5 More Sci-Fi Shows Begging For Reboots

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Science fiction is one of the most popular types of television. For decades, sci-fi shows have been a constant presence, with some becoming incredibly popular and iconic, while others don’t achieve the same success. Regardless of how well they do, these series transport viewers to amazing worlds, sparking the imagination with stories of advanced technology, extraterrestrials, or different versions of reality. This often allows us to look at current events and our own lives in new and interesting ways.

Science fiction is unique because it welcomes both completely new ideas and fresh takes on old ones. As science and society evolve, revisiting classic and overlooked sci-fi shows can be a great idea. We’ve already highlighted five series deserving a reboot, but there are so many good ones that we wanted to share five more that would really benefit from a modern update.

5) John Doe

I stumbled upon this show a while back, and it’s a real shame more people haven’t heard of it. It’s called John Doe, and it only lasted one season back in 2002-2003. The basic idea is super cool: this guy, played by Dominic Purcell (who you might recognize from DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), wakes up with complete amnesia on an island near Seattle. He has no idea who he is or where he came from. But here’s the kicker – he can access all kinds of knowledge, everything from the common to the totally obscure! He calls himself John Doe and starts helping the Seattle PD solve crimes while simultaneously trying to figure out his own past. To make things even more interesting, a shadowy international group called the Phoenix Organization is watching his every move. It’s a really compelling mystery!

I was really disappointed when the show got cancelled after just 21 episodes, especially with that huge cliffhanger! It felt like the network didn’t even give it a fair shot, constantly changing when it aired and showing episodes all mixed up. The creators, Brandon Camp and Mike Thompson, did eventually share what they had planned – who John Doe was and why he knew everything – but it wasn’t the same as seeing it unfold on screen. Honestly, I think rebooting it could be amazing. The original premise was so clever and complex, and with everything going on with AI today, it would be a perfect way to explore questions about identity and conspiracies. It really had a lot of potential!

4) Knight Rider

Most people don’t consider the classic show Knight Rider to be science fiction, but let’s face it: K.I.T.T. was a practically indestructible, artificially intelligent car – that’s definitely sci-fi! While there was a remake in 2008, now feels like the perfect time for another one. The original series had a somewhat outlandish story – a wealthy man saves a detective, gives him a new identity, and recruits him for a justice organization. They worked on the most serious cases, aided by K.I.T.T., the incredibly advanced, AI-powered car – but it was hugely popular.

Updating Knight Rider for today’s world could be really compelling, particularly if it explored themes of artificial intelligence and questioned how our justice system works. The core idea has a lot of potential, and a well-made action series with a touch of seriousness would be a great addition to television. We think a fresh take on the concept could be fantastic.

3) Almost Human

The Fox series Almost Human, which aired in 2013, was unfortunately canceled after only one season. Like another show, John Doe, it suffered from poor handling, with episodes shown in the wrong order. Despite this, the show had a compelling idea: a human detective teaming up with a highly advanced android. Initially, Detective Kennex is hesitant to work with the android, Dorian, but they eventually form a genuine friendship. The series explores interesting themes about what it means to be human, the role of technology, and how the two connect.

Given how quickly technology is evolving, bringing back the series Almost Human with a fresh, chronological telling feels like a really smart move. The questions it raises about the line between technology and humanity are timeless, and incredibly relevant today.

2) Earth 2

Stories about people searching for a new home beyond Earth are always captivating, making the 1990s series Earth 2 ripe for a revival. The show, which originally aired for one season on NBC, centers around the Eden Project – a group sent to colonize a potentially habitable planet called G889. Their mission is to find a cure for a deadly disease known as “the syndrome,” all while humanity has already been forced to abandon Earth and live on space stations.

As a total film and TV buff, I’ve been thinking about shows ripe for a reboot, and Earth 2 keeps coming to mind. It’s so much more than just a sci-fi adventure about space travel and staying alive. Underneath the surface, it tackles really interesting themes – the gap between rich and poor, political maneuvering, environmental concerns, and even the legacy of colonialism. The fact that the authorities deny this ‘syndrome’ even exists is a brilliant setup, pushing a billionaire to take matters into her own hands by starting a colony on another planet. But it doesn’t stop there! They discover existing civilizations, and it turns out the government has its own agenda for this new world. Honestly, it’s packed with layers of complexity and suspense – it feels like the kind of show that could be huge if given the prestige TV treatment.

1) FlashForward

We’re still hoping for a continuation or revival of the show FlashForward. The series, which only lasted one season, had a fascinating idea: on October 6, 2009, nearly everyone on Earth momentarily lost consciousness, and during those two minutes and seventeen seconds, they saw glimpses of their lives six months later. The story followed an FBI team as they investigated the cause of this event, what the visions meant, and whether it would happen again.

FlashForward premiered during the popularity of shows like Lost, but it’s a unique sci-fi series that deserves to be appreciated on its own merits. It’s based on a fantastic novel with plenty of story potential – the original TV series even hinted at some of the book’s plot points in its finale. Given the recent success of mind-bending shows like Severance, now is the perfect time to revisit and reboot FlashForward.

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2025-11-09 01:11