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1. Fringe
(8/10 stars)An F.B.I. agent is forced to work with an institutionalized scientist and his son in order to rationalize a brewing storm of unexplained phenomena. more about Fringe
Top 20 Sci-Fi TV Shows on HBO Max 2026
Discover the best Sci-Fi TV Shows on HBO Max, ranked by real community votes. Use the filters to narrow results by status, runtime and streaming availability.
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(8/10 stars)2. Person of Interest
(8/10 stars)An ex-CIA agent and a mysterious billionaire prevent violent crimes with the help of an all-seeing machine that can predict events before they happen. more about Person of Interest
3. Rick and Morty
(9/10 stars)Follows the misadventures of an alcoholic scientist Rick and his overly nervous grandson Morty, who split their time between domestic family life and intergalactic travel. Often finding themselves in a heap of trouble that more often than not is created through their own actions. more about Rick and Morty
4. Smallville
(6/10 stars)Superman's teen years as Clark Kent find him agonizing over his shy, uncertain persona while dealing with his evolving powers and an infatuation with classmate Lana Lang. more about Smallville
5. Adventure Time
(6/10 stars)Adventure Time follows two best friends: Finn (a 12-year old boy) and Jake (a wise 28-year-old dog with magical powers), and the surreal adventures undertaken by the duo as they traverse the mystical Land of Ooo. A world built for adventure, Ooo is filled to the brim with various landscapes for the ... more about Adventure Time
6. Steven Universe
(10/10 stars)The Crystal Gems are a team of magical beings who are the self-appointed guardians of the universe. Half-human, half-Gem hero Steven is the "little brother" of the group. The goofball is learning to save the world using the magical powers that come from his bellybutton and he goes on magical adventu... more about Steven Universe
7. The Last of Us
(7/10 stars)In 2003, a parasitic fungal infection ravaged the planet, turning humans into violent creatures known as the Infected. Twenty years later, hardened survivor Joel is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie to the rebel Fireflies. more about The Last of Us
8. Avenue 5
(6/10 stars)40 years in the future, space captain Ryan Clark and the crew of the luxury space cruise ship Avenue 5 navigate disgruntled passengers and unexpected events after experiencing technical difficulties onboard. more about Avenue 5
9. Ben 10
(4/10 stars)The story of Ben, a typical kid who becomes very atypical after he discovers the Omnitrix, a mysterious alien weapon with the power to transform the wearer into ten different alien species. more about Ben 10
10. Lanterns
(1/10 stars)Follows intergalactic cops John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they uncover a dark mystery. more about Lanterns
11. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
(0/10 stars)Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ... more about Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
Why these charts are worth it
Sci-Fi TV shows are the genre most driven by a single core question: what if? What if AI becomes conscious? What if we colonise other planets? What if time travel is possible but comes with unexpected costs? The best science fiction uses these premises not as an end in themselves, but as a lens through which current social, ethical or technological questions can be examined differently.
This ranking covers sci-fi series across a broad spectrum: hard science fiction with high technical ambition, space opera with epic interstellar scenarios, dystopian series, time travel stories and near-future concepts that are only a small step removed from the present. Series that deliver on both dimensions – compelling story and substantive ideas – consistently rank at the top of the community charts. Use the streaming filter to see immediately where each series is currently available.
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FAQ
What are the best Sci-Fi TV Shows?
The top Sci-Fi TV Shows are ranked by real community votes. The more ratings a show has, the more stable its position.
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How are the Sci-Fi TV Shows rankings created?
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