Only 7 Netflix Sci-Fi Shows Have a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes in December
In the ever-expanding universe of Netflix’s sci-fi offerings, where new series land like comets in an already star-studded sky, a select group of seven shows has achieved what seems like the impossible in December – a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
These shows are like that one friend who somehow manages to be good at everything, winning over both picky critics and click-happy viewers alike. They’re the kind that pull you in with stories and characters that are about as normal as a unicorn in a subway, making you think, laugh, and maybe even question your reality.
1. Pluto (2023), 8 episodes
An anime that centers around a series of murders targeting the world's most advanced robots and their human allies. Inspector Gesicht, himself a robot and one of the potential targets, is tasked with investigating these mysterious serial murders.
2. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022), 10 episodes
In the futuristic city of Night City, the series follows a street kid trying to survive in a technology and body modification-obsessed city of the future. The kid becomes an edgerunner - a mercenary outlaw also known as a cyberpunk, which leads him on a path of dangerous missions and existential struggles.
3. Katla (2021), 8 episodes
In the aftermath of a volcanic eruption in the small town of Vik in Iceland, the melting glaciers reveal mysterious elements that have deep and unexpected effects on the local residents. The series explores the emergence of unexplained phenomena and their impact on the town's inhabitants, blending Nordic mythology with sci-fi elements.
4. Travelers (2016), 34 episodes
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, the show follows operatives, known as "Travelers," who send their consciousness back in time to inhabit the bodies of present-day individuals. Their mission is to prevent the downfall of society, but they must navigate the complexities of living within their host's lives without being detected.
5. The Hollow (2018), 20 episodes
This animated series centers on three teenagers who wake up in a mysterious realm with no memory of who they are or how they got there. They must work together to navigate challenges, uncover secrets of the strange world they're in, and find a way back home, discovering their unique abilities along the way.
6. Osmosis (2019), 8 episodes
In near-future Paris, a new dating app called "Osmosis" can find a person's perfect match with 100% accuracy by mining brain data. The series explores the repercussions of this technology on a group of young Parisians, delving into themes of love, trust, and the human relationship with technology.
7. Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return (2017), 20 episodes
This revival of the classic series continues the format of having a human host and his robot sidekicks riff on a selection of B movies, providing humorous commentary and critiques.