The genre of sci-fi , aka science fiction, can be an umbrella for a number of different stories. From TV shows that explore time travel and dangerous extraterrestrials to dystopian shows about the power of technology , sci-fi shows can approach a series of subjects, all while leaving viewers at the edge of their seats.
Over the years, Netflix has proved that time and time again with a TV sci-fi catalog that spans from Black Mirror and Stranger Things , to Germany's first Netflix original series, Dark . Check out our favorite sci-fi shows available to stream on Netflix below.
1 'The Rain' (2018–2020)
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The Danish TV series The Rain might have a simple premise, but it's still one of the most effective shows on the list. Five years after

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