Whether you're a seasoned space cadet or a newbie to the genre, get ready to be amazed, intrigued, and utterly hooked. From time-traveling adventures to alien invasions, these picks offer a thrilling escape from the everyday. So, grab your remote and prepare for a cosmic journey...
Fringe
Available now on ITVX
Fringe is where sci-fi, mystery, and the trulyyyy weird collide, as FBI agent Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv) teams up with an eccentric scientist and his son. Together, they investigate everything from bizarre, unexplainable events, from parallel universes to ‘mad science’ experiments gone wrong!
Think The X-Files but with more twists and even weirder cases. If you love brainy drama mixed with conspiracy theories, Fringe is the perfect binge.
Doctor Who
Stream on BBC iPlayer
What's it like to travel through and meet aliens? How about travel through time and witness history or see the future? Then step into the TARDIS and prepare for unmissable adventures with the Doctor – a Time Lord who journeys across galaxies, tackle alien threats, and on occasion rewriting the rules of time itself. From Ancient Egypt and futuristic dystopias to planets you’ve never heard of the dark side of the moon – nowhere (or time!) is off-limits...
With over 860 episodes, Doctor Who is THE ultimate sci-fi binge!
Humans
Watch now on Channel 4
Ever wondered what life would be like if robots lived among us? Humans will answer that question. In this world, Synths are lifelike robots designed to help around the house and are part of everyday life. But when the Hawkins family bring one into their home, things get weird, fast. Turns out, some Synths are a little more... aware than they should be…
Stephen King’s Under the Dome
Stream now on Channel 5
When the town of Chester’s Mill is cut off from the outside world by a mysterious, invisible dome, things quickly go from “normal small-town life” to “what on earth is happening?” as the residents start to realise that being stuck together might be the least of their problems. As secrets unravel and alliances shift, Under the Dome becomes a game of survival where nothing and no one is quite what they seem.
Red Dwarf
Stream now on U
Picture this: it’s three million years in the future, and Dave Lister (Craig Charles), a lazy but lovable space technician, wakes up as the last human alive on a spaceship with a hologram, a humanoid cat, and a neurotic robot. The result? Pure chaos. With sharp British humour and lovable characters, Red Dwarf is the kind of show you can rewatch endlessly and still find something to giggle about. Not all sci-fi is serious space drama!
Colony
Watch now on ITVX
Colony throws you straight into a world where Earth has already been taken over by mysterious alien forces. With cities divided and resources tight, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will Bowman, a former FBI agent, and his wife are forced to make impossible choices to protect their family while secretly working against the occupation. It’s packed with suspense, moral dilemmas, and twists that will leave you questioning who’s reeeeeeally the enemy…
The Aliens
Available on Channel 4
Extraterrestrials aren’t flying UFOs or invading Earth in The Aliens... they’re already here, living among us. After crash-landing on Earth, they’ve been confined to a gritty, divided area known as Troy. But when a border control officer discovers he’s half-alien, things get personal.
What follows is a sharp, darkly funny take on immigration and identity. If you’re into thought-provoking shows with a satirical edge, add The Aliens on your watch list.
White Wall
Stream now on STV Player
Dive into a world of science and mystery with White Wall. This Swedish-Finnish science fiction sees a mysterious piece of white wall appear deep underground at the world's largest nuclear depository! Product Director Lars Rapp (Aksel Hennie) is determined to keep it a secret but rumours and obsessions begin to spread in the nearby small town!
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