7 Obscure Sci-Fi Series to Watch For Free in December 2023

There's never a bad time to dive into a new sci-fi adventure. And with so many new shows coming to streaming platforms every month, it's easy to forget about some of the older, more obscure classics that are still just as good.

Luckily, we've rounded up some of the best sci-fi shows available to binge right now.

The Tomorrow People (2013)

Watch it on: The Roku Channel, Tubi

This is the American remake of an older British series of the same name. But this revival features a recognizable cast, decent special effects, and a compelling plot. Starring Robbie Amell (The Flash, The Babysitter), Peyton List (Mad Men, Gotham) and Mark Pellegrino (Supernatural, Lost), the series follows a group of evolved human outcasts known as the Tomorrow People.

Though each has their own amazing abilities, such as teleportation, telekinesis, and telepathy, they are hunted by agents of a private agency called Ultra. They must learn to work together if they hope to survive.

Meteor (2008)

Watch it on: Fubo, Peacock, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Tubi, Crackle, Pluto TV, Shout TV, FilmRise, Plex, Freevee

A two-episode miniseries about an asteroid on a collision course with Earth and a group of scientists who must race to find a solution to save the world. The premise sounds pretty simple, but this high-stakes race against time has a real star-studded cast, including Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future, The Addams Family), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy, Cliffhanger), Stacy Keach (Prison Break, Blue Bloods ) and Jason Alexander (Seinfeld).

Andromeda (2000-2005)

Watch it on: The Roku Channel, VUDU, Tubi, Pluto TV, Freevee

Based on the works of the late and great Gene Roddenberry (creator of Star Trek ), this is a space opera television series like no other. It follows Captain Dylan Hunt and the crew of his ship, the Andromeda Ascendant, on a mission to rebuild the Systems Commonwealth. The series offers the humor and lightheartedness of the Hercules/Xena series, with the complexity and intrigue of The Next Generation; perfect for a weekend afternoon binge.

Farscape (1999)

Watch it on: Fubo, Peacock, The Roku Channel, Tubi, Crackle, Pluto TV, Shout TV, Plex, Freevee, Xumo Play

Farscape is a much wilder space series than fans of the more conventional Star Trek might be used to. An Australian-American production, the series begins with an American astronaut, John Crichton, who is caught in a wormhole and transported to a distant part of the universe. Finding himself on board with a group of escaped alien refugees, John must quickly make friends in order to survive this new world.

The fact that the show is co-produced by the Jim Henderson Company also means that the series has some fantastic special effects, various alien make-up and prosthetics, and even two spectacular animatronic puppets.

Invasion (2005)

Watch it on: The Roku Channel, Tubi

In the aftermath of a hurricane, water-based creatures invade a small Florida town and begin taking over the bodies of its residents. It is up to a park ranger and his family to deal with the disturbance and defeat the creatures for good. The series has received many positive reviews and was even named the best alien invasion TV show to binge by Collider in 2022.

Red Dwarf (1988)

Watch it on: Brit Box, Fubo, Philo, Tubi, Hoopla, Prime Video

If you're looking for something sci-fi themed, but with a quirky comedy twist, then look no further than Red Dwarf. This British sitcom, which has been running for over 35 years, follows a group of futuristic misfits as they go on strange adventures aboard their mining spaceship christened Red Dwarf. The show has developed a significant cult following over the decades and has won numerous television and comedy awards.

The Dead Zone (2002-2007)

Watch it on: Prime Video, Fubo, MGM+, Paramount+, The Roku Channel, Sling TV

Instead of a space adventure, why not watch this chilling sci-fi show about a small-town teacher who, after a car accident that leaves him temporarily in a coma, suddenly begins to receive visions of past and future events. With these newfound abilities, he uses his powers to help solve crimes until he predicts the coming apocalypse. Based on Stephen King 's characters, the show was well received by audiences and lasted an impressive six full seasons.