Boyd and Sarah looking up in the series, From.Image via MGM+
By
Jiminna Shillingford
Published Feb 22, 2026, 6:28 PM EST
Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna longs to share her excitement with all her readers through the Collider platform as a TV author. Through her writing she has created stories and blog posts of amazing book recommendations, showcasing her love of writing. Jiminna's goal is to inspire others to discover and embrace their love of stories in all of its forms.
Sign in to your Collider account
Add Us On
Summary
Generate a summary of this story
follow
Follow
followed
Followed
Like
Like
Thread
Log in
Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents:
Try something different:
Show me the facts
Explain it like I’m 5
Give me a lighthearted recap
Sci-fi television has delivered some of the boldest ideas, most creative worlds, and engagingly thought-provoking storytelling. Although it's a wondrous genre, TV shows have an awful habit of faltering in consistently good quality. The sci-fi shows that are able to deliver each episode are the rare gems that keep audiences hooked on the genre. From character-driven arcs where every moment is significant to tightly constructed narratives, the best sci-fi TV experience comes from disciplined storytelling and strong concepts that work hand in hand to create something actually memorable.
Amazing series like Sense8, which uses each episode to build quality emotional depth, and the Netflix animated shows Love, Death & Robots, which thrives on short, impactful storytelling with no room for filler, are just two rare examples of sci-fi beauties that nicely embody what it means to have zero bad episodes. Compiled on this list are eight such shows that don’t waste time on delivering a 10/10 experience, with absolutely no weak points within each of its installments.
8 'Steins;Gate' (2011)
Cast of Steins;Gate looking at a phoneImage via Whit Fox
This slow-burning sci-fi anime series wields one of the best and most tightly constructed time-travel narratives ever to exist. Steins;Gate follows the college student and self-proclaimed “mad scientist” who runs a small, makeshift lab with his friends, Rintarou Okabe (Mamoru Miyano). What starts as a harmless experiment for Rintarou and his friends quickly turns into a dangerous affair as they discover a way to send messages into the past.
There are very few sci-fi series that balance concept and character as seamlessly as Steins;Gate does. Every single episode of the incredible anime skillfully builds towards a quality payoff that makes every scene feel essential. Steins;Gate is consistent in its brilliance, as it delivers exactly what audiences are searching for within a great sci-fi story. Early episodes feel eccentric but are still quite meticulously constructed, marking each one as important to the series. Even the slower installments of Steins;Gate show their significance by the series’ conclusion, cementing it as a well-balanced watch that has zero bad episodes.
7 'Fallout' (2024–Present)
Ella Purnell as Lucy in 'Fallout' Season 2, Episode 1.Image via Prime Video
Fallout is a dystopian live-action adaptation of a massive video game universe. The series is set in a post-apocalyptic future where survivors are forced to live in underground vaults to escape the radiation-scorched land above and focuses on the naive but determined vault dweller, Lucy (Ella Purnell), who ventures to the surface in search of her kidnapped father.
Fallout is true chaos incarnate and makes for some of the most entertaining TV. The series brilliantly translates its beloved game world and delivers a watch that feels both carefully controlled in its chaos and extremely expansive. Fallout maintains a steady quality from episode to episode, balancing the tone and storytelling quite nicely. The series continuously builds tension and stakes within, never diverging into unnecessary subplots and leaving little room for any filler. Fallout’s avoidance of weak episodes just proves that even large-scale adaptations can deliver fantastic and consistent quality without sacrificing its rich fictional world.
6 'Love, Death & Robots' (2019–Present)
"Spider Rose" from Love, Death + Robots Vol. 4Image via Netflix
This bold Netflix animated anthology series never once dips in its fantastic quality. Love, Death & Robots, without following a single narrative, presents a wide variety of standalone sci-fi stories, with each one delivering a different concept, world, and tone.
Love, Death & Robots is no ordinary watch; in fact, the series is high in its creativity scale and delivers brilliant sci-fi storytelling throughout its run. While maintaining high quality, each of the series’ installments offers something distinct. Even with its anthology format, Love, Death & Robots is consistent and avoids any weak entries. The show actually thrives on its variety, delivering a quality sci-fi watch that stands out amongst the rest. Many fans have lauded Love, Death & Robots for its unskippable episodes and frequently praise the series’ ability to cater to audiences with different tastes, marking Love, Death & Robots as a hit with absolutely no weak episodes.
5 'Andor' (2022–2025)
Diego Luna as Cassian Andor as he walks in an episode of 'Andor.'Image via Disney+
Andor is a sci-fi hit series that prioritizes character depth and careful storytelling. Part of the iconic Star Wars franchise, the show centers on Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) in the years before Rogue One as he grows from being a self-serving survivor into a committed Rebel operative.
Andor is a standout prequel to the beloved Star Wars series and offers audiences consistent pacing and a tight story. The show strips its genre down to its human and political core and delivers a grounded take on the brutality of rebellion. Every episode is a peek into brilliance, and each scene develops the story quite nicely. With thriller-like storytelling, Andor is often lauded as a rare example of franchise television with no filler episodes. The series doesn’t rely on fan service or nostalgia; instead, it prioritizes craft through its production design, direction, sound, and performances. Andor is a brilliant sci-fi story, with each of its episodes ensuring nothing ever feels wasted.
4 'Severance' (2022–Present)
Zach Cherry, Adam Scott, John Turturro, and Britt Lower looking tense in a hallway in a promo for Severance.Image via Apple TV
This enchanting sci-fi series wastes no time or narrative space while delivering a simple yet truly unsettling premise. Severance follows an employee at Lumon Industries, Mark Scout (Adam Scott), who, with others he works with, has undergone a controversial procedure that surgically separates — or “severs” — his work memories from his personal life.
With a precise tone and controlled storytelling, Severance offers audiences episode after episode of deepened mystery without ever losing focus. The show’s tight construction is often appreciated by fans, who frequently praise its consistency and the way each installment meaningfully builds on the last. Each episode is a careful advancement that never gets dull, because of its deepening character tension, clever drama, and thematic complexity, ensuring nothing ever feels wasted. Severance is a disciplined story that brilliantly combines a steadily escalating sense of unease and strong performances in each episode, resulting in no dips in quality within the compelling story.
3 'Invincible' (2021–Present)
Mark Grayson fighting a sea monster in Invincible Season 2 Part 2Image via Prime Video
Invincible is a great addition to the superhero genre that is far more brutal than it initially seems. The sci-fi animated series centers around teenager Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who, after an agonizing wait, finally inherits superpowers from his father, Nolan Grayson, iconically known by screaming civilians as Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), Earth’s most powerful and revered hero.
Invincible takes the familiar superhero story and brings so much more to the table with incredible episodes that never waver. The series maintains its momentum beautifully, never lulling with its intensity, action, or depth of character. Each episode of Invincible is an escalation of stakes and consequences, ensuring that audiences are never bored. The show’s pacing that guarantees no weak points, along with its blatant commitment to its narrative, makes every moment of viewing the superpowered series worthwhile. Invincible stands as a consistent, high-quality sci-fi watch that has no bad installments.
2 'Sense8' (2015–2018)
Tuppence Middleton, Max Riemelt, Bae Doona, Alfonso Herrera, Jamie Clayton, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Toby Onwumere, Erendira Ibarra, Brian J. Smith, and Tina Desai in Sense8 blowing the candles of a birthday cake.Image via Netflix
This underrated sci-fi watch is a modern cult favorite that produces banger episode after banger episode. Sense8 centers on eight strangers from across the globe: Will Gorski (Brian J. Smith), a Chicago police officer; Nomi Marks (Jamie Clayton), a hacker and activist; Sun Bak (Doona Bae), a businesswoman and martial artist; and Wolfgang Bogdanow (Max Riemelt), who suddenly become mentally and emotionally linked and must outpace an evil group of people that desire to capture them.
Subscribe to the newsletter for more must-watch sci-fi TV
Join the newsletter for curated deep-dives and handpicked recommendations that unpack why certain sci-fi shows never miss a beat — find episode-by-episode insight and discover what to watch next across sci-fi and adjacent genres. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime.Sense8 is one of the most creative and well-crafted sci-fi series ever made. The show is absolutely stunning, not only in the visuals but also in the writing. Its emotional scope goes beyond the norm and gifts audiences a watch worth remembering. While it may not be the most popular series on Netflix, Sense8 maintains a consistent high quality that keeps its viewers completely engaged. Where concept and character intertwine, the show wields an emotional depth that feels essential within each installment.
1 'From' (2022–Present)
Sheriff Boyd ringing the bell in From Season 1, Episode 1.Image via MGM+
From skillfully blends sci-fi and horror while delivering a series that is rife with tension through atmosphere and mystery. The amazing series follows the trapped residents of a mysterious town that hosts not only them but also intelligent man-eating monsters who travel at night in search of their next victim.
From is incredibly brilliant but also impossibly frustrating. Each acts as a hidden message to audiences that doesn't showcase its importance until various moments later within the series. It requires audiences to pay close attention, even throughout the horror and dread that From does impeccably well. Each episode is a steady escalation that keeps audiences engaged in the mystery and constantly in search of answers to their countless questions. From never loses its high quality as it moves through its episodes, which never slow down, marking it as a perfect addition to this list of sci-fi shows with zero bad episodes.
Like
Follow
Followed
From
TV-MA
Mystery
Drama
Horror
Science Fiction
Release Date
February 20, 2022
Network
Epix, MGM+
Directors
Jack Bender, Brad Turner, Alexandra La Roche, Bruce McDonald, Jeff Renfroe
Writers
Vivian Lee, Kristen Layden, Brigitte Hales, Jeff Pinkner, John Griffin
Cast
See All-
Harold Perrineau
Boyd Stevens
-
Catalina Sandino Moreno
Tabitha Matthews
Expand
Collapse
-
From
Subscribe to the newsletter for more must-watch sci-fi TV
Join the newsletter for curated deep-dives and handpicked recommendations that unpack why certain sci-fi shows never miss a beat — find episode-by-episode insight and discover what to watch next across sci-fi and adjacent genres. Subscribe By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe anytime.What To Watch
July 20, 2025
The 72 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
Trending Now
One of the Most Influential Sci-Fi Series Ever Lands on Netflix Ahead of Revival
HBO’s Better Version of Apple TV’s ‘Silo’ Surges on Streaming Charts
Netflix’s Intense 2-Part Pure Thriller Series Is the Perfect Weekend Binge
