Foundation is an epic sci-fi drama series co-created by David S. Goyer and Josh Friedman. Based on the Foundation book series by Isaac Asimov, the Apple TV+ series is set in the far future where humans have conquered the galaxy and are ruled by the Galactic Empire. It revolves around Hari Sheldon, a mathematician and developer of psychohistory, who predicts that the empire will fall, sending humanity to the dark ages. Foundation stars Jared Harris, Lee Pace, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, Laura Birn, Terrence Mann, Cassian Bilton, Cherry Jones, Brandon P. Bell, and Alexander Siddig. So, if you loved the epic sci-fi adventure, complex storyline, and compelling characters in Foundation, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Dune: Prophecy (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Dune: Prophecy is a sci-fi drama series co-developed by Diane Ademu-John and Alison Schapker. Set in the universe of Dune, the HBO series takes place 10,000 years before the rise of Paul Atreides, and it follows the origins of the Bene Gesserit. Dune: Prophecy stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Chloe Lea, Chris Mason, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Mark Strong, Jade Anouka, Edward Davis, Josh Heuston, and Aoife Hinds.
The Man in the High Castle (Prime Video)
The Man in the High Castle is an alternate history dystopian thriller drama series created by Frank Spotnitz. Based on the 1962 novel of the same name by Philip K. Dick, the Prime Video series is set in a parallel world where Japan and Nazi Germany won World War II and divided America into three parts, with two parts being divided between them, with the third serving as a buffer zone. The Man in the High Castle stars Alexa Davalos, Rupert Evans, Luke Kleintank, DJ Qualls, Joel de la Fuente, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Rufus Sewell, Brennan Brown, and Callum Keith Rennie.
His Dark Materials (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
His Dark Materials is a fantasy adventure drama series created by Jack Thorne. Based on the novel trilogy of the same name by Philip Pullman, the HBO series is mostly set in a parallel world, and it follows Lyra Belacqua, a young orphan girl who sets out on a dangerous adventure to find her kidnapped best friend. His Dark Materials stars Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, Anne-Marie Duff, Clarke Peters, James Cosmo, Ariyon Bakare, Will Keen, Lucian Msamati, Gary Lewis, and James McAvoy.
The Expanse (Prime Video)
The Expanse is a sci-fi drama series co-developed by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby. Based on the novel series of the same name by James S.A. Corey, the Syfy and later on Prime Video series is set in a distant future where humanity has colonized the Solar System. It follows interstellar police detective Josephus Miller as he tries to find a missing woman but soon finds himself embroiled in a vast and dangerous conspiracy. The Expanse stars Thomas Jane, Steven Strait, Cas Anvar, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham, Paulo Costanzo, Florence Faivre, and Shawn Doyle.
Battlestar Galactica (Rent on Prime Video)
Battlestar Galactica is a military sci-fi drama series created by Ronald D. Moore. Based on the TV series of the same name by Glen A. Larson, the Sci-Fi series revolves around the crew of Battlestar Galactica as they try to survive while being constantly under attack by Cylons. Battlestar Galactica stars Edward James Olmos, Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, James Callis, Tricia Helfer, Grace Park, Michael Hogan, Aaron Douglas, and Tahmoh Penikett.
Raised By Wolves (Not Available on Streaming)
Raised By Wolves is an epic sci-fi drama series created by Aaron Guzikowski. The HBO Max series revolves around Father and Mother, two androids who take human children to an alien planet after Earth is destroyed. Their peaceful life soon turns dangerous when a colony of humans threatens their lives. Raised By Wolves stars Amanda Collin, Abubakar Salim, Winta McGrath, Travis Fimmel, Niamh Algar, and Jordan Loughran.
Altered Carbon (Netflix)
Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk sci-fi action thriller series created by Laeta Kalogridis. Based on the 2002 novel of the same name by author Richard K. Morgan, the Netflix series is set in a distant future in a world where a person can store their memories and consciousness in a disk that can be implanted in a synthetic body. It follows a warrior who is woken up by a billionaire to solve his own murder. Altered Carbon stars Joel Kinnaman, James Purefoy, Martha Higareda, Chris Conner, Dichen Lachman, Ato Essandoh, Kristin Lehman, Trieu Tran, and Anthony Mackie.