The 2000s were a huge decade for science fiction. With advances in technology, it has become easier to create compelling special effects and tell compelling sci-fi stories on the small screen. Additionally, in the 2000s, a company known as the Internet Movie Database, or IMDbhas grown in popularity and become one of the biggest destinations for movie and TV lovers to share their love by rating their favorite media.
Time travel shenanigans of Doctor Who to everything that was happening in Lostthese sci-fi shows captured the attention of audiences and helped launch the careers of many actors and showrunners.
ten ‘Eureka’ (2006-2012)
IMDb rating: 7.9
After ending up in the small town of Eureka, Oregon, U.S. Marshal Jack Carter (Colin Fergusonlisten)) is elected sheriff of the new town after his predecessor is injured in an experiment gone wrong. Surrounded by some of the smartest people in the world, Jack uses his street smarts to keep the city safe.
Eureka created in 2006 and broadcast on SyFy for five seasons, canceled due to rising production costs. The series was a huge hit for SyFy and averaged over two million viewers for much of its run.
9 ‘Companion’ (2007)
IMDb rating: 8.0
An investigative journalist, Dan Vasser (Kevin McKidd), unwittingly begins to jump through time and quickly learns that each jump leads him to someone in need. By helping them, he makes the world a better place, but in exchange, his newfound power puts a strain on his home life.
For only one season, NBC canceled the series due to low ratings. critics criticized Fellow for being too similar to past TV shows like First edition And quantum leap. Despite these comparisons, viewers who watched the show enjoyed the program and rated it highly on IMDb.
8 “Stargate: Atlantis” (2004-2009)
IMDb Rating: 8.1
After discovering a Stargate network, Major John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) leads a military team and explores the distant planets of the Pegasus galaxy. Once there, they face a new threat, a species known as the Wraith.
Stargate: Atlantis was the second series of the stargate franchise and ran for five seasons on SyFy. Critics noted that the series had less blood and violence than other shows at the time and praised the stories, acting, and characters.
7 “Jeopardy” (2002-2004)
IMDb rating: 8.2
A group of eight high school students from Falkirk and their teacher travel to the Australian bush in search of UFOs. With camcorders, children document the strange and inexplicable events they see.
Danger was a British-Australian children’s program that ran for three seasons on BBC One. The series was presented in a style of “found” footage, similar to The Blair Witch Projecta popular film at the time.
6 “Lost” (2004-2010)
IMDb rating: 8.3
After crashing on a tropical island, Dr. Jack Shepard (Matthew Fox) and other survivors must work together to find a way out of a seemingly deserted island. Battling nature, other humans, and supernatural occurrences, the group tries to figure out where they are and why they can’t leave.
During the first, Lost was a huge success for ABC and had a total of 18.65 million viewers for its premiere. The series ran for six seasons, and when the series ended, the program answered many questions posed in the first episode.
5 ‘Zim Invader’ (2001-2006)
IMDb rating: 8.4
Sent on a secret mission to conquer Earth, an alien named Zim (Richard Steven Horvitz) disguises himself as a child to try to succeed in his mission. In reality, the leaders of Zim’s race sent him there, hoping he would die.
Invader Zim was an anime series that aired on Nickelodeon and was canceled after 27 episodes. However, the series would later get a movie with Invader Zim: Enter the Florpuspremiere on netflix in 2019.
4 “Fringe” (2008-2013)
IMDb Rating: 8.4
An FBI agent, Olivia Dunham (Anna Torv), is forced to work alongside an institutionalized scientist (John Noble) and his adult son (Joshua Jackson) to solve cases involving paranormal phenomena. Along the way, the three uncover decades-old mysteries and forces that have shaped their world and others.
Fringecreated on Fox in 2008 and was created by JJ Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, And Roberto Orci. The series ran for five seasons and was often compared to X files by fans and critics.
3 “Doctor Who” (2005-)
IMDb rating: 8.6
A sequel to the 1963 BBC series which followed an alien from Gallifrey known as The Doctor (Christopher Eccleston, david holding) who travels through space and time, often with a human companion (Billy Piper, Freema Agyeman). Getting involved in the lives of humans, the Doctor often becomes Earth’s last defense, saving them from countless alien invasions.
After the original series ended in 1989, there were several attempts to revive Doctor Whoincluding a 1996 film. The 2005 series premiered with Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor, but his run as Time Lord of Gallifrey ended soon after, and david holding filled the role. During Tennant’s run, the series gained international popularity and entertained fans around the world. The series is still on the air, and Tennant is set to star in upcoming 60th anniversary specials.
2 “Battlestar Galactica” (2004-2009)
IMDb rating: 8.7
After years of peace, the last remaining human colony is attacked by Cylon androids of their own creation. As their numbers dwindle, a human warship crew transports the last civilian fleet to the fabled 13th colony, Earth.
Battlestar Galactica aired on SyFy and won acclaim for blending military action and science fiction on the small screen. The series ran for four seasons, and after the series’ conclusion, the spin-off Caprica raced for one season.
1 ‘Firefly’ (2002-2003)
IMDb Rating 9.0
Set in the year 2517, the renegade crew of Serenity traverses space while being pursued by the ruling government, the Alliance. Mal Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) leads the ship and crew deeper into space, encountering the Alliance and a cannibalistic group known as the Reavers.
Fireflyaired on Fox in 2002 and canceled after 11 of the 14 episodes aired. Despite the early cancellation, the series was popular among sci-fi and Western fans, and due to the popularity of the series, a sequel film, Serenitywas produced.
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