The 6 Sci-Fi Netflix Series Every Fanboy Needs to Binge

Beyond their obvious escapist nature, the best sci-fi shows like Stranger Things and Black Mirror, with their out-of-this-world plots and characters, make us question our own reality and look at our lives with fresh eyes.

If you're on the hunt for mind-blowing sci-fi series like these and want to get the most out of your Netflix subscription, here are six great shows to binge on, as recommended by fans on Reddit.

Dark (2017–2020, 3 seasons)

If you haven't watched Dark yet, this is your sign. This German sci-fi thriller about time traveling is a wild ride. It's not an action thriller but more of a slow burner, so be prepared to pay attention. You will be rewarded with some mind-bending supernatural twists and one of the most addictive watches of your life.

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016–2017, 2 seasons)

Samuel Barnett plays the eccentric Dirk Gently, a detective who solves cases with the help of his ability to see the interconnectedness of things and his reluctant sidekick, portrayed by Elijah Wood. The show has a fun, quirky, and offbeat energy and is based on the books by Douglas Adams, who also wrote The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

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Travelers (2016–2018, 3 seasons)

Agents from the post-apocalyptic future use a special technology to inhabit the bodies of present-day people who are on the verge of death. They do this for a single purpose — to save Earth from catastrophic events. Travelers takes full advantage of this exciting premise and does a lot of clever things with it. As a result, the show has a great story, brilliant twists, and an ending that feels truly satisfying.

Lost in Space (2018–2021, 3 seasons)

A futuristic family participates in a program to colonize a habitable planetary system, but their ship veers off course and lands on a planet that is less than welcoming. Lost in Space is a fun series with great special effects, decent writing, and big, meaningful moments for the whole family.

Maniac (2018, 1 season)

Two strangers, played by Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, bond while participating in a pharmaceutical trial that takes them through all sorts of hallucinatory worlds. Maniac is a psychologically intense black dramedy that has become a favorite for many viewers.

Arcane (2021–present, 1 season)

Set in the fictional universe of League of Legends, the animated series is just as interesting for those who have never played the original video game. The story, with heavy steampunk undertones, revolves around two sisters who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict between a utopian society and the people oppressed by it.