20 Sci-fi and Fantasy TV Shows We Loved in 2017

7. Shadowhunters

The television adaptation of Shadowhunters was a love letter to fans of the book series it was based on in the first season, but this year, it learned to lean into the benefits of being a television show.

Breathing room for love stories outside of the main love triangle and departures from the book helped the second season. The complex supernatural world of the series was great because it focused on all its characters.

8. Wynonna Earp

Built on a foundation of well-crafted characters, mainly a set of great sisters, Wynonna Earp is sci-fi escapism as its finest. In the second season, the series mined all of the characters viewers met and loved in the first as well as flesh out the world of demons and government agencies. It’s gun-slinging, demon-fighting fun!

9. Orphan Black

The phenomenal BBC American series hurdled toward a climactic finish as it pushed its science a little closer to fiction. Orphan Black always did its best when it dove deep into the science and focused on the sisters at the center of it, which the final did exceptionally well. It was great to see Tatiana Maslany play the various clones one more time.

10. Once Upon a Time

After closing a magical journey six seasons in the making, Once Upon a Time rebooted the series. With the new adventure, characters like Tiana and Cinderella got their time in the spotlight. Most importantly, where Snow White and Prince Charming’s family led the first adventure, this time fan favorite Regina gets to finish out her hero arc.

11. Teen Wolf

After years of exploring the supernatural world, Teen Wolf entered its final batch of episodes by delving into the everyday human’s respond to the supernatural. The harsh realities of what people really think greatly impacted the characters and resented with viewers. It was a great way to end a journey that began with teens stumbling into the world of werewolves and banshees.

12. Future Man

For the avid video game fans, Future Man on Hulu is a dream realized. The new series is centered on a young janitor who wins an unbeatable video game and is then called upon to save the world. What follows is a bonkers, crass, and hilariously fun ride. Future Man is Josh Hutcherson and Eliza Coupe at their best.

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Alamin Yohannes

Alamin is an aspiring writer, social media editor, and television enthusiast. While he has been a TV fan since the days of Martin, Living Single, and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the introduction of Netflix and a rewatch of Grey's Anatomy kick things into high gear. One of his life goals is to find a Cul-de-Sac crew of his own and he'll never stop hoping for "Happy Endings" to return. Alamin may not love every television show, but he'll definitely catch any new show out. You can also usually find him talking about whatever he's currently watching on Twitter.