These 10 Apple TV+ Sci-Fi Series Crushed the Competition from Netflix and Prime in 2025

When it comes to sci-fi television, few platforms have made as big a mark as Apple TV+ in recent years. As we move through 2025, it’s clear ...

When it comes to sci-fi television, few platforms have made as big a mark as Apple TV+ in recent years. As we move through 2025, it’s clear that neither Netflix nor Prime has matched the bold ideas, high-quality production, or strong stories that Apple’s lineup always delivers. This makes it the go-to place for fans who want not just space battles and cool future technology, but also smart stories and memorable acting that sticks with you long after the show ends.

Take Pluribus, for example, a new series from Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Premiering in November and already getting a very high IMDb rating, Pluribus stars Rhea Seahorn as Carol Sturka, a main character who is both flawed and relatable. Because she is immune to a worldwide happiness trend that connects people’s minds, she becomes humanity’s last hope. Mixing sci-fi, drama, and dark, strange comedy in Gilligan’s usual style, the show is weird, emotional, and full of surprises—a must-watch for anyone who likes science fiction focused on strong characters.

And then there’s Dark Matter, which quickly became one of the best sci-fi shows of 2024—not just because it explores many different universes, but because it ties all those wild ideas to a surprising emotional story about love, loss, and the choices people make. Joel Edgerton stars as Jason Den, a scientist whose world is turned upside down when he’s kidnapped by another version of himself—one who chose his job over everything else and became famous, but lost what really mattered. As Jason stumbles through a maze of strange worlds to get back to his real family, each episode digs deeper into the haunting “what if” questions we've all asked ourselves, adding suspense, heartbreak, and unexpected results along the way. With a second season already coming, Dark Matter is just getting started, and fans will expect even more mind-bending surprises ahead.

If you want pure excitement, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is for you, throwing viewers into the Monsterverse with a mix of Indiana Jones-style adventure and awesome giant monster action. The story jumps between two time periods—one after Godzilla’s 2015 attack, the other showing how the secret Monarch group began in the 1950s—as two half-siblings search for their missing father and uncover a worldwide plot tied to the mysterious Titans. With huge action scenes, a big cast led by Kurt and Wyatt Russell, and visuals as good as any big movie, Monarch is great for both monster fans and newcomers.

Murderbot is another Apple TV+ original that’s quickly become a fan favorite. Based on Martha Wells’s popular book series, it stars Alexander Skarsgård as a security robot who changes its own programming, not to rebel, but to spend its free time watching soap operas—a story that is both dryly funny and makes you think. As Murderbot unwillingly protects a group of scientists while dealing with company secrets and big questions about life, the show mixes action, humor, and deep ideas about identity and what it means to be human, earning great reviews and almost universal praise.

Of course, Apple’s sci-fi success began with See, the Jason Momoa-led epic that imagined a world where people have lost the ability to see and society has changed in strange, harsh ways. Praised for its unique idea, detailed world-building, and emotional depth, See follows the warrior Baba Voss as he protects his children in a world that fears and hunts those with vision. Across three seasons, the series delivers not just exciting action but a heartfelt story that sets a high bar for future shows in the genre

Silo offers a variety of end-of-the-world stories, one in which the last people live deep underground, ruled by strict conditions meant for their safety—or control. Led by Rebecca Ferguson, the show’s tense, closed-in feeling and constant sense of mystery have kept viewers on their toes, with each season adding new twists, political secrets, and very tough choices. Already renewed through season four, Silo promises to keep audiences guessing to the very end. Not knowing what's next.

For the day-one fans of these shocking thrillers, Constellation delivers a powerful up-and-down ride as astronaut Joe returns to Earth after a disaster in space, only to find out life has subtly changed. As she uncovers the secrets hidden in her own memories and the truth about space travel, the show blends reality and paranoia, earning passionate fans. Led by Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks, and directed by Michelle MacLaren, Constellation is as bold as it is divisive—a true conversation starter for sci-fi fans.

No list would be complete without adding For All Mankind, Apple’s main alternate-history series that reimagines the space race as a never-ending contest, pushing the United States and the Soviet Union to go faster into the paranormal world. Spanning over decades, the series mixes real and not-so-normal characters who explore themes of ambition, sacrifice, and strength, set in a new world where space exploration remains clear. It’s as much a look at human potential as it is an exciting sci-fi journey, and each new season adds to its legacy.

Perhaps the most ambitious adaptation yet made for TV, it takes Isaac Asimov’s famous story of a galaxy falling apart and weaves a complicated mix of politics, big ideas, and fate. With grand visuals, a strong cast, and a story that jumps centuries ahead with each season, Foundation challenges viewers to think about the rise and fall of empires, the stubbornness of history, and the hope that knowledge can also guide us through the dark times we face in life. TV Plus sci-fi would be complete without Severance, the psychological masterpiece that follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott) as he moves through the strange, unsettling world of Lumen Industries, where employees’ memories are surgically split between work and personal lives. As Mark uncovers dark secrets about the company—and a shocking twist about his own wife—the show’s blend of slow-building tension, deep unease, and sharp commentary on corporate culture has made it a must-watch for anyone who loves sci-fi that looks beneath the surface.

From mind-bending thrillers and monster epics to thoughtful dramas and alternate-history stories, Apple TV Plus has easily beaten the competition in 2025, leaving Netflix and Prime far behind—and if you haven’t started checking out their shows yet, now is the perfect time to find your new favorite series.