Collider published a curated ranking of celebrated science fiction television programmes spanning three decades. The selection includes recent entries like Pluribus alongside established series such as Lost and Fringe, with the article examining how each show engages with the central tension in sci-fi storytelling: the gap between technological capability and ethical application.

The ranked shows demonstrate varied narrative approaches to the genre. Some subvert audience expectations, such as Pluribus, which reimagines the dystopian premise by depicting a unified society that operates peacefully through collective consciousness rather than coercion. Others, including Lost, layer natural environment elements with scientific and supernatural phenomena to create sustained uncertainty. The article notes the genre's technical evolution from practical construction to advanced visual effects, expanding the scope of scenarios creators can explore.