This Overlooked Sci-Fi Show Is What 'Black Mirror' Would Be Like if It Did an Entire Season on Love

Shadowed by the high-profile sci-fi projects of recent years is one of the most insightful series about the nature of human relationships – Soulmates.

This anthology offers a glimpse of a near future in which technology can scientifically determine your perfect soulmate. As with the best episodes of Black Mirror, the sci-fi premise here merely acts as a catalyst for a profound examination of the human psyche.

What Is 'Soulmates' About?

The series is set in a world where Soul Connex has developed a revolutionary test that can pinpoint your soulmate with incredible accuracy.

Each episode tells the story of people facing an existential crisis after the test's release. Imagine a society where stable marriages are a thing of the past and traditional weddings are replaced by "soulmate" ceremonies matched by an algorithm.

'Soulmates' Was Made by the 'Black Mirror' Writer and 'Ted Lasso' Star

Soulmates was created by William Bridges, an Emmy winner for his work on Black Mirror, and Brett Goldstein, who is known for his role as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso.

Together, they ensured the project struck the perfect balance between dark, futuristic satire and poignant human drama. As in Black Mirror, technology is merely a tool used to reveal the darkest and brightest aspects of human nature.

'Soulmates' Is a Sci-Fi Anthology That Offers a Series of Stories About Relationships & Their Problems

The anthology format allows Soulmates to explore various aspects of its central topic. In one episode, a couple married for 15 years, played by Sarah Snook and Kingsley Ben-Adir, begins to crumble under the pressure of public opinion.

Another episode satirizes how a woman exploits the system to gain power over men. Some episodes pose truly dark questions: what if your significant other were already dead? Or, what if an algorithm awakens a shocking, dark side within you?

The series' strength lies in the episodes where the concept fades into the background and gives way to intimate human drama.

Soulmates consistently critiques the romanticized myth of the "one-for-all" partner, showing how pursuing a pseudo-ideal can ruin lives and discourage people from working on real, albeit imperfect, relationships.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Soulmates'?

• Soulmates has 74% from critics and 72% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the series has a score of 6.3/10.

Where to Watch 'Soulmates'?

Soulmates is available to stream on Netflix and AMC+.