7 cool sci-fi series based on novels

"Foundation"

Drama, sci-fi | 3.93 out of 5 on MyShows | 2 seasons | 2021 — ...

The show is based on Isaac Asimov's novel series of the same name.

The main character, scientist Hari Seldon, develops a mathematical theory of psychohistory that allows him to predict the future. According to his calculations, the Empire faces imminent collapse and millennia of chaos, but it is possible to reduce this period to a few centuries, if they create the Foundation — a scientific community that will preserve knowledge and prepare humanity for a new civilization.

However, his predictions threaten the power of the ruling Cleon clone dynasty, and Seldon and his followers are exiled to the distant planet Trantor. There he begins building the Foundation, but it soon becomes clear that the future cannot be predicted with absolute accuracy, and ancient forces, politics, and unexpected threats can alter even the most accurate predictions.

"Stunningly simple, the visuals and details are incredible. The books are gorgeous, and indeed all of Asimov's history. I wonder how they will fit so many events, very high hopes for this series, if you try here will be more global than the ST", — Sich666

"When I first found out they were going to make a series on Foundation, I couldn't understand how they planned to cram such a large scale onto the screen. I've only read the 3 main books, so the first series was interesting. That moment when you don't know the beginning, but you know how it ends. Beautiful visuals, gorgeous space and ships. I liked the camerawork in the interrogation by Zakat. Just didn't get the three/triple emperor idea. And where did the robot come from? Most importantly, the first episode hooked me to watch a couple more episodes. I hope they stretch the trip to Terminus out for a full season", — bilberry

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"Silo"

Drama, sci-fi, detective | 4.39 out of 5 on MyShows | 2 seasons | 2023 — ...

The show is based on Hugh Howey's trilogy of the same name.

The action is set in a post-apocalyptic future where humanity survives in a huge underground bunker called Silo. No one knows exactly why the world outside has become deadly, but strict rules and prohibitions keep order inside. Curiosity is punishable by death, and any attempts to learn the truth about the outside world end tragically.

The protagonist, engineer Juliet, suddenly finds herself drawn into the investigation of a series of mysterious deaths. Trying to uncover the truth, she begins to realize that the existence of the silo is based on secrets and lies, and the silo itself hides much more than it seems.

"I want to share with you emotions akin to those experienced by Harry Potter fans at the news of the upcoming film adaptation. I am in awe of the universe laid out in Hugh Howey's source material. It's a non-banal (and it's worth emphasizing here) and very clingy story. The first two parts of the trilogy are distinctive, and yet complementary, with a plot narrative that brings the pieces of the story together in the finale into a unique reading experience. One may feel differently about the source material, but one should certainly not consider this trilogy trite and plot identical to some other series and movies. This is a truly unique piece of storytelling that you simply can't tear yourself away from. I'm especially glad that the guys from Apple, who are not prone to shutting down their projects half-heartedly, unlike Netflix, took on the project. After watching the trailer I was in euphoria from what I saw for a couple of days, and that's why I couldn't help but share this emotion with you. Don't pass by this story, don't deprive yourself of a unique viewing experience", — ksander92

"I haven't read the book, but I really enjoyed the pilot. I love dystopias, there are a lot of classic techniques here, but the execution and visuals are gorgeous. Even if there isn't some wow ending, it's aesthetically pleasing to watch. Little things like light fixtures, doors - a lot of things catch the eye) Of course, outside the window is not at all what the inhabitants see. Just what...? And finally at the end of the series there is Rebecca Ferguson ❤ Let's move on)", — unicornpower

"Happy new post-apocalypse to us! Cliché, not cliché, it's a new story that's interesting to learn about. And so, all lives are clichés, but we live them", — AweSerg

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"Altered Carbon"

Drama, sci-fi, crime | 4.09 out of 5 on MyShows | 2 seasons | 2018 — 2020

The show is based on the novel by Richard K. Morgan.

In the year 2384, a person's consciousness can be stored on a special medium and uploaded into a new body. However, such technology is only available to a select few, which has led to the emergence of a class of super-rich and virtually immortal people known as the Meths.

Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier and rebel, awakens in a new body 250 years after his execution for attempting to overthrow the established order. Instead of a life sentence, he is offered a deal: solve the murder of one of the most powerful Meths or stay in prison forever.

"Ugh. This is too cool to be Netflix. Haven't read the original, but based on the first episode, this is straight up awesome cyberpunk. The visuals are a 100 out of 10. Great action, charismatic Kovacs. And in general, the series flew by like a blink of an eye. I hope that the series will not drop the bar of quality", — GeNoM

"Started reading the book, but couldn't finish it. The ideas are interesting, but written as if an overexcited teenager. And Netflix with its projects for me more often hits than misses.
But here everything is perfect. Charismatic protagonist, which you want to empathize with, very beautiful picture, about the plot is too early to say, but the script seems to be competent, nothing sags anywhere, there are no unnecessary scenes, I will be happy to watch further (wanted to automatically write - wait for the next series)", — shiroisasori

"Ooooh. That was straight up really cool. It looks incredible, and considering it's a series, there are no words at all. The plot is intriguing, I want to start watching the second episode right away. The world looks interesting, you want to know more about it, how everything is organized, etc. Actors do not give something incredible, but at the same time look organic, as I think. Let's see how it will be further, but I hope the series will not disappoint", — VladislaV_1999

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"The Man in the High Castle"

Drama, sci-fi, thriller | 3.96 out of 5 on MyShows | 4 seasons | 2015 — 2019

The show is based on the novel by Philip K. Dick, published in 1962.

"The Man in the High Castle" is set in an alternate reality where Germany and Japan won World War II. They divided the United States: the eastern part of the country became part of the Greater Germanic Reich with its capital in New York, and the western territories went to the Japanese Empire and were transformed into the Japanese Pacific States with the administrative center in San Francisco. Between them runs a neutral zone — the territory of the Rocky Mountains.

In 1962, San Francisco resident Juliana Crain receives a mysterious tape that depicts a world where the war ended with an Allied victory. This discovery threatens the existing order, and Juliana sets off to the neutral zone, hoping to find the rebels and solve the mystery of the tape.

"Stumbled across it three hours ago completely by accident, downloaded it, not being a fan of history and dystopias, watched it. Very cool. Hope it doesn't roll", — Legless

"A very good start to the series. There are a lot of dystopias in movies and on TV nowadays, but the genre of alternative history is not often met. Judging by the pilot, the thing is quite atmospheric. It captivates from the first minutes of watching. The alternate world turned out to be frighteningly plausible.
Stylization of the picture slightly "under the olden days" also works on the effect of immersion, although at first this lightening slightly cuts the eye. And the fact that the series is directed by a man who had a hand in creating The X-Files is also a definite plus", — Aspen_Snow

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"Dark Matter"

Detective, thriller, sci-fi | 4.18 out of 5 on MyShows | 1 season | 2024 — ...

The show is based on Blake Crouch's novel of the same name.

The plot centers on physicist Jas Dessen, who leads an ordinary life: he works as a teacher, raises his son, and is happily married. One evening he is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger, and upon awakening Dessen finds that everything around him has changed. He is now a brilliant scientist who has made a breakthrough in quantum mechanics, but his family has disappeared and he finds himself in an alternate version of his life.

Trying to understand what happened, Jason realizes that he has become part of a dangerous experiment involving parallel universes. Now he has to find his way home, overcoming endless versions of reality, in which his life was different. At the same time, he is being hunted, and the one who stole his former life is not going to give up.

"Already the second series for the beginning of the year started about parallel worlds. I liked the first one, Constellation. The second one, this one, I think it's going to be the same. Good cast, good genre, love it. Connelly is good to see. On the downside, so far so good. Well, in the genre of parallel worlds there's not much new to say. The big twist in the first episode is pretty much expected. You're like this. Yeah, I know who it is and what's about to happen. Well", — Ell

"Absolutely loved the series, from a moral and emotional standpoint it was interesting to watch because the other Jason's (who aren't completely insane) are horribly empathetic, but there's essentially no normal way out of the situation. I hope they create a cure for themselves and go live on worlds too. I'm sorry for what happened to them (him)", — Amyinthethetardis

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"Wayward Pines"

Drama, sci-fi | 3.64 out of 5 on MyShows | 2 seasons | 2015 — 2016

The show is based on another novel by Blake Crouch.

Ethan Burke, a U.S. Secret Service agent, travels to the small town of Wayward Pines, Idaho, to clarify the fate of his missing colleagues. However, barely approaching the town, he gets into an accident and comes to his senses already in the local hospital. Gradually he discovers that Wayward Pines lives by strange rules: all its inhabitants are cut off from the outside world, the city is surrounded by a high electrified fence, and any attempts to escape are brutally suppressed: violators are executed in front of the others. Despite the harsh laws, Ethan manages to find a way to escape and uncover a dark secret that the city authorities are hiding.

"All very atmospheric and mysterious, although a couple of guesses are already in place. Really liked the way it was filmed and the scenery is pleasing to the eye. A nice video sequence always gives this sort of thing an extra charm. The actors are all good. The images of the doctor and the nurse - this is generally a classic of the genre. The book on which the series is filmed, I have not read, but I think I will do it before the release of the new series. One downside - it's a long wait: (", — Aspen_Snow

"Yeah, probably everyone who's seen "under the dome" will draw a parallel. But those who have not watched, they will be much more interesting to watch it without comparing the series) All as it should: Gloomy, Intriguing and insanely interesting what will happen next!" — Zakerano

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"The One"

Drama, sci-fi | 3.39 out of 5 on MyShows | 1 season | 2021

The show is based on the novel of the same name by John Marrs.

In the not-too-distant future, scientists develop technology to find the perfect mate using DNA. The One, founded by the ambitious Rebecca Webb, promises everyone the opportunity to meet the one true love. However, it soon becomes clear that this system brings not only happiness, but also destruction: people abandon families, unexpected secrets are revealed, and Rebecca herself is drawn into a dangerous game involving a serious crime. When technology begins to control feelings, the boundaries between science, morality, and personal choice are blurred, forcing the characters to face the consequences of their own decisions.

"I didn't expect the series to be so interesting. I would call it a 'success story'. Rebecca is a very charismatic and strong-willed woman. ... I'll be looking forward to the sequel", — Kukabara

"I haven't read the book, so for me the series was very interesting, reminded me of black mirror. Yes, there were questions that have already been described above, like in the database can not be dna of all people on the planet, then what is the probability that you sign up and you are even intended for a person who is not in the database? I mean, will some similar person be matched or will it just say "no match"? I don't know if it needs a second season, but it was interesting, I watched it in an evening", — montesquieu

"Well the beginning is very intriguing so far! I haven't read the book, but judging by the reviews of those who have, the series is a very free interpretation of it, and mostly those who have read the book will not like it)))) Let's see how the plot will develop further✨✨ ", — rin_rin

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