5. Westworld
In the amusement park Westworld, wealthy visitors can indulge their sexual and violent fantasies with androids. But one day the robots develop their own consciousness and start a rebellion against humans.
The series impresses with its complex narrative, revealing the stories of various characters across multiple timelines and providing insight into their multifaceted personalities.
For instance, you understand why morally questionable characters act evil, as their tragic backstories and character developments are presented in a comprehensible manner.
The series does not shy away from human cruelty, as androids are “shot for fun,” only to be revived and subjected to the abuse of humans again.
This impressively addresses profound philosophical questions about human (and machine) consciousness.
What IMDb ratings say: The series receives an average of 8.5 stars from the 519,390 users on IMDb.
Fun fact: Actor Ben Barnes (Logan) broke his foot just before filming of Westworld began. Since he feared losing the job, he kept the injury a secret. Instead, he sold it as a conscious decision for his character and had to maintain the limp for a year (via Looper.com).
Especially if you already liked Game of Thrones, you might also enjoy Westworld.
6. Rick and Morty
To also include an animated series in the selection, we chose Rick and Morty. It is a sci-fi comedy series that narrates the adventures of a brilliant but eccentric scientist Rick Sanchez and his not-so-brilliant grandson Morty Smith.
The series is celebrated for its interesting and creative execution, skillfully combining sci-fi with comedy and surprising with absurd ideas. For instance, there is a “Microverse battery,” a car battery that hides a small universe, or Rick transforms into a pickle in one episode.
What IMDb ratings say: A proud 9.1 stars receive the series from the 564,385 IMDb users..
Fun fact: The clock in Rick’s garage shows precisely 2 o’clock throughout the series, except for a few exceptions (via looper.com).
