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Science fiction is a popular genre, and each year, many new shows premiere that offers various stories, taking place both in space and on Earth. As a result, it's easy to forget some relatively recent shows that ran in the 2010s but never became huge hits as other shows did.
This doesn't necessarily reflect their quality, it just means they might have been poorly timed or had too much of a competition. Whatever the case, some forgotten science fiction shows from the last decade have a lot to offer to the audience even today, and they might even make them wish they were still running to this day!
6 Almost Human
Karl Urban is currently shining on TV as Billy Butcher in the superhero show The Boys. So it's easy to forget that The Boys isn't the first time Urban had a leading role in a TV series. The short-lived science fiction series Almost Human ran for only one season. It took place in a future where every policeman has an android partner. The only problem is that Urban's hero, John, doesn't like androids in the slightest. So, when he's forced to work with one, it's not easy.
The show offers both excellent acting performances and interesting cases the main duo is working on. The futuristic setting is another aspect of the show that many science fiction fans will appreciate. Unfortunately, Almost Human offers a cliffhanger at the end since it's been canceled prematurely.
5 Blood Drive
Some science fiction shows portray a utopia while others choose a different approach. Blood Drive fits into the second category. In this world, it's common to attend car races in cars fueled by human blood. The main hero unwillingly enters such a race and has to cooperate with his new partner in order to survive. The two do not trust each other which adds to the tension.
The show has both a fascinating concept and many memorable characters, especially Grace, played by Christina Ochoa. It doesn't shy from violent scenes which might be an issue for some viewers but unlike other stories, Blood Drive works the violent scenes into the plot in an organic way. The viewers who decide to watch it will be able to binge-watch the show fast since it only has one season and thirteen episodes in total.
4 Class
Even though it's set in the popular world of Doctor Who, this British series never got as much love from the audience as other shows that take place in the same universe (such as Torchwood). The main reason for this could be that the show worked with characters that weren't prominent in Doctor Who, unlike Torchwood who had the fan-favorite Captain Jack Harkness, or The Sarah Jane Adventures with the Doctor's former companion Sarah Jane Smith.
This show focused on teenagers, students at Coal Hill Academy who had to deal with not only everyday issues but also aliens. If anybody wants to discover another corner of the Doctor Who universe, Class is an ideal opportunity to do it. Plus, it only has eight episodes, so it's once again possible to finish watching the series in a short time.
3 Dimension 404
Some science fiction anthologies are lucky enough to run for multiple seasons, such as the original The Twilight Zone. But others get canceled fast. Dimension 404 has only six episodes, each of them with a different story and heroes. Overall, the show focuses on the digital world and the mysteries it hides.
Since every episode has a new story, even if the audience doesn't like one, they might enjoy the next episode more. The show cast many familiar faces, such as Constance Wu or Lea Michele, and it's available on Hulu.
2 I Am Frankie
There are never enough science fiction shows focused on young girls. I Am Frankie partially fixes that. As its name suggests, its main heroine is Frankie, who's far from a normal girl. Frankie is an android who goes to school like normal people, trying to fit in, find new friends, and maybe even get a boyfriend. The show's relatable since it deals with many topics that teenagers also face in their everyday lives.
Of course, Frankie's situation is even more complicated because she doesn't think and feel the way people usually do. That leads to some awkward moments. Even though those viewers who are the same age as Frankie will enjoy the show the most, everybody can enjoy it, especially if they still remember what it was like to be a teenager. I am Frankie ran for two seasons and has 41 episodes in total.
1 The Tomorrow People
With the onslaught of new superhero shows coming each year, many viewers might forget that multiple shows used this topic before. Robbie Amell stars in the show, and he later went on to play another superhero, Firestorm, in the Arrowverse. In this series, Amell portrays Stephen Jameson, a young man who's discovering his powers and has to decide whether he will fight his villainous uncle alongside other powered young people or work with him.
The series is full of action and tension and the characters are sympathetic, thanks to the solid cast. The Tomorrow People is one of the shows that deserved more seasons than just one. But at least it got 22 episodes which is more than many other science fiction shows that were canceled too soon.