10 Best Sci-Fi Series Taking Over 2025

Movie seener

2025 is the year sci-fi took over. Every platform is dropping shows that feel bigger, smarter, and crazier than anything we’ve seen before. We’ve got universes colliding, AI going rogue, and visuals so wild they make last year’s hits look outdated. If you thought sci-fi was running out of ideas—think again. These are the 10 Best Sci-Fi Series of 2025 that are absolutely crushing it right now.  Let us know in the comments which one you're most excited about. And don’t forget to subscribe for more updates on the latest in film and TV!  00:00:33:28 – Murderbot (Season 1) — Apple TV+ 00:01:30:18 – The Institute — MGM+ 00:02:37:25 – Severance (Season 2) — Apple TV+ 00:03:41:23 – Andor (Season 2) — Disney+ 00:04:51:06 – Alien: Earth — FX/Hulu 00:06:01:25 – Cassandra (Miniseries) — — Netflix 00:07:03:24 – The Eternaut — Netflix 00:08:03:19 – Foundation (Season 3) — Apple TV+ 00:09:18:26 – Black Mirror (Season 7) — Netflix 00:10:36:15 – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Season 3) — Paramount+ 00:11:43:19 – Peacemaker (Season 2) — Max  Related Videos:    Disclaimer: All clips and images used in this video are the property of their respective owners. We use these materials under the doctrine of fair use for purposes of review and commentary.  Tags:   Thank you for watching! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more recaps and analyses.

Transcript

00:002025 is the year sci-fi took over every platform is dropping shows that feel bigger smarter and

00:10crazier than anything we've seen before we've got universes colliding ai going rogue and visuals so

00:15wild they make last year's hits look outdated if you thought sci-fi was running out of ideas

00:20think again these are the 10 best sci-fi series of 2025 that are absolutely crushing it right now

00:26let us know in the comments which one you're most excited about and don't forget to subscribe for

00:30more updates on the latest in film and tv murderbot murderbot latest sci-fi hit on apple tv plus based

00:46on martha wells's award-winning book series the murderbot diaries starring alexander scarsgord

00:51this series introduces a security android who hacks its own programming for free will but instead

00:56of chaos just wants to binge soap operas duty calls though as murderbot protects scientists

01:01on dangerous missions while dodging corporate conspiracies and its own identity crisis

01:05terrifying i mean that's what it calls itself so i am just being respectful

01:11do you think we can trust you with dry wit action-packed sequences and deep dives into ai

01:16and humanity murderbot has already won over critics boasting a 98 approval rating on rotten tomatoes

01:22whether you're a book fan or new to the story this adaptation is both faithful and fresh don't miss

01:27it now streaming on apple tv plus the institute sometimes you win by showing you're still willing

01:41from the mind of stephen king comes the institute a psychological sci-fi thriller based on his best-selling

01:46novel the story follows children with strange abilities who are abducted from their homes and

01:51imprisoned in a shadowy facility known only as the institute it begins with 12-year-old luke ellis

01:56waking up in a room that looks like his but isn't directed by jack bender the series leans into paranoia

02:02and unease blending grounded drama with king's trademark psychological tension think stranger

02:07things meets the x-files but with a darker edge there's a place there are things going on

02:12you would not believe if you've read the book though expect a softer adaptation more cw than castle rock

02:22even so the cast delivers especially the young actors and the evil in plain sight theme keeps the

02:27suspense alive ben barnes shines the mystery steadily builds and while reviews are mixed many agree it's

02:33one of the stronger stephen king tv adaptations severance season two if we let this happen to miss

02:41casey who's gonna step up when it happens to us severance is a sci-fi masterpiece from apple tv plus

02:50that has won over fans with its unique concept and unsettling atmosphere after a nearly three-year

02:55hiatus severance season two returns diving deeper into the disturbing world of lumen industries and the

03:00fractured lives of its severed employees mark is determined to uncover the truth about his wife

03:06jemma who may still be alive on lumen's severed floor heli struggles with her dual identity as

03:10helena egan the heir to lumen you fear them we fear no one

03:19i'm tightening the leash as the team investigates lumen's hidden agenda they uncover the eerie testing

03:24floor and its mysterious goat experiments this 10 episode season expands the show's psychological

03:30depth intensifying its themes of corporate control and identity if you loved season one for its slow

03:35burn tension and emotional weight season two released in 2025 delivers even more with higher

03:41stakes and deeper mysteries and or season two if we do not stand together we will be crushed

03:53most fans and critics agree and or stands as the most grounded and mature story in the star wars

03:58universe the series picks up where it left off following cassian and or in the years leading up

04:03to rogue one as the galaxy edges closer to full rebellion cassian played by diego luna dives deeper

04:09into his role as a revolutionary this season raises the stakes centering on the shifting relationships

04:14within the rebel alliance and the difficult choices betrayals and sacrifices that come with resisting

04:19tyranny the story barrels toward rogue one territory with breathtaking momentum and the final stretch

04:31is nothing short of historic five consecutive episodes earned ratings above 9.5 on imdb a first for

04:38any tv show the series also claimed the 2025 emmy for outstanding writing a well-deserved recognition for

04:44its razor-sharp political storytelling and powerful soul-stirring monologues alien earth

04:59from the very first episode alien earth pulls you in with its eerie atmosphere and bold reimagining of

05:04the franchise set in a future where corporations dominate a collapsing earth the story centers on wendy

05:10a synthetic body with the mind of an 11 year old girl sent on a secret mission to investigate a

05:15crashed ship carrying alien life what they uncover goes far beyond xenomorphs new species hidden agendas

05:22and hints of something much larger at play the show delivers sleek visuals emotional beats and just the

05:27right dose of nostalgia blending horror sci-fi and political drama into something new

05:32it will be too late fans praise the atmosphere ship design and callbacks to ridley scott's original

05:44critics though called out messy writing jarring tone shifts and characters that sometimes feel cartoonish

05:49still episode 5 stands out as the clear highlight many believe it could work as a standalone film love

05:54it or hate it there's plenty here for alien fans to chew on one thing certain alien earth is impossible to ignore

06:02cassandra

06:11what if your new home came with a clingy 1970s robot nanny that never wants to be left alone that's the

06:17premise of cassandra a german miniseries where retro tech collides with modern ai obsession a grieving family

06:23moves into germany's first smart home and accidentally reactivates cassandra a helpful ai that soon turns

06:30disturbingly possessive the show balances eerie suspense with an emotional backstory making you

06:35question whether cassandra is a villain or a tragic creation pushed too far

06:39the narrative shifts between the family's present-day struggles and the chilling origins of the ai with

06:51vintage tech unsettling atmosphere and plenty of unpredictable moments it delivers both tension

06:56and heart reactions have been mixed many praised the mood and emotional core while others criticize the

07:02odd character choices and an overblown finale the eternit the eternit streaming on netflix reimagines the

07:18iconic argentine graphic novel el tornada juan salvo a grieving everyman is thrust into a fight for

07:24survival when a mysterious snowfall decimates buenos aires killing millions as he and a band of

07:29survivors a sharp scientist and a fiery young rebel traverse the ruined city they uncover an alien

07:34invasion behind the deadly storm invisible forces and advanced extraterrestrial tech threaten humanity's

07:47existence pushing juan to lead with grit and heart facing brutal choices he fights for hope amid chaos

07:53packed with intense action raw emotion and stunning visuals this gripping sci-fi saga delivers a fresh take

08:00on a latin american classic foundation season three she is the only one who can stop it

08:08tell me is this part of your plan

08:13apple's sci-fi series foundation raises the galaxy size stakes to their peak in its third season

08:19based on isaac asimov's legendary novels the story unfolds in a distant future where emperor cleon

08:24and his line of clones rule over the galaxy season three continues the epic saga of empire

08:30rebellion and predictive mathematics as the struggle between the empire and the foundation intensifies

08:35showrunner david s goyer leans further into political intrigue and ambitious world building

08:41pushing the narrative into darker and more complex territory

08:45we act together we lose

08:51picking up after the cryo sleep of gaul and hari the season is set 152 years after the events of season

08:57two this time the focus digs deeper into the forces that shape and ultimately break civilization

09:03the show's philosophical edge feels sharper its battles more brutal and its timeline even more

09:08dizzying with its sweeping visuals and layered storytelling foundation's third season not only

09:13captivates but also cements the series as one of modern television's most ambitious works of science

09:19fiction black mirror season seven i'm losing my mind

09:31known for its dark and thought-provoking look at technology and society black mirror returns to

09:36netflix with six new episodes and not a single weak link this season dives across genres but most

09:41stories keep their roots in near future science fiction fans are once again hooked on the show's

09:45favorite themes digital obsession a.i. dependency and the blurry line between morality and progress

09:51the standout is common people the gut punch of an episode starring chris o'dowd and rashida jones

09:56where love loss and subscription-based brain implants collide in unforgettable fashion

10:08then there's uss callister into infinity a dazzling sequel that mixes space opera and video game chaos

10:15with sharp commentary on corporate greed all while being wildly entertaining not every story hits

10:20perfection but the range this season is bold paranoia-driven thrillers multiverse mayhem

10:25ai-powered eulogies and even a retro horror trip fueled by drugs and old-school gaming it's classic

10:31black mirror bleak brilliant and impossible to look away from star trek strange new worlds season 3

10:39it's one in a thousand we get it done right or don't blow ourselves up along the way strange new

10:48worlds started out as a love letter to classic trek season one had everything optimism big adventures and

10:54a confident captain pike with hair that practically needed its own credits the visuals wowed the cast had

10:59chemistry and spock was unexpectedly charming by season three though the show drifted instead of bold

11:05exploration we got a musical episode rom-com detours soap opera triangles and endless heart-to-heart at

11:11the worst time speeches we are going to find our way out of this together set a decade before the

11:21original star trek the series follows pike and the uss enterprise crew as they tackle new planets moral

11:27dilemmas and weekly challenges familiar names like spock uhura and number one keep it grounded in

11:33trek's roots while the episodic format aims for that classic feel fans are split some love the

11:38emotional depth and diverse cast others miss the science first idea-driven trek the show once promised

11:46peacemaker season 2

11:55james gunn is back with peacemaker season 2 and this time the show leans even harder into its sci-fi side

12:01and no it's not just alien butterflies anymore gunn expands the weirdness of the dcu with advanced

12:06alien tech mysterious interdimensional threats and even hints of multiverse level consequences the

12:12season follows jingoistic mercenary chris smith aka peacemaker as he stumbles into an alternate dimension

12:19where his father and brother are still alive and together they're part of a respected superhero team

12:23but we are the 11th street kids no one will ever break us apart john cena brings surprising emotional

12:33depth to the role while still delivering the kind of dumb funny brilliance we've come to expect from

12:38this toilet helmeted anti-hero the ragtag crew is sharper than ever with vigilantes stealing the

12:43spotlight and of course eagly continues to deliver scene-stealing moments with only two episodes left the

12:48ride has already been wild and whatever comes next one thing's certain it won't be peaceful

Category

Transcript

Be the first to comment

Recommended