Dystopian fiction has surged to prominence within the science fiction and horror genres throughout the 21st century, carving out its own distinct niche. This list showcases the finest dystopian TV series, spanning from zombie-infested wastelands and AI-driven apocalypses to more nuanced societal nightmares, such as worlds controlled by social media scores or where every experience is recorded in the mind like a video file.
From devastating pandemics and nuclear winters to robot uprisings, time travel-induced paranoia, and mysterious disappearances, these 19 TV shows—plus one gripping miniseries—embody the most inventive, chilling, and often deeply moving dystopian narratives ever produced. Whether set in a post-apocalyptic world or featuring everyday office workers with consciousness-altering microchips, each story offers a bleak glimpse into the future, brimming with tension, mystery, and creative flair.
If your interest leans more towards cinematic experiences, be sure to explore the Top 10 Apocalypse Movies of All Time and the 6 Post-Apocalyptic Movies You've Probably Never Seen. Additionally, IGN readers have cast their votes for their Favorite Post-Apocalyptic World from Movies and TV!
However, if it's television that captivates you, dive into our curated selection featuring standout series like *Fallout*, *Severance*, *The Walking Dead*, *The Handmaid's Tale*, *The Last of Us*, and many more. Here are the Top 20 Dystopian TV Shows of All Time!
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