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This magazine is aimed at fans and creators of sci-fi and related media of all kinds. It includes all content related to the sci-fi genre and only content related to the sci-fi genre. The goal is to build a community for everyone who enjoys science fiction and related topics. This includes the obvious books, movies, and TV shows, but also original writing, the discussion of writing SF, futuristic art and designs, and the science and technologies that inspire the sci-fi genre. **Team Top 20**

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Apple Has Saved Smart Sci-Fi After The Movies Died Out - But There's A Catch (www.msn.com)

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It is commendable how Apple TV+ has consistently delivered quality sci-fi television content, but the streamer still seems to have a long way to go. TV shows like Silo have been showing promising numbers in demand, but that does not necessarily translate to massive viewership. Also, given how Apple TV+ launched relatively recently compared to giants like Netflix, there are fewer eyes on its shows, regardless of how high they rank in terms of their ratings and quality. To ensure that audiences keep engaging with its compelling offerings to the sci-fi genre, Apple TV+ must consistently deliver top-notch content.

Apart from that, like Silo and Severance, Apple TV+'s future science fiction shows must continue breaking new ground and pushing boundaries to expand the diversity of its viewership. One way to achieve this would be by branching out sci-fi into other popular sub-genres, like Severance merges science fiction with workplace satire, and Silo fuses it with mystery and political drama. If Apple TV+ continues to expand its genre offering without compromising on quality, it could effectively build its brand identity around science fiction and maybe even start a new wave of smart sci-fi on television.

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[–] AttackBunny@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I really wanted to like Severance, and I really tried, but it was unbearable. I think I made it like 3 episodes before I just couldn't take it anymore. It's right up my alley, so I should have liked it, but I definitely didn't. It probably doesn't help that I really don't like Adam Scott. He just has such a punchable face.

I do like Silo, though.

For All Mankind is on my list, but I feel like I'll really struggle with it, since husband is an Apollo era nerd, and it's rubbed off on me, somehow.

I do agree that I like the different direction Apple seems to be taking. At least it's not typically the same rehashed shit everyone else seems to be putting out.