Science Fiction Shows

Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock and William Shatner as Captain Kirk from Star Trek: The Original Series stand and look ahead in front of a backdrop that has Abigail Spencer as Lucy Preston looking toward the left on Timeless, Jesse Plemons as Robert Daly smiling in his captain's uniform on Black Mirror, Rod Serling as himself looking ahead on The Twilight Zone, David Tennant as Doctor Who peeking through the doorway of the TARDIS on Doctor Who, and Rebecca Wisocky as Hetty Woodstone looking toward the right on the CBS version of Ghosts

15 Best TV Shows Like Star Trek

By Katie Ranno 5 months ago

If you love Star Trek, whether it's the original series or the contemporary shows, here are 15 shows like Star Trek you should check out.

Denise and Cooper chatting for the first time in Twin Peaks

Are Twin Peaks And The X-Files Set In The Same Universe?

By Debopriyaa Dutta 5 months ago

Twin Peaks and X-Files are two of the most influential TV shows of all time, but if you look at the comic books, they're even more closely connected.

Tony Todd's Lord Haikon looks to his right in Stargate SG-1

The Stargate SG-1 Character You Probably Forgot Tony Todd Played

By Joe Roberts 5 months ago

Tony Todd was a horror icon who appeared in more than his fair share of genre TV series. He even had a multi-episode stint on Stargate SG-1.

The primary form of Anubis shielding his faceless visage in Stargate SG-1

Who Is Anubis In Stargate SG-1? The System Lord Explained

By Debopriyaa Dutta 5 months ago

Anubis on Stargate SG-1 has a pretty convoluted arc, but we're here to help guide you through your journey in understanding The System Lord.

The bridge of the Enterprise, lousy with tribbles, in an episode of Star Trek: The Original Series

Do Star Trek Actors Get Residuals? Here's The Truth

By Witney Seibold 5 months ago

Multiple actors from Star Trek: The Original Series have said they no longer receive royalties for their work on the show. Here's why that's the case.

Christopher Judge as Teal'c smiling in Stargate SG-1

The Two Things Stargate SG-1's Co-Creator Would Change About The Sci-Fi Series

By Joe Roberts 5 months ago

Though Stargate: SG-1 proved far more successful than anyone could've predicted, there are two aspects of the sci-fi show that co-creator Brad Wright regrets.

Seven of Nine looking down on Star Trek: Voyager

Why Seven Of Nine Didn't Have A Human Name On Star Trek: Voyager

By Witney Seibold 5 months ago

Seven of Nine has become one of the most beloved characters in all of Star Trek, but even after over 25 years, she never went back to a human name.

John Turturro as Irving B. making a call on a payphone in Severance season 2

Severance Season 2 Episode 6 Finally Addressed A Burning Question About Innies & Outies

By Jeremy Mathai 5 months ago

Severance season 2 continues to ask fascinating questions, and in the latest episode, it ponders whether innies and outies might actually have separate souls.

A composite of characters from Silo, Severance, and Dark Matter

The 8 Best Sci-Fi Shows On Apple TV+ Ranked

By SlashFilm Staff 5 months ago

Apple TV+ has become the go-to streaming service for fans of smart, funny, strange, cool science fiction TV shows. These are the best of the bunch.

Michael Shanks as linguist Daniel Jackson in Stargate SG-1

The Only Stargate Project That Doesn't Feature Daniel Jackson

By Debopriyaa Dutta 5 months ago

Daniel Jackson is an essential part of the Stargate franchise, so much so there's only one canon entry (and one non-canon title) he doesn't appear in.

Leonard Nimoy as Mirror Spock and William Shatner as Kirk on Star Trek: The Original Series

Star Trek: What Does ISS Stand For?

By Danielle Ryan 5 months ago

In the world of Star Trek, ISS doesn't stand for International Space Station. Here's what the designation means on the beloved sci-fi series.

Morena Baccarin as Adria speaking to her people in Stargate SG-1

Morena Baccarin's Stargate Role, Explained

By Debopriyaa Dutta 5 months ago

Deadpool and Firefly veteran Morena Baccarin played a crucial role on Stargate SG-1, appearing in both the show and the sequel film Stargate: The Ark of Truth.

Captain Kirk (William Shatner) lifts a rock, flanked by two other images of himself from Star Trek: The Original Series

Star Trek's 10 Best James T. Kirk Episodes, Ranked

By Samuel Stone 5 months ago

Star Trek boasts many starship captains throughout the franchise, but does anyone do it better than William Shatner? Here are the best James T. Kirk episodes.

Wesley Crusher, standing in main engineering, looking stressed.

Why Wil Wheaton's Wesley Crusher Left Star Trek: The Next Generation

By Witney Seibold 5 months ago

Here's why Star Trek: The Next Generation actor Wil Wheaton made the then-baffling decision to leave Wesley Crusher behind (and later return in guest spots).

Leonard Nimoy cocks an intrigued eyebrow as Spock in Star Trek

Star Trek's Spock Shares An Unlikely Connection To A 60s Western Comedy

By Jeremy Smith 5 months ago

Thanks to a clever Star Trek novel from the '80s, sci-fi icon Spock now has a direct connection to a somewhat less iconic '60s western.

A Changeling, disguised as Tuvok, smirking on Star Trek

Every Character Tim Russ Played On Star Trek, Ranked

By Witney Seibold 5 months ago

Tim Russ played Tuvok through the entire run of Star Trek: Voyager, but he also played a few other Star Trek characters, too.

Christopher Judge's Teal'c looks intense as he guards against an attack in Stargate SG-1

The Teal'c Detail That Annoyed Christopher Judge On Stargate: Atlantis

By Joe Roberts 5 months ago

Christopher Judge played Teal'c across many hours of Stargate, and there's one little thing that still bugs him.

Captain Seven of Nine sitting in her captain's chair.

Why Jeri Ryan Rejected A Cameo In One Of The Worst Star Trek Films

By Witney Seibold 5 months ago

Jeri Ryan's Seven of Nine could've appeared in Star Trek: Nemesis, but the actor had a few good reasons to turn that offer down.

Mr. Milchick wearing a suit, sitting in his office chair in Severance

Severance Season 2's Most Important Episode Features Some Unlikely Star Wars Magic

By Rick Stevenson 5 months ago

One of the writers of Andor wrote the latest episode of Severance, and he finally gave the beloved Apple TV+ sci-fi series something it desperately needed.

Mark and Helly standing in a dark Lumon corridor

What's That Song In Severance Season 2 Episode 5?

By Rick Stevenson 5 months ago

One Severance season 2 episode opens with a mysterious character whistling a specific tune. Here's the song, and how it may tie in to what's happening at Lumon.

A pair of hands on a computer panel on board the U.S.S. Enterprise-D in the Star Trek franchise

Star Trek: What Does LCARS Stand For?

By Witney Seibold 5 months ago

The LCARS computer graphical interface is one of the more noteworthy nerdy details in the sci-fi franchise. Here's the meaning behind its acronym.

Helena and Mark S. in the goat room on Severance

Severance Has Scratched A TV Itch I Haven't Felt In Years

By Nina Starner 5 months ago

Remember appointment TV viewing? Severance is bringing that concept back in a huge way with a second season that's full of jaw-dropping reveals.

Quark holding a fistful of gold-pressed latinum on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

The Staggering Amount Of Money Star Trek Has Made On Streaming

By Witney Seibold 5 months ago

Star Trek is one of the most profitable franchises in entertainment history and after six decades, it doesn't show any signs of stopping.

The Borg Queen, now more tubes than human, strapped to a wall.

Every Version Of The Borg Queen On Star Trek, Ranked

By Witney Seibold 5 months ago

There have been more than a few Borg Queens throughout the history of Star Trek, so we went ahead and ranked all of them.

Mulder and Scully perform an eerie autopsy in The X-Files

The Worst X-Files Episode, According To IMDb

By Bill Bria 5 months ago

Taste is subjective so when it comes to The X-Files, the IMDb community voted to determine the worst episode and we can't say we agree.

Richard Dean Anderson's Jack O'Neill looks down with a clear blue sky in the background in Stargate SG-1

The Biggest Problem Stargate SG-1 Faced, According To Its VFX Supervisor

By Joe Roberts 5 months ago

Stargate: SG-1 has a solid enough premise for a sci-fi series. In practical terms, however, it was a pretty challenging TV show to pull off.

Timothee Chalamet as Paul Muad'Dib before a cover of Dune, Elizabeth Moss as Offred before a cover of the Handmaid's Tale, and Tom Cruise as generic dad guy Ray before a cover of War of the Worlds

10 Best Sci-Fi Books Of All Time, Ranked

By Margaret David 5 months ago

If you live the sci-fi genre of film, then maybe it's time you dig into some of the best sci-fi books of all time, many of which have been turned into movies.