Top 12 Best Sci-Fi Series on Netflix

The world of sci-fi series on Netflix is growing faster than we can update our "what to watch" list. Cyberpunk, dystopias, parallel realities, artificial intelligence — areas in which the streaming platform feels especially confident.

In this selection, we’ve gathered 12 of the best sci-fi series, which have captivated millions of viewers worldwide. From the brilliantly animated Arcane to the dark puzzle of Dark, from the explosive anthology Love, Death & Robots to the modern classic Stranger Things.

Arcane: League of Legends

An animated series set in the League of Legends universe, exploring the clash between magic and technology. It stands out with deep drama and stunning visuals.

Dark

In the quiet German town of Winden, the disappearance of children triggers a chain of events revealing long-hidden family secrets. The series slowly unravels mysterious events where past, present, and future intertwine.

Stranger Things

Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s, the series follows the disappearance of a young boy and the arrival of a girl with supernatural abilities.

Black Mirror

An anthology exploring the dark side of technology and the possible future. Each episode is a standalone, thought-provoking story.

Love, Death & Robots

Short animated stories focusing on sci-fi and visual experimentation. The series features unexpected plots and stylish worlds.

Sense8

Eight strangers from around the world discover they are mentally linked. The series explores human emotions and connections against a backdrop of sci-fi events.

Altered Carbon

In the future, consciousness can be transferred to new bodies. A stylish cyberpunk story about society, power, and identity.

Alice in Borderland

Three friends find themselves in a strange version of Tokyo, where survival depends on deadly games. They must find a way out and understand why they are there.

The Umbrella Academy

Adopted children with extraordinary abilities reunite to prevent a global catastrophe. The series blends superhero action with family drama.

3 Body Problem

An adaptation of the Chinese trilogy about humanity’s contact with aliens. The series combines large-scale sci-fi with thought-provoking moral questions.

Travelers

People from the future transfer their consciousness into modern-day individuals to change the course of history. The series mixes drama, adventure, and science fiction.

Maniac

Two participants in a pharmaceutical experiment find themselves in surreal, otherworldly scenarios. The series explores psychology, sci-fi, and the absurdity of modern life.