15 Best Sci-Fi Shows To Watch In 2025 - New & Essential Picks of Popular Sci-Fi Series

Best sci-fi shows 2025 — here are 15 essential series worth your time, with no spoilers and quick reasons to watch. We grouped picks by vibe and note where to stream: Netflix, Apple TV+, Max/HBO, Disney+, Paramount+. These are proven crowd-pullers in 2024–2025, from current hits to completed gems. Use the chapters to jump by title or platform. If you want deep dives (lore, timelines, watch order), drop a comment and I’ll try to cover it next. Science fiction TV is very popular right now, but not every show is worth your time. Let's ignore the rest and focus on the ones that stand out. Welcome to my Shadow Tavern. Today, we're counting down 15 sci-fi series that every fan should have on their list. Enjoy watching. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro - Best Sci-Fi Shows 2025 00:15 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (CBS) 2022–, IMDb 8.3 00:55 Andor (Disney+) 2022–2025, IMDb 8.6 01:53 The Expanse (Prime Video, Syfy — seasons 1–3) 2015–2022, IMDb 8.5 02:08 Foundation (Apple TV+) 2021–, IMDb 7.6 02:58 Dune: Prophecy (Max / HBO) 2024–, IMDb 7.3 03:37 Raised by Wolves (HBO Max) 2020–2022, IMDb 7.4 04:18 Lost in Space (Netflix) 2018–2021, IMDb 7.3 04:56 Halo (Paramount+) 2022–2024, IMDb 7.3 05:30 For All Mankind (Apple TV+) 2019–, IMDb 8.1 06:01 Beacon 23 (MGM+) 2023–2024, IMDb 5.7 06:30 Murderbot (Apple TV+) 2025–, IMDb 7.4 07:04 Dark Matter (Apple TV+) 2024–, IMDb 7.7 07:32 3 Body Problem (Netflix) 2024–, IMDb 7.5 08:12 Constellation (Apple TV+) 2024–, IMDb 6.7 08:51 Invasion (Apple TV+) 2021–, IMDb 6.2 09:24 Thanks for Watching! #scifi #scifiseries #bestshows #2025 #what2watch