Here is a list of the top 10 best sci-fi web series available on various streaming platforms, along with their IMDb ratings, directors, brief story summaries, casts, and where you can watch them.
SR. NO. | NAME OF WEB SERIES | IMDb Rating |
1 | Stranger Things | 8.7 |
2 | The Expanse | 8.5 |
3 | Westworld | 8.6 |
4 | The Mandalorian | 8.8 |
5 | Black Mirror | 8.8 |
6 | Altered Carbon | 8.0 |
7 | The Boys | 8.7 |
8 | The Umbrella Academy | 7.9 |
9 | Love, Death & Robots | 8.4 |
10 | Raised by Wolves | 7.5 |
1. Stranger Things
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Director: The Duffer Brothers
Brief Story: A group of young friends in a small town uncover a series of supernatural mysteries involving secret experiments, terrifying creatures, and a strange little girl.
Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, David Harbour
Where to Watch: Netflix
2. The Expanse
IMDb Rating: 8.5
Director: Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby
Brief Story: In a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, a conspiracy threatens the fragile peace, and a detective, a spaceship officer, and a politician must uncover the truth.
Cast: Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
3. Westworld
IMDb Rating: 8.6
Director: Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy
Brief Story: In a futuristic theme park where visitors can interact with lifelike robots, a series of events lead to chaos as the robots start gaining consciousness.
Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Ed Harris
Where to Watch: HBO Max
4. The Mandalorian
IMDb Rating: 8.8
Director: Jon Favreau
Brief Story: Set in the Star Wars universe, a lone bounty hunter navigates the outer reaches of the galaxy, protecting a mysterious child known as “The Child” or “Baby Yoda.”
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Gina Carano, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito
Where to Watch: Disney+
5. Black Mirror
IMDb Rating: 8.8
Director: Charlie Brooker
Brief Story: An anthology series that explores the dark and often dystopian sides of modern society and technology, each episode presents a standalone story.
Cast: Various (each episode features different actors)
Where to Watch: Netflix
6. Altered Carbon
IMDb Rating: 8.0
Director: Laeta Kalogridis
Brief Story: In a future where consciousness can be transferred to different bodies, a former soldier is brought back to solve a wealthy man’s murder.
Cast: Joel Kinnaman, Anthony Mackie, Chris Conner, Dichen Lachman
Where to Watch: Netflix
7. The Boys
IMDb Rating: 8.7
Director: Eric Kripke
Brief Story: A group of vigilantes sets out to take down corrupt superheroes who abuse their powers.
Cast: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
8. The Umbrella Academy
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Director: Steve Blackman
Brief Story: A dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings reunites to solve the mystery of their father’s death and the threat of an impending apocalypse.
Cast: Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David CastaƱeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman
Where to Watch: Netflix
9. Love, Death & Robots
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Director: Tim Miller, David Fincher (Executive Producers)
Brief Story: An anthology series presenting a collection of animated short stories spanning various genres including sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comedy.
Cast: Various (each episode features different voice actors)
Where to Watch: Netflix
10. Raised by Wolves
IMDb Rating: 7.5
Director: Ridley Scott (Executive Producer)
Brief Story: Two androids are tasked with raising human children on a mysterious planet, but their mission is threatened by religious differences and external dangers.
Cast: Amanda Collin, Abubakar Salim, Winta McGrath, Travis Fimmel
Where to Watch: HBO Max
In a Nutshell:
Netflix: Stranger Things, Black Mirror, Altered Carbon, The Umbrella Academy, Love, Death & Robots
Amazon Prime: The Expanse, The Boys
HBO Max: Westworld, Raised by Wolves
Disney+: The Mandalorian
These series offer a mix of thrilling narratives, impressive visual effects, and thought-provoking themes, making them essential viewing for any sci-fi enthusiast.
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