The Best Sci-Fi TV Shows to Binge-Watch

You're getting toilet paper and baker's yeast delivered to your house during the pandemic, why not get some entertainment delivered by Amazon while you're at it? Only this doesn't come in a box that you have to spray down with Lysol every time it arrives on your doorstep, your neighborhood bandits can't steal it, and you can feel a little less guilty that a warehouse worker didn't risk their life to get it to you.

Now that June is almost here, summer is just around the corner, bringing with it plenty of sweat and humidity and the sweet relief of air conditioning. And do you know what goes great with air conditioning? Watching great TV shows and movies on Hulu from the comfort of your couch. 

Keeping up with peak TV has been if not an all-consuming and ultimately futile effort, then at least a little: Every channel is pumping out original content. And seemingly every day a new streaming service launches — and they all have original content too. It was becoming too much. Or it was in the time before, when we had to balance our TV watching with...literally anything else.

Are you in the mood for a heartwarming family sitcom? Or maybe a goofy low-stakes reality show? What about a hilarious coming-of-age comedy? There are so many TV shows to choose from if you're looking for an instant pick-me-up. And who isn't in the market for an extra dose of joy right now? That's why TV Guide has rounded up the very best feel-good shows available to binge-watch right now!

In the old days, superheroes were relegated to the pages of comic books, but now, you can't flip through the channels or scroll past two tiles on a streaming service without seeing someone in tights saving the day. The superhero genre is officially booming, and we aren't complaining!

June is on the horizon, so it's time to start organizing your Netflix queue. Save these titles for when they release, so you have something to look forward to. Highlights on Netflix this month include the return of The Silence of the Lambs to the streaming service, Spike Lee's Vietnam heist movie Da 5 Bloods, two movies starring Edgar Ramirez, and much more. 

Looking for the best Netflix shows? There's loads of great Netflix series to enjoy in the UK, from big originals like The Witcher and new drama White Lines to mainstream hits like Friends. Here, we've picked the best shows on Netflix to make the process of finding something to watch nice and simple. 

Netflix's streaming library doesn't just feature a great selection of horror movies; the service also has a ton of terrifying and terrific horror shows just waiting to be streamed! There are the mainstream hits like the Netflix Original The Haunting of Hill House, cult horror-comedies like Starz's Ash vs. Evil Dead, and psychological thrillers like A&E's critically acclaimed Bates Motel.

June is on the horizon, so it's time to start organizing your Netflix queue. Save these titles for when they release, so you have something to look forward to. Highlights on Netflix this month include the return of The Silence of the Lambs to the streaming service, Spike Lee's Vietnam heist movie Da 5 Bloods, two movies starring Edgar Ramirez, and much more. 

There are two types of people in the world: those who love reality competition shows and those who don't admit that they love reality competition shows. The appeal is obvious. Rooting for real people to show off their talents — whether it be in the kitchen or the bedroom — is a blast, and the reveal of authentic personalities adds social psychology to the experiment. Trashy, poignant, and impressive, reality competition shows come in all flavors.

The traditional television season may have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic, but if you somehow still managed to turn the pages on your Adorable Puppies 2020 calendar during all this self-isolation, you'll notice that summer, well, the summer television season that starts after Memorial Day, is almost here. 

Do you like a show and want to watch another show that is like that first show but don't know where to start or how to find that information? Boy, have you come to the right place! TV Guide is rolling out new recommendation lists that are hand-picked based on existing shows you already know and love.

I don't know how much change you have in the crevices of your couch, but not all of us have the cashflow to afford Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Apple TV+ and/or whatever other streaming service subscriptions are out there. Sometimes you just need a simple freebie. And you know what? You deserve it.

May is here, and with it is plenty of sunshine and blooming flowers and a reminder that all the Flonase in the world can't stop pollen from getting in your nose. But the turn of the calendar also means a whole new month of TV shows and films available to stream, and there are plenty to occupy your time if you've chosen to self-isolate.

Sure, Netflix might be the first thing you think of when looking for something to stream, but Hulu is catching up as the place to go to for some quality time with a screen. With its mix of original series, next-day episodes of current television, film-festival indie films, and blockbuster box-office hits, Hulu might be the most well-rounded of all the streaming services.

Spring's in full gear, despite the snow in parts of the country and 90-degree temperatures in other parts of the country. Clearly we can't rely on weather to be consistent anymore, but you know what is consistent? The content factory that is Netflix.

You don't have to be a mother or a daughter to appreciate a good mother-daughter pair. From the complicated to the heartfelt to everything in between, when done well, it's the kind of dynamic that should be able to resonate with just about anyone who has ever had a parent or been one. The petty arguments, the uncomfortable conversations, the way daughters inherit traits from their mothers without realizing — there's something familiar about all of it.

You don't have to be a mother or a daughter to appreciate a good mother-daughter pair. From the complicated to the heartfelt to everything in between, when done well, it's the kind of dynamic that should be able to resonate with just about anyone who has ever had a parent or been one. The petty arguments, the uncomfortable conversations, the way daughters inherit traits from their mothers without realizing — there's something familiar about all of it.

If you're looking for something to watch to take your mind off things, why not make it a supernatural show? These programs are everywhere and one of the best ways to escape into the unknown (along with science-fiction and fantasy programming, of course), and while some supernatural programs can border on horror, others are more light-hearted and filled with humor even as they explore the sometimes unexplainable. The possibilities truly are endless.

Are you in the mood for a heartwarming family sitcom? Or maybe a goofy low-stakes reality show? What about a hilarious coming-of-age comedy? There are so many TV shows to choose from if you're looking for an instant pick-me-up. And who isn't in the market for an extra dose of joy right now? That's why TV Guide has rounded up the very best feel-good shows available to binge-watch right now!