5 Lesser-Known Dystopian Sci-Fi Series to Binge After 'Silo' Season 3, Ranked by IMDb
These shows didn't achieve widespread fame, but they offer equally captivating worlds and somber reflections on humanity's future.
The third season of Silo has come to an end, leaving behind a host of unresolved questions. We've recalled five lesser-known sci-fi TV series that are perfect to watch after the Season 3 finale.
5. 'The Rain', 2018-2020
IMDb Score: 6.3/10
A true apocalypse is unfolding in Scandinavia: rain is spreading a deadly, highly contagious virus and the only way to survive is to stay dry.
The story centers on young Rasmus and his sister, Simone, whom their parents hid away in a secure bunker. Six years later, the siblings set out to find their father.
In the real world, people have long been warned about diseases that can spread through rainwater. Consequently, the plot of this first Danish series produced by Netflix feels strikingly relevant.
4. 'Falling Skies', 2011-2015
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
Armed with advanced weaponry, aliens invaded Earth and wiped out most of the human population. Three months after the attack, Tom Mason, a former history professor and now second-in-command of a resistance regiment, sets out to rescue his son from captivity.
The screenwriter of Saving Private Ryan, Robert Rodat, developed the concept for this series alongside Steven Spielberg. They chose to focus less on the invasion itself and more on humanity's survival in a transformed world.
3. 'The Last Ship', 2014-2018
IMDb Score: 7.4/10
The crew of the US Navy guided missile destroyer, USS Nathan James, spent a long time at sea, isolated from the rest of the world. When the crew members attempt to make contact, they discover that a deadly virus has broken out on Earth.
The characters must now search for the remnants of civilization and eventually battle those who have declared themselves the new authority.
The Last Ship was originally based on the novel of the same name by William Brinkley. However, with each season, the plot diverges further from the source material, introducing elements such as religious cults and political power struggles.
2. 'Into the Badlands', 2015-2019
IMDb Score: 7.9/10
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In a post-war world shattered by conflict, ruthless barons rule over divided territories. Sunny, the deadliest and most skilled warrior, discovers a mysterious teenager. In order to uncover the truth about the boy's past and the origin of his extraordinary abilities, they must traverse a deadly wasteland.
This dark, brutal story is infused with martial arts action reminiscent of flicks from the 80s and 90s. The result is an outstanding action TV series spanning three seasons.
1. 'Travelers', 2016-2018
IMDb Score: 8.0/10
After a global catastrophe wiped out most of the Earth's population, scientists discovered a way to travel to the past by inhabiting people's bodies moments before their deaths.
Armed with this ability, the main characters attempt to rectify humanity's mistakes and save the planet from extinction.
The concept behind Travelers is intriguing because the characters from the future aren't supposed to interfere with the lives of those in the past. They cannot save or kill anyone unless protocol dictates it, though the rules inevitably get broken.
