Science Fiction is one genre which can keep people of all ages hooked to the screen. A genre that deals with futuristic and imaginative concepts, it explores themes like science and technology, time travel, space exploration, parallel universe, extraterrestrial life, artificial intelligence and the likes.
Delving into unknown worlds, and exploring such a universe has always appealed to the audience. Interesting sci-fi shows across various OTT platforms are available, here’s a sneak peek into the ones that were loved by the audiences.
JL 50
Available on Sony Liv.
Starring critically acclaimed actors like Abhay Deol, Ritika Anand, Piyush Mishra, Pankaj Kapoor and Amrita Chattopadhyay, this is one sci-fi thriller show that is not to be missed. Based on the real-life incident when a plane numbered JL50 that was found missing for 35 years from Calcutta, appears crashed at the present time.
The investigating officer at CBI realises this and his investigations go in different directions. How he unravels the case is unfolded during the story. Not to be missed, it will take all your skill set to unravel this mystery on your own.
Detective Boomrah
Available on MX Player and YouTube
Based on the iconic character of Detective Boomrah, who is already a popular character created by storyteller-filmmaker Sudhanshu Rai, the first season of the web series comprises 3 episodes that you would want to finish in one go. Detective Boomrah and his partner Sam reach a heritage hotel where a man had mysteriously appeared and then jumped off its roof only to disappear into thin air.
As the detective duo try to unravel the mystery, Boomrah comes across some bewildering occurrences. It is when another man jumps in the same way and Boomrah follows him that the mystery gets unravelled. A tale about old-time mysteries, time travel and intermixing of two worlds, Detective Boomrah will surely keep you hooked.
Naomi
Available on Netflix
This interesting story of a simple girl who is a comic book fan whose life changes when she realises that she has superpowers of her own is a sci-fi thriller that will keep you hooked throughout. Lasting only one season, it is a weekend watch that you can binge alone or with friends. The superhero series has all the elements of sci-fi yet appealing to the heart.
The Orville: New Horizons
Streaming On Hulu
It began as a parody of space sagas and as an ode to the Star Trek franchise. However, it soon stood its ground and rose from being a homage to a uniquely creative story. It is the right balance of a satire as well as a homage to a much-loved genre. The story of an exploratory ship from the earth that meets a civilization that is 400 years advanced from them, unravels how they fight for their survival with all that they have.
So get ready to unravel the world of science fiction, time travel and discovering new worlds as these shows take you on a voyage of intriguing stories and fantasies discovering new and unknown worlds.
