List of the best fantasy series: rating

2024 Author: Leah Sherlock | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 05:25

Fantastic series are always very popular, and this is not surprising, because such tapes are large-scale special effects to show the unreality of what is happening, and famously twisted plot, and almost always well-known, beloved and very talented actors. To date, dozens of films and series have been shot with a fantastic context, and it doesn’t really matter whether they are based on the famous Marvel comics or the plot is completely new and written specifically for staging in a movie - in any case, they look bright and lively. So to speak, the genre obliges.

Nevertheless, there are always more or less successful pictures. That is why this article will talk about the most popular fantasy foreign series. The list will be given at the end of the article, and their rating will help you make your own choice. Happy viewing!

First science fiction series

Of course, there have been attempts to shoot science fiction since the beginning of the twentieth century - it is worth rememberingfor example, the German "silent" film of 1926 "Metropolis", which is considered one of the most talented not only for that time, but in general in the history of cinema. There are many more examples of successful or unsuccessful films and series in the science fiction genre, which became very popular just in time with the heyday of cinema.

But still the palm belongs to the series, which laid the foundation for a whole culture. I'm talking, of course, about Star Trek. Since the late sixties, more than one generation of actors has already changed, dozens of films and TV shows have been shot in this universe, a whole series of books have been written, but the idea of the Star Trek universe is still alive, moreover, it continues to develop and gain fans around the world. Is this not an indicator of the cult and significance of this series for the science fiction genre?

In those distant times

Now it even seems ridiculous, but when the first season of the series was filmed (and it was in 1966), only cardboard scenery, hand-drawn frames, wax dolls were used. All the epicness, for which we love science fiction so much, will come much later, with the development of computer technology and special effects. But this did not stop the Star Trek series from rightfully being called the father and founder of the genre, which stands higher than the top science fiction series. The best rating of any publication that analyzes this genre will put this work of cinematography in first place, and in fact the release of the series almostended in failure at the very beginning. After the release of the first series, the project was decided to be closed, however, constant letters from fans, few but very persistent, convinced them to keep the series "alive".

Another picture next to Star Trek is the longest-running sci-fi project: Doctor Who. It was in it that electronic music was first used as the main sound for the series. "Doctor Who" for its more than half a century of history has gathered millions of fans around the world and is rightfully included in the list of the most-most.

Which ratings are the most authoritative?

Still, not every site where any polls are conducted, ratings and "tops" are compiled, can boast of being authoritative and influential in the analysis of a particular issue.

Site No. 1 for Russia is, perhaps, "KinoPoisk". The portal also has a section that interests us: "Popular foreign fantasy series". The list, rating, reviews - all this is constantly monitored, the data is updated and replenished.

One of the most influential film magazines in England is Empire. Getting into the pages of this edition is considered a great success, so you should pay attention to the Empire rating.

In general, in the "Fantastic series" section, the list of ratings is quite large - nevertheless, this is one of the most popular genres now. In the article we will mention such journals and sources,like IMDB, Fantasy World and many more.

Rating "KinoPoisk"

On this site, in the "Fantastic series" section, the rating at the moment is as follows (top ten):

1. "Black Mirror". A series about how technology has changed human life.
2. "Very strange things." A small town, a group of young people, otherworldly forces - a good premise for a series, right?
3. Doctor Who. A cult series about a man traveling through space and time.
4. "The X-Files". Also one of the series that began its journey quite a long time ago. The tape will show the viewer two agents investigating mysterious and inexplicable cases in the truest sense of the word.
5. "Westworld". A popular and up-and-coming series about a futuristic park where visitors can fulfill their every whim with the help of android robots.
6. "Stay alive". Original: Lost. After a plane crash, the heroes find themselves on a desert island. Sea, sand and rainforest may seem like paradise, but it soon becomes clear that this island is not so simple.
7. "Bad". There were petty hooligans - they became superheroes. Or supervillains?
8. "Quantum Leap". A series about time travel.
9. "Star Trek". The cult series about the crew of the ship "Enterprise", performingresearch mission.
10. "Daredevil". Superhero saga based on the comic book of the same name.

This rating includes series regardless of the country and year they were filmed. As we can see, there is also the previously mentioned "Star Trek", and, for example, "Daredevil", which was released only in 2015.

FilmPro

The rating of the best science fiction series according to "FilmPro" (again, we take the top ten), looks like this:

1. "Killjoys". The government of the planet Crash organized a kind of interplanetary community, putting their own planet at the head, and turning the rest into colonies. In order to maintain order in a kind of "interplanetary state", a special unit is created.
2. "Babylon 5". The space station "Babylon 5" plows the space, the crew of which is tasked with establishing contacts with alien civilizations, because communication with them and help "from outside" is the Earth's last hope.
3. "Eureka". Somewhere in the United States is a city that was created exclusively for scientists. And no one knows what's going on there.
4. "The X-Files".
5. Doctor Who.
6. "Edge". If the crime is somehow connected with things that are beyond the understanding of the average person, then those who are able to think wider and deeper than everyone else should investigate them.
7. "Firefly". And again, one of the cult series, filmed in the space western genre, is on the list.
8. "Heroes". Those who have the ability live among ordinary people, and no one even knows about it.
9. "Westworld".
10. "Revolution". And what will happen if at one moment we lose all the benefits of civilization, all the achievements of technology stop working, and all progress goes to dust?

This list, as well as on the KinoPoisk website, contains TV shows filmed in different countries and at different times.

PsiSoviet24 website rating

1. Doctor Who.
2. "Heroes".
3. "Black Mirror".
4. "Lexx". A spaceship that brings chaos and destruction. Or not?
5. "To the call of grief". Sometimes the dead are so drawn to their native lands that they begin to return.
6. "Ghost Whisperer". Having a loving husband, beautiful kids and… talking to ghosts - what's it like?
7. "Dirk Gently". A series about a not-so-simple detective.
8. "Eighth sense". About people who have unusual abilities.
9. "The Lost Room". The series is centered around the Sunshine Hotel and the events that take place there.
10. 10. "Firefly".

These ratings are based not only on the assessments of experts, but also on the opinions of ordinary viewers. As you can seetaking three random ratings as a basis, some of the series "resonate" - it gets into each. Perhaps it is worth analyzing these series in more detail, because if they are named among the best over and over again, then they deserve it.

The X-Files

This television series was originally designed for nine years: from 1993 to 2002. The series was the "face" of the Fox channel.

The main ideas of the project were: distrust of the authorities on the part of society, the so-called "conspiracy theories", information war, extraterrestrial civilizations and attempts to contact them. The television series gathered millions of people around the world at the screens, because it was filmed very high quality, and talented actors add a special charm to it.

Actually, according to the plot, "The X-Files" is a secret department in the FBI, where the main characters, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, work. Both heroes are completely opposite natures: if Mulder believes in paranormal phenomena, parallel worlds, extraterrestrial civilization, then his partner Scully is a skeptic and tries to explain everything exclusively from a scientific point of view. Against the background of the relationship of partners, which develop from friendship into a romantic relationship, the events of each series unfold. The series has long occupied a strong place in the ranking of the best fantasy series. It was considered finished some time ago, and now the audience is looking forward to continuing.

Firefly

This series, which has become a cultonly in America, but throughout the world, filmed in the genre of the so-called space western. It premiered on Fox in 2002.

The series tells us about a very distant future, when people have already mastered space completely and even moved to a neighboring galaxy. The plot revolves around smugglers traveling from planet to planet in a spaceship called the Serenity, which belongs to the Firefly class of ships.

Staying alive

The so-called pilot episode was released in 2004. Nearly nineteen million people have watched it. Six seasons have been released so far.

At the center of the series are the survivors of the plane crash. The events that are developing on the island, where, by the will of fate, several dozen people live, cannot be called calm. How, in such conditions, not only to survive, but to remain human? That's what this series is about.

The project was awarded many awards in various categories.

Westworld

Another name for this project is "Western World". This highly rated fantasy series launched on HBO in 2016. As once a full-fledged "Fargo" was made into a series of the same name, so a "long-playing" project was made from the film "Western World" of the seventy-third year of release. The second season is planned to be shown already in 2018.

The plot centers on a futuristic amusement park run by androids. Robots, at first glance, notit's a pity. However, it turns out that not all machines after "death" forget what happened to them.

Fantasy World

The rating of science fiction series of 2017 is also presented by the Russian magazine World of Fantastics, well-known in these circles. The series listed below are the most anticipated, but not releases, but sequels. This is more valuable, because it means that the viewer has already fallen in love with these projects.

So:

1. "Sense 8" (Season 2).
2. "Adventure Time" (Season 8).
3. Doctor Who (Season 10).
4. Star Wars Rebels (Season 3 Sequel).
5. "Game of Thrones" (Season 7).
6. "Mr. Robot" (Season 3).
7. Stranger Things (Season 2).
8. "The 100" (Season 4).
9. "Black Mirror" (Season 4).
10. "Sherlock" (Season 4).

And now, according to the same site, the rating of fantastic foreign series that are claimed to be something new for viewers:

1. "American Gods".
2. "Star Trek: Discovery".
3. "Twin Peaks"
4. Iron Fist, Defenders, Punisher.
5. "Terror".
6. "Lemony Snicket: 33 misfortunes".
7. "Powerless".
8. "Emerald City".
9. "Modified carbon".
10. "Legion".

We look and decide onrightly these series are included in the top most anticipated in 2017. If you look at a list or rating of the best science fiction series on any site, foreign ones, as we see, have completely replaced domestically produced products. Well, indeed, we are one step behind in this art form.

And now - about the series that are most expected in the next few years.

Most Anticipated Fantasy Series

The rating of fantastic series that promise to become the brightest events in the coming year is headed by "Mr. Mercedes". This is a project that will be based on the novel by the great writer Stephen King. It can be called the record holder for the number of film adaptations; more recently, The Dark Tower was presented to us. And although not every film based on the book of this writer can be called successful, and viewers often split into two camps, this series is undoubtedly worth watching.

• "HALO". And again, we are presented with a film adaptation, but now based on the game of the same name.
• "Blood on the Nile". The series is announced, what is unknown.
• "Lost in Space". Producers claim that the series will be the second "Firefly". Well, all that remains is to wait!
• "Star Wars: Underworld". A new work on the legendary saga will see the light of day this year. Will the expectations of the audience turn out to be justified or does someone want to "leave" again on the glory of the famous film? It remains to be hoped that the hopes of the fans will be justified.
• "Cloak and dagger";"Runaways". These two series produced by "Marvel", and hence the content they will be similar: the Earth needs superheroes again, the planet needs to be saved again.
• "Black Lightning". The series is based on the comic book of the same name from the DC Universe. The main character is Jefferson Pierce, who completed his superhero career nine years ago. As often happens, after the disappearance of the guardian of order, rampant crime begins. Pierce decides to return to the old business when life in the area becomes too dangerous for his family.
• Also, as we know, in 2018 will be released: the final season of "Game of Thrones", there are talks about the continuation of "The Big Bang Theory" and "Westworld" - series that have already become more than just cult.

Conclusion

The film industry is developing at a rapid pace. In addition to the fact that new films and series are constantly being shot, directors make remakes of cult films, but are the ratings objective? How often does it happen to you that a sensational film did not leave any trace after viewing, but a little-known tape was remembered? In the end, if the viewer always focused only on the assessment of some publication, then such a project as Star Trek, which did not immediately get into the ratings of science fiction series, would never go beyond the first season or, in general, only pilot episodes.

The same can be said about the fresh project "Black Lightning". Work on it began back in 2016 by order of the Fox channel, but theyabandoned the series, although the pilot episode was already ready. Then The CW got to work, making their own version of the first episode. The project was included in the list of expected, and it's worth a lot.