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The Best Sci-fi TV Shows Of 2018

Updated December 22, 2018 3.5k votes 1.1k voters 76.6k views13 items

List RulesOnly shows that premiered in 2018.

The best sci-fi shows of 2018 were certainly not disappointing. Whether you're a fan of dystopian settings or outer space, essentially any sci-fi series released in '18 will satisfy your wants and needs. But what is it about these great sci-fi series that are so captivating? Could it be that these plots and ideas aren't so far-fetched like that of fantasy shows? And maybe one day we actually will need to fight aliens in space? Whatever it is, these shows are often instant hits.

While it may only be a year's worth of new sci-fi shows, this list of 2018 series features some shows you seriously don't want to miss. If you're having trouble getting started, be sure to check popular shows like Lost in Space, Krypton, and Altered Carbon - just to name a few.

Vote up your favorite 2018 sci-fi shows from the list below, and vote down those you didn't care for. You can also add any new ones that may have not made the list. When you're done, check out what sci-fi shows premiered in 2019.

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Altered Carbon
Joel Kinnaman, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Mystery, Action
Altered Carbon is an American science fiction television series created by Laeta Kalogridis,... more
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Counterpart
J. K. Simmons, Olivia Williams
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Thriller, Drama
Counterpart is an American sci-fi thriller television series created by Justin Marks. When... more
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The Orville
Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki
Genres (Tv): Comedy-drama, Science fiction
The Orville (Fox, 2017) is a science fiction comedy-drama series created by Seth MacFarlane.... more
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Krypton
Cameron Cuffe, Georgina Campbell
Genres (Tv): Superhero, Drama, Action, Sci-fi
Krypton (SyFy, 2018) is an American television series developed by David S. Goyer and Damian... more
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The Rain
Iben Hjejle, Alba August
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Thriller
The Rain (Netflix, 2018) is a Danish web series created by Mosholt Esben, Toft Jacobsen, and... more
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Lost In Space
Toby Stephens, Molly Parker
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Mystery, Adventure
Lost in Space (Netflix, 2018) is an American science fiction web television series created by... more
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The First
Sean Penn, Natascha McElhone
Genres (Tv): Drama, Sci-fi
The First (Hulu, 2018) is an American-British drama web television series created by Beau... more
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The Innocents
Sorcha Groundsell, Percelle Ascott
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Romance, Supernatural drama
The Innocents (Netflix, 2018) is a British supernatural television series created by Hania... more
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Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Timothy Spall, Anthony Boyle
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Thriller, Drama, Anthology
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (Amazon Video, 2018) is a British-American science fiction... more
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Black Lightning
Cress Williams, China Anne McClain
Genres (Tv): Superhero, Action
Black Lightning (The CW, 2018) is an American superhero drama based on the DC comics character... more
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B: The Beginning
Hiroaki Hirata, Yūki Kaji
Genres (Tv): Anime
B: the Beginning (Netflix, 2018) is an anime series directed by Kazuto Nakazawa and Yoshiki... more
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Stargate Origins
Ellie Gall, Connor Trinneer
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Adventure
Stargate Origins (Stargate Command, 2018) is an American science fiction adventure web series... more
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Hard Sun
Agyness Deyn, Jim Sturgess
Genres (Tv): Sci-fi, Crime, Drama
Hard Sun (Hulu, 2018) is a pre-apocalyptic British television drama series created by Neil... more

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