TOP 10 SCI-Fi SERIES

Science fiction has always been a popular genre, transporting readers to distant worlds and exploring new technologies and societies. With the rise of streaming services and the availability of online content, science fiction has become an even more popular medium for storytelling. In this blog, we'll take a look at the top 10 science fiction series of all time.

Time Traveler's Wife

The Time Traveler's Wife is a romantic science fiction novel by Audrey Niffenegger that was adapted into a television series by HBO in 2021. The story follows the lives of Henry DeTamble (played by Eric Bana) and his wife Clare Abshire (played by Rachel McAdams), who fall in love despite Henry's condition of involuntary time travel.

Henry has a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel uncontrollably, often without warning or choice. This creates challenges for his relationship with Clare, as he disappears from their life at unpredictable times and ages at a different rate than she does.

The series explores the couple's struggles and triumphs over a span of several decades, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship and the impact of Henry's condition on their lives. Along the way, they face obstacles such as the dangers of time travel and the possibility of altering the course of history.

Star Wars

The Star Wars series is one of the most popular science fiction franchises in history. It has spawned a number of films, books and video games that have been enjoyed by millions of people around the world. The first film was released in 1977 and it introduced us to Luke Skywalker and his adventures with Darth Vader as well as other iconic characters such as Han Solo, Princess Leia Organa and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

The original trilogy follows these heroes as they fight against an evil empire led by Emperor Palpatine who wants nothing more than total control over their galaxy (and maybe even beyond). Their struggle takes place across several planets including Tatooine where Luke lives with his aunt & uncle; Hoth where Han & Leia escape from AT-ATs; Endor where Ewoks help defeat Stormtroopers; Coruscant where Anakin became Darth Vader after being tempted by power offered by Chancellor Palpatine/Darth Sidious; Naboo where Padme Amidala becomes Queen Amidala after being elected queen following death of her father King Veruna during Trade Federation invasion led by Nute Gunray & Rune Haako; Geonosis where Clone Wars begin between Republic vs Separatists lead by Count Dooku aka Darth Tyranus (who later becomes Master Yoda's apprentice); Mustafar where Obi-Wan fights against Anakin who has become Darth Vader after falling under influence from Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious

The Matrix

The Matrix is an action-packed sci-fi series that takes place in a dystopian future. The main character, Neo (Keanu Reeves), is a computer programmer who learns he's actually living inside of a virtual world created by machines to keep humans as batteries. As he begins to learn more about the truth behind his reality and its powers, he becomes involved in a war between human rebels and sentient machines.

The film has become iconic for its mind-bending action sequences and philosophical undertones--including questions about means to be human. It also made groundbreaking use of visual effects technology at the time it was released, which helped make this movie one of the most successful franchises ever made by Warner Bros..

Blade Runner 

Blade Runner is a science fiction classic. It's visually stunning, thought-provoking, and revolutionary cinematography makes it one of the most influential films ever made.

The story takes place in Los Angeles in 2019 where genetically engineered replicants (androids) are used for off-world colonies but are banned on Earth. A special police unit called Blade Runners is tasked with hunting down and killing these rogue replicants who have returned to Earth illegally.

movie stars Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, an ex-cop turned bounty hunter who has been hired by the Tyrell Corporation to hunt down four replicants that have come back from space and killed several people in order to gain their freedom from slavery under humanity's thumb

Alien

Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film. The movie tells the story of the crew of a spaceship who encounter an alien creature that has been stalking them for some time.\

The movie was groundbreaking in its use of special effects to create an eerie atmosphere and terrifying suspense. It also starred Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, one of the first female protagonists in science fiction movies.

The Terminator

The Terminator is a groundbreaking sci-fi action film that has become one of the most iconic movies in cinema history. It tells the tale of Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), who travels back in time from 2029 to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) from an evil cyborg killer known as the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger). The special effects were so advanced for its time that they still hold up today, even though it was made over 30 years ago! This movie also features some iconic characters and thrilling action sequences that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its climactic ending where everything comes together perfectly for one final showdown between good and evil

The X-Files

The X-Files is a classic sci-fi series that revolves around two FBI agents investigating paranormal cases. The show has been praised for its intriguing plotlines, engaging characters, and iconic catchphrases.

The X-Files was created by Chris Carter, who also wrote for Millennium and Harsh Realm. It ran for nine seasons from 1993 to 2002 on Fox Broadcasting Company in the United States before returning for a tenth season in 2016 as well as an eleventh season which aired this year (2019).

Star Trek Beyond

Star Trek Beyond is the third installment in the rebooted Star Trek film series, released in 2016. Directed by Justin Lin, the film follows the crew of the USS Enterprise as they are stranded on a hostile alien planet after their ship is destroyed by a powerful alien named Krall (played by Idris Elba).

The crew, led by Captain James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), must work together to find a way to escape the planet and stop Krall from carrying out his destructive plans. Along the way, they team up with new allies, including a resourceful alien named Jaylah (Sofia Boutella), and face new challenges and dangers.

Stranger Things

Stranger Things is a science fiction/horror series that premiered on Netflix in 2016. The show is set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s and revolves around the disappearance of a young boy named Will Byers.

The plot follows a group of Will's friends, including Mike, Dustin, and Lucas, as they search for him and uncover a government conspiracy involving supernatural experiments and a parallel dimension known as the "Upside Down." Along the way, they meet a telekinetic girl named Eleven who possesses powerful abilities and helps them in their quest to find Will.

Firefly

Firefly is a science fiction television series created by Joss Whedon that originally aired in 2002. The show is set in the distant future and follows the crew of the spaceship Serenity, who are a group of spacefaring misfits struggling to make a living while avoiding the reach of the oppressive Alliance government.

The central character is Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds, played by Nathan Fillion, who leads the Serenity crew through various adventures and conflicts as they travel through the galaxy. Other characters include the ship's mechanic Kaylee (Jewel Staite), the mercenary Jayne (Adam Baldwin), and the fugitive siblings Simon and River (Sean Maher and Summer Glau).