10 Dystopian Series, Movies to Stream RN

Executive producers Jordan Peele and Simon Kinberg’s modern re-imagining of the classic TV series continues the legacy of socially conscious storytelling. The Twilight Zone will take you to another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. The godfather of sci-fi series, the show explores humanity’s hopes, despairs, pride and prejudices in metaphoric ways. Set to stream on Voot Select from June 25, the series’ second season uses introspection and self-exploration to usher viewers into a dimension filled with endless possibilities. If Sci-fi is your calling, you just can’t afford to not see this cinematic wonder. Streaming on Voot Select, June 25 onwards

Dark is a family saga with a supernatural twist, set in a German town. The intriguing plot showcases a missing child, setting four families on a frantic hunt for answers as they un-earth a mind blending mystery that that spans three generations. Started as one of the most underrated series on Netflix, the series has got its due with rave reviews from critics and viewers alike. Season 3 is all set to stream starting June 27. Streaming on Netflix

Written and directed by Alex Garland, Devs is an FX limited series showcasing a young software engineer, Lily Chan, who sets out to investigate the secretive development division of her employer, a a cutting-edge tech company based in Silicon Valley, which she believes is behind the murder of her boyfriend. Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar

From the Emmy-winning Greg Daniels (The Office, Parks & Rec) Upload is an offbeat and hilarious sci-fi comedy. It delves upon a futuristic concept where people can upload their consciousness to a luxurious digital afterlife. When party boy Nathan gets uploaded to a virtual resort, he meets the down-to-earth Nora who starts as his customer service “angel” but becomes so much more as she helps him find friendship, love and purpose. Watch it if you want the thrill of sci-fi on a lighter note. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

With fans waiting for its 5 th Season, The Expanse is an Amazon original based on the novels ‘The Expanse’ by James SA Corey. A police detective in the asteroid belt, the first officer of an interplanetary ice freighter, and an earth-bound United Nations executive slowly discover a vast conspiracy that threatens the Earth's rebellious colony on the asteroid belt. Set against a beautifully crafted futuristic backdrop, this one is a must-watch for you to delve into endless possibilities exploring the establishment of human colonies in the Solar System. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

History buffs, this one is for you. The Man in the High Castle shows a what-if version...a parallel universe if the Axis powers had won World War II. Stream it on Amazon Prime.

Actor Denzel Washington stars as Eli, who wanders a burnt, post-apocalyptic Earth to keep a mysterious book safe. Stream it on Netflix

The first of the three-part series based on the novels by the American author Veronica Roth, this takes a look at a post-apocalyptic society where humans are classified according to their inherent personalities... Stream it on Amazon Prime.

Based on Joseph Kosinski's unpublished graphic novel, Oblivion has everything you need in a chair-gripping movie - extra-terrestrials, post-apocalyptic Earth and Tom Cruise, of course. Stream it on Amazon Prime.

A stellar star cast, loads of action and dry, parched earth that will make you think twice about climate change if not anything else. Stream it on Amazon Prime.

A cult-classic, if you haven't already watched it, do it NOW. And, if you have, how about a re-watch? Stream it on Netflix.