These 5 sci-fi TV shows hardly have one episode with poor ratings

The Expanse | Image Via: Amazon Studios, Counterpart | Image Via: Starz Originals, The Twilight Zone | Image Via: CBS Productions, Dark | Image Via: Wiedemann & Berg Television
The Expanse | Image Via: Amazon Studios, Counterpart | Image Via: Starz Originals, The Twilight Zone | Image Via: CBS Productions, Dark | Image Via: Wiedemann & Berg Television

Each year, more and more sci-fi TV shows are released; however, out of the multitude of options, there are only a few that survive the test of time and become TV shows that can be rewatched over and over again. These sci-fi TV shows have extremely high ratings and truly possess no bad episodes.

These TV shows come with that distinct storyline that will take us on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave us awestruck by the end of the series. So, let’s discuss five such TV shows that you can binge without the worry of going through a single bad episode.


Five Sci-fi TV shows with no bad episodes

1) The Expanse

The Expanse | Image Via: Amazon Studios
The Expanse | Image Via: Amazon Studios

Conspiracies set in space definitely sound like a promising storyline for this sci-fi TV show. The Expanse is set in space where humanity now takes control over the solar system. New and advanced technology runs through humanity, and this technology is developing with each passing day.

However, humanity is put under a dangerous challenge when a new alien technology begins to become a threat that humanity needs to face. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this sci-fi TV show has no bad episodes.

Even the lowest-rated episodes’ ratings are higher than a multitude of other TV shows. The IMDb rating of this TV show is 8.5. You can definitely add this TV show to your watchlist if you enjoy storylines set in space.


2) Counterpart

Counterpart | Image Via: Starz Originals
Counterpart | Image Via: Starz Originals

After an incident caused the world to diverge into two, a seemingly simple office worker finds out that he is a part of a much larger mystery than the one that meets the eye. This sci-fi TV show is filled with mysteries that will keep you hooked right from the very start.

Each and every episode takes us on a rollercoaster ride of how one incident becomes the creator of a dangerous circumstance. Double crossing, political intrigue, and spies filled the nook and cranny of this TV show, which enhances the aspect of science fiction.

At the heart of this series lies the very talented J. K. Simmons’s performance as Howard Silk, the quiet office worker whose life takes a turn after he finds the truth. This series has an IMDb rating of 8.0.


3) Andor

Andor | Image Via: Lucasfilm
Andor | Image Via: Lucasfilm

Andor, the sci-fi masterpiece, features the story of a rebel named Cassian Andor. The timeline of this series is before the Rogue One movie. With striking visuals and a storyline that will etch itself in your brain, this series is a must-watch.

From political intrigue to action sequences, there is nothing that this series does not have. With an 8.6 IMDb rating, this TV show boasts highly rated episodes throughout the two seasons.

With a whopping budget of $645 million, this TV show proves how a good sci-fi show is supposed to be done.


4) The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone | Image Via: CBS Productions
The Twilight Zone | Image Via: CBS Productions

The best aspect of The Twilight Zone is that each and every episode of this series can be watched as a standalone. Each episode comes with a different story.

The characters of each episode face a multitude of problems that are often related to advanced technologies. The IMDb rating of this series is 9.0, with each episode having high ratings as well.


5) Dark

Dark | Image Via: Wiedemann & Berg Television
Dark | Image Via: Wiedemann & Berg Television

This masterpiece of a sci-fi TV show with a high IMDb rating of 8.7 is equipped with a storyline that will leave you thinking. The main story focuses on a town named Winden. Mysterious events begin to happen after the disappearance of a child.

The high-quality writing, coupled with the aspect of storytelling, truly becomes a crucial factor in denoting the show’s attributes that have gained it such a huge fandom.

If you haven't already watched this series, then let this be your sign to get yourself an immersive experience filled with time travel, emotions, and thrill.


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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY