If you're looking for a way to leave our own world for a little while, there are plenty of sci-fi and fantasy shows out there that will transport you somewhere else entirely. Whether you want to get tangled up in a vast conspiracy involving alternate realities or swept away by a fantastical romance, Amazon Prime has plenty of options for you to binge watch. Here are the 9 best sci-fi and fantasy shows you can check out on the streaming platform right now:
1) Fringe
Official synopsis: "FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham is assigned to the bureau's Fringe Division, in which she investigates unusual crimes and occurrences. Assisting Olivia in her investigations are once-institutionalised scientist Dr Walter Bishop, his jack-of-all-trades son, Peter, and FBI Junior Agent Astrid Farnsworth. As the team investigates cases of science gone awry, they discover connections to their own past and to a parallel universe. As the team explores life and solves cases in these interconnected worlds, new discoveries and complications continue to arise."
Number of seasons: 5
Perfect for: Fans of cop procedurals like SVU and Pacey Witter from Dawson's Creek.
2) Orphan Black
Official synopsis: "Sarah is a street-wise woman with a troubled past as an English orphan who bounced around foster homes before being taken in by Mrs. S, who uprooted her and her foster brother, Felix, to North America. She has made bad decisions in her life but always strives to do right by daughter Kira. When Sarahwitnesses the suicide of Beth, a woman who looks like her, she decides to steal Beth's identity -- boyfriend and money included -- in an attempt to begin a new life for herself and Kira, with whom Sarah hopes to reunite. But assuming Beth's life -- Sarah eventually learns that Beth was her clone -- doesn't go as smoothly as she anticipates because Beth was a cop caught in the middle of a deadly conspiracy, making Sarah the new target. Sarah must fight to stay alive while trying to escape from the complex web."
Number of seasons: 5
Perfect for: Fans of highly impressive acting performances. You'll finish this series wondering how Tatiana Maslany flawlessly pulled off as many characters she did.
3) The Twilight Zone
Official synopsis: "The Twilight Zone was the brainchild of Emmy Award-winner Rod Serling, who served as host and wrote more than 80 episodes of the original show's 150-plus episode run. It's a strange mix of horror, science-fiction, drama, comedy and superstition. Serling introduced each episode, and many of the black and white episodes concluded with a surprise ending. Actors such as Burt Reynolds, Roddy McDowell and Robert Redford made appearances in some of the more well-known stories."
Number of seasons: 5
Perfect for: Someone looking to finally catch up on the classics they've missed out on.
4) The Expanse
Official synopsis: "Hundreds of years in the future, things are different than what we are used to after humans have colonized the solar system and Mars has become an independent military power. Rising tensions between Earth and Mars have put them on the brink of war. Against this backdrop, a hardened detective and a rogue ship's captain come together to investigate the case of a missing young woman. The investigation leads them on a race across the solar system that could expose the greatest conspiracy in human history."
Number of seasons: 4
Perfect for: Viewers who can't resist spectacular TV visuals.
5) Extant
Official synopsis: "After spending a year living in space, conducting experiments intended for a lone astronaut, Molly Watts (Academy Award-winner Halle Berry) returns to Earth and begins to reconnect with her husband, John (critically acclaimed actor Goran Visnjic), who is a gifted scientist, and her unique son, Ethan. Molly finds that her experiences in space —and in her personal life back at home — lead to events that will, in time, change the course of human history."
Number of seasons: 2
Perfect for: Viewers looking for a cinematic feel to their sci-fi TV binges.
6) The Boys
Official synopsis: "Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But that's when they're using their powers for good. What happens when the heroes go rogue and start abusing their powers? When it's the powerless against the super powerful, the Boys head out on a heroic quest to expose the truth about the Seven and Vought, the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages the superheroes and covers up their dirty secrets. Based on the comic book series of the same name."
Number of seasons: 1
Perfect for: Fans of Marvel and DC comics/cinematic universes.
7) Good Omens
Official synopsis: "This fantasy series sees fussy angel Aziraphale and loose-living demon Crowley team up to form an unlikely duo. The two have become overly fond of life on Earth, and they are forced into forming an alliance in an attempt to stop the approaching Armageddon. To do that, they have to find the missing Antichrist, an 11-year-old boy who is unaware that he is meant to bring the end of days upon humanity. Michael Sheen, David Tennant and Jon Hamm star in the series, which is based on the book of the same name by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman."
Number of seasons: 1
Perfect for: Fans of offbeat comedy duos.
8) The Man in the High Castle
Official synopsis: "This series, loosely based Philip K. Dick's novel of the same name, takes a look at what the world might look like had the outcome of World War II turned out differently. In this dystopian scenario, the Axis powers won the war, leading to the United States being divided into three parts, an area controlled by the Japanese, a Nazi-controlled section, and a buffer zone between the two. Despite the oppression, a new hope emerges when films turn up that seem to show a different world. A woman believes the films contain the key to freedom and is determined to find their mysterious guardian."
Number of seasons: 4
Perfect for: History buffs and fans of alternate timeline plots.
9) Carnival Row
Official synopsis: A" growing population of mythological immigrant creatures struggles to coexist with humans after the creatures' exotic homelands are invaded by the empires of man. The creatures are forbidden to live, love or fly with freedom, but hope lives in darkness. Human detective Rycroft "Philo" Philostrate and a refugee faerie, Vignette Stonemoss, rekindle a dangerous affair despite being in an increasingly intolerant society. Vignette has a secret that endangers Philo's world during his most important case yet -- a string of gruesome murders threatening the uneasy peace of the Row."
Number of seasons: 1
Perfect for: People who've been wondering what Orlando Bloom's been up to lately.
Which show will you binge watch next?
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