OT THE 25 GREATEST SCI-FI TV SERIES OF THE PAST 25 YEARS

[SlyPokerDog]

01

Babylon 5

J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5 is a seminal work of science-fiction, molding a story set hundreds of years in the future that blended religion, political rivalry, and space exploration into one beautiful canvas. The characters evolved as the series went along, and in a way, it was the anti-Star Trek (at the time), taking a more mature approach to the genre and set in a world where everyone doesn’t just get along. The series also pioneered the use of CGI effects, moving away from the models and practical effects that had been so prevalent in genre shows up to that point.

http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-25...s&utm_term=genre_interest&utm_content=link_ad

 

[SlyPokerDog]

07

The Expanse

Not to toot our own horn, but SYFY’s space opera The Expanse is one of the best dramas on television these days. It’s been hailed as Game of Thrones with space ships due to its ambitious approach to storytelling (sadly, no white walkers in space, though there is a proton-molecule causing a lot of trouble), and it’s only gotten bigger and better as it goes along. The world-building is beyond impressive, with entire off-shoot languages that have evolved in this future version of our own solar system, all wrapped around well-rounded characters digging into a conspiracy that could lead to all out war.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

09

Firefly

If all the fans who have seen it now would’ve seen it then, Firefly would’ve broken ratings records. Joss Whedon’s short-lived space cowboy series has become the de facto one-season wonder, and has found a legion of fans in the years since Fox pulled the plug. Thankfully, all the love is well deserved. Firefly put together a motley crew of future stars and set them off on the wild west of space, with a clunky space ship, a whole lot of Whedon-esque humor, and a deep sense of family to tie them all together. It was pure magic, and we’ll always have “The Train Job.”

 

[SlyPokerDog]

16

The Man in the High Castle

With Netflix stealing most of the limelight, Amazon was looking to make a splash with a high-concept drama. The streaming service rolled the dice on the Philip K. Dick adaptation Man in the High Castle, and a reality-hopping, alt-history hit was born. The series imagines a world where America is no more, and the Nazis rule most of the United States. It’s a fascinating window into just how different the world could be, as it digs into the stories of those trying to survive in this bizarre, yet strangely familiar, world.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

20

Sense8

This globe-trotting sci-fi drama brought together an assembly of disparate figures through shared dreams and emotions, and slowly peeled away the layers to create a fascinating human drama. The show comes with a high-profile pedigree, with the Wachowskis and J. Michael Straczynski mapping out the concept. Sense8 has also been praised for its approach to LGBTQ characters. Sadly, Netflix pulled the plug on the show after two seasons — but work is underway on a two-hour movie, which will drop in 2018, designed to wrap up the story.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

24

Westworld

What makes us human, and how should we treat others who aren’t? That’s just one of the questions tackled in HBO’s ambitious and mind-bending sci-fi drama. Critics raved about how it honored the source material, Michael Crichton’s 1973 film of the same name, but the real feat is how far beyond it took the concept. Critics raved about how it seamlessly blended genres, jumping from sci-fi to western to psychological drama and back again from scene to scene.

 

[THE HCP]

Sly, whats up with the order?

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Sly, whats up with the order?

Those are the shows I really enjoyed from that list.

 

[BlazerWookee]

01

Babylon 5

J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5 is a seminal work of science-fiction, molding a story set hundreds of years in the future that blended religion, political rivalry, and space exploration into one beautiful canvas. The characters evolved as the series went along, and in a way, it was the anti-Star Trek (at the time), taking a more mature approach to the genre and set in a world where everyone doesn’t just get along. The series also pioneered the use of CGI effects, moving away from the models and practical effects that had been so prevalent in genre shows up to that point.

http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-25...s&utm_term=genre_interest&utm_content=link_ad

My cousin was in several episides of B5, as well as ST TNG...

 

[Sedatedfork]

My cousin was in several episides of B5, as well as ST TNG...

False. Wookies are solely in the star wars universe. Wookie mistake.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

My cousin was in several episides of B5, as well as ST TNG...

Post a link to your cousin's IMDB page.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Black Mirror is a good one too. That first episode though...

 

[Chris Craig]

#3 will surprise you

 

[Chris Craig]

Since when is batman science fiction?

 

[Chris Craig]

Xfiles is last...wtf

Edit: Just saw the list isn't ranked

 

[Chris Craig]

No ST:TNG?

 

[Chris Craig]

Those are the shows I really enjoyed from that list.

Xfiles
Sense 8
Black Mirror
Firefly
Lost
The Man in the High Castle
Stargate: SG1

These are my favorites from the list

 

[Chris Craig]

I never cared for Babaylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, ST: DS9

 

[andalusian]

I really liked

Dr. Who (The David Tennant years especially)
Fringe
Humans
Orphan Black
ST DS9

 

[Road Ratt]

These are my likes:

Firefly
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
The Walking Dead

Sadly the guy who made this list looks quite young. It's no wonder that he left some of the truly best shows off of his list.

 

[PDXFonz]

Black Mirror is a good one too. That first episode though...

I'm always reluctant to tell people to watch it, knowing they will see that episode first and probably never talk to me again. So I always tell them not to watch the first episode first Lol.

 

[PDXFonz]

I never cared for Babaylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, ST: DS9

You suck

 

[Chris Craig]

You suck

Does that mean i'm not a true nerd

 

[Hobbesarable]

01

Babylon 5

J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5 is a seminal work of science-fiction, molding a story set hundreds of years in the future that blended religion, political rivalry, and space exploration into one beautiful canvas. The characters evolved as the series went along, and in a way, it was the anti-Star Trek (at the time), taking a more mature approach to the genre and set in a world where everyone doesn’t just get along. The series also pioneered the use of CGI effects, moving away from the models and practical effects that had been so prevalent in genre shows up to that point.

http://www.syfy.com/syfywire/the-25-greatest-tv-series-of-the-past-25-years?__source=Blastr_Vayner_Syfy_Facebook&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=25_tv_series&utm_term=genre_interest&utm_content=link_ad

I would have voted Alien Nation as one of the Top shows if they made a list of the greatest Sci Fi TV series of the past 30 years.

 

[Hobbesarable]

Quantum Leap (1989-1993) is a huge omission if they consider the alternate timeline/reality/history show The Man in the High Castle as Sci Fi.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

No ST:TNG?

I want to say that's because it's more than 25 years old? But it was on at about the same time as Babylon 5, so...

Best on that list (besides the X Files, of course): Rick and Morty - smarter than just about any other three shows put together. Black Mirror at its best is also awesome. But an earlier show by Charlie Brooker (featuring now-famous Riz Ahmed) deserves including - Dead Set. It's zombies, but so is The Walking Dead. And I haven't seen it, but isn't the Strain supposed to be good? Likewise The Leftovers? And what about Legion? Also Star Trek Voyager had its moments.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

We don't have cable (we're "cord cutters") and occasionally tune to something called Comet-TV, which has Mystery Science Theater 3000 and occasional cool movies like Invasion of the Body Snatchers, but they're ALWAYS showing fucking Stargate, and it's TOTAL SHITE. The worst acting I have ever seen. How what's his name (Game of Thrones, new Aquaman)'s career survived being on that show bemuses me.

 

[theprunetang]

My favorites:
1. Battlestar Galactica
2. X-Files
3. Dr Who
4. Deep Space
5. Fringe
6. Lost
7. Sliders (it's shitty, but I love it)
8. Star trek Voyager


There are others that contain some elements of sci-fi but I wouldn't classify them as such, like Futurama and Stranger Things.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Stranger Things should be there. Sure it's a little bit horror-y but you can be both, and it's all about "interdimensional" shit.

And if having "sci fi" elements makes it count, then Fargo season 2 should count as well.

 

[theprunetang]

Stranger Things should be there. Sure it's a little bit horror-y but you can be both, and it's all about "interdimensional" shit.

And if having "sci fi" elements makes it count, then Fargo season 2 should count as well.

You're probably correct about Stranger Things. I can't put it on my list yet for one great season. If season 2 is as good or better, it instantly goes up in my top 3.