Co-Stars Were Hired For This Fan Favorite Side-Project

By Witney Seibold 11 days ago

Leonard Nimoy put his foot down to ensure that Star Trek: The Animated Series included as much of the Original Series' primary cast as possible.

Anakin and Obi-Wan swinging their lightsabers in Star Wars: Clone Wars

An Animation Legend Turned Down The Chance To Lead Lucasfilm Before Dave Filoni

By Rafael Motamayor 12 days ago

George Lucas recruited Dave Filoni to work at Lucasfilm back in the 2000s, but he initially offered the same job to a different animation legend.

Ed and Kelly Baldwin looking happy and smiling in For All Mankind

Apple TV's Coolest Sci-Fi Show Is Going Full Anime, And We're Here For It

By Rafael Motamayor 12 days ago

Apple TV is loaded with fantastic sci-fi shows, but one of their coolest is taking a page out of the classic anime playbook and we are here for it.

Holly Hunter as Nahla Ake holding a potted plant as Kerrice Brooks as Sam, Karim Diane as Jay-Den, George Hawkins as Darem Reymi, and Sandro Rosta as Caleb Mir look in in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Starfleet Academy Upholds A Classic Star Trek Tradition (But Some Fans Are Missing The Point)

By Jeremy Mathai 12 days ago

Those complaining about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's 'preachiness' seem to be confused about one of the Star Trek franchise's oldest traditions.

Dave Filoni directs Rosaria Dawson on the set of Ahsoka

The Best Star Wars Series Had Zero Creative Input From New Lucasfilm Head Dave Filoni

By Jeremy Smith 12 days ago

New Lucasfilm head Dave Filoni wasn't creatively involved with the best-received Star Wars series to date. What does that mean for the franchise's future?

Darem, Sam, a fellow student, and Caleb in their combat outfits in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy's Carla Mingiardi Tribute Explained

By Witney Seibold 12 days ago

The third episode of Starfleet Academy pays tribute to Carla Mingiardi, a crucial member of the streaming-era Star Trek franchise's costume department.

Leslie Uggams as Betty looking worried in Fallout

Fallout Season 2 Turns Its Strangest Arc Into Its Most Scathing Parody

By Pauli Poisuo 12 days ago

One of the stranger arcs of Fallout season 2 has finally paid off in the form of a scathing political parody that might hit a little close to home.

Caleb, Genesis, Sam, Ocam, and Darem all standing in a line in combat uniforms in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Two Starfleet Academy Characters Reveal Just How Much The Star Trek Universe Has Changed

By Witney Seibold 13 days ago

A whole lot has changed in the Star Trek universe by the time Starfleet Academy takes place, as illustrated by two characters in the show's third episode.

Maul holding his double-bladed lightsaber with one hand in Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

The Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer Brings The Star Wars Villain Back In Animated Form

By Ryan Scott 13 days ago

Darth Maul returns in the trailer for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an animated series that will further explore Maul's experiences following the Clone Wars.

Lura Thok and Jett Reno in coaching uniforms on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

Starfleet Academy's School Mascots Are References To Legendary (And Not-So-Legendary) Star Trek Aliens

By Devin Meenan 13 days ago

The mascots for Starfleet Academy's schools are Star Trek aliens that have been a part of the franchise for a long time (though you may not remember them).