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Amazon’s Prime Video service has some of the best sci-fi TV shows available on streaming. I’ve said something similar in other articles about the programs on Netflix and Apple TV, but genre television is plentiful, and the Amazon-owned platform’s got the science fiction titles that hit a bit different. 

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Some of the best sci-fi films ever made warn us about the threat of artificial intelligence. “The Terminator” and “2001: A Space Odyssey” are among the more popular ones. Less is said about 1976’s “Logan’s Run,” Michael Anderson’s underappreciated dystopian thriller that paved the way for an unsung television series of the same name. Given…

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It’s a big undertaking for any streaming service to invest so heavily in the science-fiction genre. Unlike more simplistic comedies and dramas that can get by with minimal cast and settings, sci-fi typically requires far-off worlds and unique creature designs. There’s far more of an investment upfront, which is why it’s so refreshing to see…

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Just as there were plenty of excellent ’90s sci-fi movies, the science fiction genre was also alive and well on television throughout the decade. Whether exploring the vastness of outer space or the infinite possibilities of alternate dimensions, there are plenty of ’90s shows with a flair for the cosmic. The decade also saw more…

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Since Apple is one of the biggest tech giants in the world, it’s hardly surprising that Apple TV is the best streaming service for sci-fi fans. But just because some of its sci-fi shows haven’t won Emmys or Golden Globes doesn’t mean they’re not still brilliant.

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The 2018 dark comedy-drama Maniac is streaming on Netflix. Created by Patrick Somerville and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the 10-episode series is a reimagining of the Norwegian series of the same name. It stars Jonah Hill and Emma Stone in the lead roles, supported by a stellar ensemble cast including Justin Theroux, Sally Field, Sonoya Mizuno, Gabriel…