8 science fiction films and series to watch on Netflix

Although science fiction is not the favorite genre of the majority of the public, his works continue to play an important role in audiovisual productions. This is due to the ability of this genre to act as fertile ground for discussing issues related to technological progress and for projecting future scenarios in relation to contemporary society.

If you are a fan of this genre, Netflix offers an interesting variety of content. Below, we have listed 8 science fiction movies and series available in the Netflix catalog for you to check out.

One of the most socially impactful science fiction productions of recent years, “Black Mirror” won critical acclaim and was a success with the public, entering people’s consciousness.

The series has become synonymous with the terrors of technology in society and has even become an internet meme. The phrase “this is very Black Mirror” has become commonplace to describe real-life situations involving technology and society that seem to resemble something that might happen in an episode of the show.

The series is an anthology of science fiction stories, in which each episode tells an independent story. The plots generally take place in the near or alternate future and explore the potential impacts, problems and damage that technology can have on our lives.

This Netflix original German production has received critical acclaim thanks to its ingenious narrative, which addresses elements such as determinism, free will and the impact of time on our lives. The series incorporates elements of time travel and time loops.

In the story, dark secrets and deep bonds between families in the small German town of Widen are revealed when a child inexplicably disappears. From there, a web of time travel, temporal paradoxes, and interconnected events spanning multiple generations takes hold.

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Without a doubt, one of Netflix’s strengths is having the classic “Star Trek: The Original Series” in its catalog. Known as “Star Trek” in Brazil, the plot takes place in the 23rd century and follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise, commanded by Captain James T. Kirk (played by William Shatner) and his science officer, Spock (played by Leonard Nimoy).

Although unsuccessful during its original run from 1966 to 1969, the series gained popularity through television reruns, becoming a 20th century cultural phenomenon, not only in science fiction, but in pop culture as a whole.

In addition to the original series, Netflix also includes some of the various spin-offs in its catalog: “The Next Generation”, “Deep Space Nine”, “Voyager” and “Enterprise”.

Despite being canceled by Netflix after two seasons due to high production costs and lower-than-expected viewership, this cyberpunk sci-fi series is still worth giving a chance.

Based on the book of the same name by Richard K. Morgan, the story of “Altered Carbon” takes place in the distant future, where human consciousness can be transferred to different bodies.

The plot follows Takeshi Kovacs, the sole survivor of a rebel group who awakens 250 years later in a different body and is offered the “opportunity” to solve a murder in exchange for a new chance at life. Joel Kinnaman played Kovacs in the first season, while Anthony Mackie took over the role in the second season.

The Netflix original science fiction series, created by sisters Lana and Lilly Wachowski, famous for their work “The Matrix”, together with J. Michael Straczynski. The series concluded its story after two seasons.

The series incorporates elements characteristic of the Wachowski sisters’ works, such as exploring themes related to identity, sexuality and also offering highly choreographed action scenes.

The plot revolves around a group of eight individuals located in different parts of the world, all mentally connected to each other. These special connections allow them to share their skills and emotions with each other. However, they are persecuted and must fight for their survival.

Alexandre Aja is one of the best-known horror film directors of recent years. The French filmmaker achieved international fame thanks to his slasher horror film “High Tension,” which then brought him to Hollywood.

However, his film “Oxygen”, a French production distributed by Netflix, mixes thriller and science fiction. The plot revolves around a woman who awakens in a cryogenic capsule with no memory of her identity or how she got there. Desperately, she tries to find out her story and how to escape this situation before her oxygen supply runs out.

Directed by Brazilian Joe Penna (MysteryGuitarMan, one of the first vloggers to have great success on YouTube), “Accidental Passenger” is an American science fiction film starring Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel Dae Kim and Shamier Anderson.

In the story, three people on a space mission to Mars discover a stowaway who has boarded the ship by mistake, putting the crew at serious risk.

With a claustrophobic plot, “ARQ” is a sci-fi Netflix original that features the intriguing theme of a time loop.

The film offers an action and suspense story, involving scientist Renton and his ex-girlfriend Hannah, who find themselves trapped in a repetitive cycle, reliving the same day over and over again. As they deal with this situation, they are chased by masked thieves determined to obtain a mysterious technology.

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