Stream the best sci-fi series on Showmax
Looking for something a little out of this world? Say no more. If you’re a sci-fi fanatic, we put this list of shows together just for you. And you can start watching them right now on Showmax.
So, prepare to escape reality and dive headfirst into the world of sci-fi with the incredible lineup that explores infinite possibilities – whether it’s space travel that seems out of reach right now, or a disturbing dystopian story that could be imminently realised in the world today.
The Institute S1
In this Stephen King sci-fi series, a kidnapped 12-year-old genius awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all possess unusual abilities.
The Last of Us S1-2
Five years after the events of Season 1, Joel and Ellie are living a relatively peaceful life in Jackson, Wyoming – until the past comes calling. Stream The Last of Us S2, plus all of S1, on Showmax.
Dune: Prophecy S1
Power lies in the shadows in this HBO sci-fi epic set 10 000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, following the creators of the female order, the Bene Gesserit.
Subterranea S1
This Kenyan sci-fi drama series follows eight humans placed in an underground bunker for a psychological experiment. When the world ends, they become trapped in the bunker with nowhere to go.
Quantum Leap S2
As lead physicist Ben Song takes an unauthorised leap into 1985, the Quantum Leap team have to figure out how to get him back.
Resident Alien S1-3
Is humanity worth saving? This is the dilemma faced by a crash-landed alien who assumes the identity of a small-town doctor who solves crimes.
Infiniti S1
When the body of an American astronaut is found on a roof in Kazakhstan, a French astronaut and a Kazakh cop set out to solve the mystery.
Halo S1-2
In the 26th Century, humanity bands together and risks everything to protect humankind from the universal threat: an alien race known as the Covenant.
Mrs Davis S1
In this fun, quirky sci-fi dramedy, an expelled nun played by Betty Gilpin takes on an all-powerful AI called Mrs Davis.
The Midwich Cuckoos S1
This gripping sci-fi drama stars three-time BAFTA nominee Keeley Hawes in a horrifying tale taking place in a small English village subdued by a mysterious alien presence for an entire day, leaving the townspeople horrified and confused.
The Man Who Fell to Earth
In this fascinating sci-fi series, an alien arrives on Earth to learn to become human and find the one woman who can help save his species.
Westworld S1-4
Westworld is a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on Earth, with sci-fi killer-robots hell-bent on wrenching power back from humans.
Lovecraft Country
A black man sets out across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his missing father. What follows is a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and some terrifying monsters.
The Outsider S1
This crime thriller, created by Richard Price, who was a writer for The Wire and The Deuce, has been described as “Stephen King meets the X-Files”.
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)
A terrifying story based on a chapter from Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ novel. A cargo ship sets sail from Carpathia to London, but soon the trip turns into a fight for survival.
Madame Web (2024)
In this superhero origin story, a paramedic gains the ability to see the future and uses her power to protect girls stalked by a killer.
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Late Night with the Devil (2023)
A late-night talk show host in the 1970s plans a Halloween special, unaware he is about to unleash evil into people’s living rooms.
Sting (2024)
A rebellious 12-year-old secretly adopts a spider as a pet – but the creature soon starts growing in size and appetite … and never stops.
Longlegs (2024)
Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage play a game of cat and mouse as an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues as she hunts a serial killer.
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Inside Apartment 7A, America’s biggest haunted house
Find out how the Apartment 7A production team recreated New York City’s notorious Bramford building – home of Rosemary’s Baby, creepy cults, and “helpful” neighbours.
Apartment 7A (2024)
An ambitious young dancer, played by Julia Garner, is offered another chance at fame by an older, wealthy couple, but at what cost?
Never Let Go (2024)
In this mysterious horror, evil arrives on a family’s doorstep, and their only protection is their home and their bonds to each other – until one of them lets go.
Smile 2 (2024)
This horrifying sequel explores a global pop sensation’s slow descent into madness as escalating horrors force her to confront her past before it’s too late.
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Matlock S1
Retired 70-year-old Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing in this hit reboot.
Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1
Follow the electrifying journey of Nelly and Ashanti as the beloved couple reignite their love while navigating the ups and downs of being newlyweds and parents.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta S16
These sassy women of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial spirits are in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy social calendars.
Love Island USA S5-7
The American version of the hit show moves the action to Las Vegas, but the premise remains: the most beloved couple will sashay away with $100 000.