5 Great Sci-Fi Shows That Nobody Saw, Ranked

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Science fiction is consistently one of the most popular genres in entertainment. Over time, it’s grown and changed, but always stays true to its central themes of exploring possibilities through science and technology. The best sci-fi TV shows often use these ideas to highlight real-world issues and explore what it means to be human, delivering compelling and thought-provoking stories. This makes science fiction shows consistently popular, widely discussed, and a lasting part of today’s pop culture.

Many fantastic sci-fi shows unfortunately don’t get the recognition they deserve, and often quickly disappear from public conversation. While there’s always good science fiction on TV, some shows just don’t find the audience they deserve.

5) Childhood’s End (Syfy, 2015)

Childhood’s End is a three-part miniseries, co-produced by Australia and the United States, based on the famous novel by Arthur C. Clarke. It tells the story of a gentle alien takeover of Earth, which creates a perfect world but threatens to erase human culture and individuality. While the original novel is a science fiction masterpiece, the TV adaptation didn’t attract as many viewers as many thought it should.

Despite its stunning visuals and thoughtful handling of Arthur C. Clarke’s complex story, the miniseries Childhood’s End didn’t find a large audience. While a strong adaptation of the sci-fi novel – and featuring a particularly memorable alien arrival – it suffered from poor marketing and perhaps was hampered by being released in three parts. It’s a shame, as it truly brought the source material to life, but it remains largely unwatched.

4) Colony (USA Network, 2016-2018)

Though it didn’t get to finish its run at its peak, Colony is a sci-fi show from the last ten years that doesn’t get enough attention. The series takes place in a Los Angeles of the near future, which is under the strict control of a military force called the Transitional Authority, who are working for a mysterious alien race known as the Hosts. Over three seasons, the show followed a group fighting against the Authority’s control.

While not a perfect sci-fi show, Colony was well-made and had many elements of a truly great story. Despite consistently good reviews, it struggled to attract a large audience and was unfortunately cancelled before its time. It’s a show that deserved to be seen by more people, but ultimately suffered from low viewership.

3) Devs (FX, 2020)

Devs is a thought-provoking show that offers a critical look at contemporary television. The story centers around the team at a quantum computing company after a software engineer is linked to her boyfriend’s death. Featuring a talented cast and receiving high praise from critics, Devs has become one of Hulu’s most popular releases.

It’s odd how quickly Devs faded from popular conversation. Although it drew a good number of viewers on Hulu, it didn’t reach the broad audience its complex story and meaningful themes deserved. It wasn’t a failure, exactly, but it hasn’t stuck in the cultural memory as much as a show of its quality should.

2) Future Man (Hulu, 2017-2020)

Despite being a creative and funny sci-fi comedy, the Hulu show Future Man didn’t attract a large audience. Starring Josh Hutcherson as a janitor unexpectedly tasked with saving the world, the show was ultimately canceled and is no longer available to stream, which is a shame for those who enjoyed its unique approach.

Although it wasn’t a short-lived sci-fi hit, Future Man never quite found the audience it deserved. It was a consistently funny and enjoyable show that should have been much more popular, but sadly, it wasn’t. Now that it’s been removed from all streaming services, it’s unlikely to gain a dedicated fanbase, as it will be difficult for new viewers to even discover the show.

1) Counterpart (Starz, 2017-2019)

Counterpart is a fantastic sci-fi show that doesn’t get the attention it deserves, except among dedicated fans of the genre. It received a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, a clear indication of its high quality. The show stars J.K. Simmons as a regular UN employee who unexpectedly finds a portal to another world where he’s a skilled spy. This intriguing idea led to a captivating story that unfortunately only lasted for two seasons before being cancelled.

Counterpart is widely considered a top sci-fi show of the 2000s, but surprisingly, it didn’t attract a large audience. Given its smart writing and high production quality, it should have been more successful. Though it gained a dedicated fanbase and received excellent reviews, it didn’t get the recognition it deserved during its run, but remains a beloved show for those who discovered it.

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2025-11-23 21:41