Hulu has a massive library of sci-fi shows
spanning decades and sub-genres.
Whether you’re searching for some classic
TV, a hit animated series, or a fresh take
on aliens or dystopian futures, we’ve gathered
the 11 best and most bingeworthy shows on
Hulu
If you could get your hands on a time machine,
where would you go?
Would you prevent history’s most infamous
atrocities?
Maybe fix a few personal mistakes?
The adaptation of the popular Steven King
novel 11.22.63 explores the limits and dangers
of messing with established timelines.
In this story, the John F. Kennedy assassination
takes center stage, with James Franco starring
in a thrilling series.
The early 2000s were a dark time for ambitious
animation, but Invader Zim is a huge stand-out.
Zim comes from an intergalactic empire bent
on conquest, but with a social hierarchy based
on height.
So this little guy must settle on invading
a “mystery planet” known as Earth.
The humor here is very Hot Topic … in the
best possible way.
The truth is out there … or is it?
The X-Files follows the investigations of
two FBI agents as they uncover everything
from the existence of cryptozoological creatures,
magical abilities, and of course, whether
extraterrestrials have really visited Earth.
If you’ve never watched this incredibly
important series, there’s no better time
to enjoy.
The Hulu Original The Handmaid’s Tale, based
on Margaret Atwood’s novel, remains one
of the platform’s best offerings.
The few women who remain fertile are now Handmaids
forced to bear children, and it’s difficult
to tell who really believes and who’s playing
a part to stay alive.
Elisabeth Moss gives a stunning performance
and leads an all-star cast on a show that
will stay with you long after it ends.
The space western Neo-noir Cowboy Bebop isn’t
just a great sci-fi adventure: It’s one
of the best Anime shows of all time.
Spike Spiegel and his comrades are space-hopping
bounty hunters who find themselves in countless
sticky situations in their quest for cash.
Somehow, they always manage to stay a few
steps ahead of the law and the vicious crime
syndicates who hunt them.
Space is massive, and behind every uncharted
star, there may lurk alien invaders, like
the parasitic snake-like Goa’uld.
Luckily, the top secret Stargate Command scours
the universe for alien allies and weapons
to defend against the Goa’uld threat.
Using the Stargate, our heroes can traverse
massive distances.
It’s the sequel series to the popular 1994
film, and we’d consider it essential sci-fi
viewing.
Douglas Adams’ Hitchhiker's Guide to the
Galaxy is arguably one of the finest pieces
of sci-fi fiction ever published.
The 1981 BBC Two series is far more fleshed
out than the very unpopular 2005 film.
And in typical BBC science fiction tradition,
everything from the props to the stage design
looks cheap as heck.
But that’s part of the charm.
From the creators of Rick and Morty comes
Solar Opposites, an animated comedy about
a family of aliens that crash-lands on Earth.
Is this a good thing?
That remains to be seen.
In the meantime, Korvo, Terry, Yumyulack,
and Jesse are going to make the most of it,
and maybe, just maybe, make Earth their forever
home.
Utopia Falls is set in a distant future where
the last remnants of humanity live in the
domed city of New Babyl, which protects them
from the aftermath of a cataclysmic war.
But when a group of teens stumbles upon an
ancient archive of music and popular culture,
it shakes the foundation of their society.
Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future
is often utopian, but Star Trek: Deep Space
Nine has a grimmer view.
The titular space station is helmed by Captain
Benjamin Sisko, played to the hilt by Avery
Brooks.
The series delves deep into the dark side
of Trek, and explores themes of morality,
the limits of humanity, and even religion.
It may not be the most popular Trek series,
but it’s as close to prestige TV as the
series ever got in the ‘90s.
The Orville is a sci-fi adventure sitcom helmed
by comedian and well-known Trekkie Seth McFarlane.
It takes tons of inspiration from Trek and
does little to hide it.
If you’re still not convinced, imagine if
The Next Generation had dick jokes thrown
in.
You’re welcome.
Those are our sci-fi faves on Hulu right now,
but if you’re binging some classic or cutting
edge sci-fi right now, be sure to share your
picks in the comments below so other viewers
can get your recommendations.
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