Books published between november 16, 2015, and december 31, 2015. Ex machina is a 2014 science fiction psychological thriller film written and directed by alex garland. Triplanetary is the first book of the lensman series, which was a runnerup for the hugo award for best alltime series, and. This tv show is based on the book series wayward pines by blake crouch. Blending everything themes from fantasy, scifi, westerns, and more, the dark tower series comprises 8 novels and over 4,000 pages of what. There are some mixed genres like sci fi fantasy or sci fi comedy but only if i thought they were more sci fi. From adventures in distant futures on distant planets to tongueincheek satires and magical fairy tales to alltoopossible dystopian thrillers, weve rounded up some of the best offerings from 2015. The new series is based on a 2015 book by scifi writer jacek dukaj called the old axolotl. A police detective in the asteroid belt, the first officer of an interplanetary ice freighter, and an earthbound united nations executive slowly discover a vast conspiracy that threatens the earths rebellious colony on the asteroid belt. David strathairn, ryan cartwright, warren christie, azita ghanizada. Oddly enough, no ones been able to tell dune visually no, im not counting lynchs dune. Popular thriller sci fi books meet your next favorite book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading constitution.
A lowbudget scifi must rely purely on its story while using clever filmmaking techniques to build a sense of mystery surrounding the world and characters its presenting. Action scifi fantasy movies best action movies 2018 full movies english. This has been a really great year for science fiction, fantasy and horror books, taking us to fabulous worlds and opening our minds to new ideas and brilliant new characters. Space has acquired the highly anticipated new scifi drama the expanse. Whoever can crack the dune visuals and create a film or show that fans embrace will make shocking amounts of money. Scifi crime drama with a strong black lead the practice of rendering appearance from forensic samples is called forensic dna phenotyping fdp or molecular photofitting, and there are a handful of scientists and companies around the world trying to make this not only scientifically possible, but also a useful law enforcement tool. The series, the first belgian original commissioned by netflix, was written and created by jason george, who is known for narcos and scandal. Aug 12, 2015 the distinct is a new sciencefiction drama series that follows a group of five teenagers, each with their own unique superhuman powers, as they embark on an adventurous journey when one of their. A young scientist searches to find out whats causing a rash of violent animal attacks. Vaughn youve heard of him and artist cliff chiang him, too follows four preteen newspaper delivery girls erin, mackenzie, kj, and tiffany who get caught up in an invasion from the future. Erica orourkes sci fi book series dissonance has been optioned by envision media arts the books follow del, a young woman who has the ability to walk between alternate realities and is.
Rendezvous with rama is a science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. Here are some of the best science fiction books s writers and. The followup to the masterful, hugowinning the fifth season, unquestionably among the best novels of 2015, the second book in the broken earth trilogy is just as impossibly good as the first, delving ever deeper into the strata of a fantasy world imagined with nearscientific rigor, and the mind and heart of its protagonist, a woman who. A military science fiction fantasy adventure the black. A scifi anthology series with standalone episodes based on the works of philip k. Scifi book series dissonance optioned by envision media. The 2015 nebula and hugo winner for best scifi novella, binti introduces us to. In april 2014, it was announced that syfy would coproduce the series, and the first season premiered june 19, 2015. All they can do is try to bring a few thousand people to safety, before vicious aliens arrive to destroy humanitys home world 1. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries. Coreys expanse series is a scifi juggernaut, with at least one book each year and now a new television adaptation on the syfy channel. With james wolk, kristen connolly, nonso anozie, billy burke. Tv series, scifi sorted by popularity ascending imdb. Check out a selection of the sci fi, fantasy and geekfriendly shows you can look forward to this year, both on tv and online.
This postapocalyptic sci fi drama is set 97 years after a nuclear war wiped out almost all life on earth. Mar 25, 2020 the 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever. Few books can transport you to an entirely different world like a finelytuned scifi or fantasy can. The peoples choice winner for best scifi series 2015 is the 100. I focused on trilogies for this section of the list. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ordering the magicians dec 2015 the series centers on quentin, a brilliant grad student chosen to attend brakebills college for magical pedagogy, a secret upstate new york university specializing in magic. Inspired by the 1973 michael crichton movie of the same name, jonathan nolan person of interest, interstellar is show running this drama for hbo. If you think the timetravel paradoxes of the terminator franchise are crazy, waitll you get a load of this, our obligatory mindbending scifi movie for 2015. Extraordinarily daring for a hollywood film, altered states attacks the viewer with its inventive, aggressive mix of muddled sound effects and visual pyrotechnics. From the sky a science fiction trilogy official book trailer april 27, 2015.
Created by josh appelbaum, andre nemec, jeff pinkner. Joining cbs raft of detective shows in 2015 will be its very own comic book property. With steven strait, cas anvar, dominique tipper, wes chatham. Dick who wrote the book that inspired blade runner.
Drama kindle edition by telgemeier, raina, telgemeier. Colony is a naturalistic drama about a family thats torn by opposing forces and makes difficult decisions as its members balance staying together with surviving the struggle of the human race. If you were to look at some of the best scifi books through literary history, youd see such a range of titles and authors that youd barely believe that they could be shelved in the same part of the bookstore. Fear the walking dead is a gritty drama that explores the onset of the undead. Daredevil 20152018 tvma 54 min action, crime, drama. The syfy series, based on the bestselling book series of the same name, will premiere dec.
This almost indescribable scifi novel could have come from no other. Best science fiction and fantasy books of 2015 the. An alien abduction romance series renegade cyborgs book 1 4. It will be directed by inti calfat and dirk verheye. May 21, 2015 paul magrss top 10 scifi sagas for teens from hg wellss war of the worlds to anne mccaffreys dragonquest, paul magrs picks out the best mindexpanding science fiction series for teenagers. With shades of the hunger games, enders game, and game of thrones, debut author pierce browns genredefying epic red rising hit the ground running and wasted no time becoming a sensation. The best science fiction and fantasy books of 2015. Lius work is a great introduction to the world of scifi in translation. May 03, 2019 in doing so, solomon works in the critical sci fi tradition of octavia butler, ursula k. In doing so, solomon works in the critical scifi tradition of octavia butler, ursula k.
The year 2015 was marked, in science fiction, by the following events. Infini 2015 gabriel director, shane abess, crafts an edgy, compelling, visually stunning work of exciting but cerebral science fiction on an unbelievable low budget. Books published in the united states in english, including works in translation and other significant rereleases, between november 16, 2014, and november 15, 2015, are eligible for the 2015 goodreads choice awards. The very best science fiction and fantasy books of 2015. The peoples choice winner for best action series 2015 is person of interest. Sep 11, 2018 the 100 best sci fi tv shows of all time. Science fiction, fantasy and horror novels of 2015. Best science fiction and fantasy books of 2015 books. Here are all the films for every scifi fan to keep in mind, along with some preliminary expectations for the film.
Armada by ernest cline its hard to follow a debut novel like ready. The books below all fit the bill for smart, fun, science fiction adventure. The 100 pronounced the hundred is an american postapocalyptic science fiction drama television series that premiered on march 19, 2014, on the cw. The peoples choice winner for best sci fi series 2015 is the 100. What diana did not expect to find was a series of unexplained murders and the staff acting strangely. Scifi series the expanse coming to space channel the star.
Action movies high rating adventure 2018 scifi movies 2018 full movie english new movies. Jan 27, 2015 jennifer phangs first feature since 2008s halflife is another thinking persons sci fi tale, this one expanding upon her 2012 short of the same title. Scifi crime drama with a strong black lead the new inquiry. Killjoys follows a trio of hardliving bounty hunters dutch, john, and d. The scifi series that turned space opera on its ear and won all the. A sci fi anthology series with standalone episodes based on the works of philip k. Science fiction is often celebrated as a forwardthinking genre that promotes peace among all life forms. Killjoys is a canadian space adventure drama series that aired on ctv scifi channel formerly space in canada. A thriller set two hundred years in the future, the expanse follows the case of a missing young woman who brings a hardened detective and a rogue ships captain together in a race across the solar system to expose the greatest conspiracy in human history. Dune is the bestselling science fiction novel of all time, and has spawned a huge franchise i think were past series at this point. Debuting in 2015, the scifi comic by writer brian k.
There were a lot of great sci fi movies in 2014 and 2015 will blow it out of the water. This book is a longstanding personal favorite, a tale of explorers who follow a series of caverns down to a prehistoric wonderland in the core of the. If you were to look at some of the best scifi books through literary history, youd. Coreys expanse series is a scifi juggernaut, with at least one book each year and now a new television adaptation on. The show was officially ordered to series on october 7, 20, with a 10episode pickup. Scifi movies 2015 every scifi movie coming out in 2015. The good, the bad, and the cyborg cyborgs on mars book 1 4. Book 1 of the legacy fleet series kindle edition by webb, nick. Nov 28, 2014 new us scifi, fantasy and horror shows for 2015. Mar, 2020 each episode is based on a different short story by sci fi legend philip k.
Popular sci fi drama books meet your next favorite book. The eternal sky trilogy, by elizabeth bear strife has embroiled the empires of the celadon highway in range of ghosts, shattered pillars, and steles of the sky, until fallen armies litter the fields and heirs to thrones go into hiding. After saving the world many times, the merry band of pirates have accepted the inevitable. Plan 9 from outer space trailer 1959 science fiction horror may 2, 2015. Ive read that the most futuristic things you can put in a science fiction are technologies that are probably 50 years out. The series, developed by jason rothenberg, is loosely based on the novel series of the same name by kass morgan. The best science fiction books to read in 2019 a scifi. Best action series igns best of 2015 wiki guide ign.
The 24 best science fiction books of 2015 buzzfeed. Browse all the critics choices and save up to 30% at bookshop. Nov 12, 2018 science fiction theatre 08 spider inc. The book of hip hop sci fi stories by jeff carroll 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Killjoys is a canadian space adventure drama series that aired on ctv sci fi channel formerly space in canada. The ultimate guide to 2015s science fiction and fantasy tv. When temur and samarkar, both searching for their own paths through the turmoil, discover whats at the heart of the sorcery, guile, and deceit that has. The books protaginist is a young girl called callie who is funky,full of ideas,determined and has a passion for drama.
In this 1980 scifi horror film, william hurt plays eddie jessup, a scientist obsessed with discovering mankinds true role in. The last star warrior 2015 sci fi thriller travis hammer. Netflix to turn apocalyptic scifi novel in to new sixpart. Apr 20, 2017 54 days 2015 a sydney dinner party is interrupted by the end of the world in this psychological sci fi thriller. The man who fell to earth by walter tevis, the thought readers by dima zales, 48 hours by william r. Best dystopian and postapocalyptic fiction, best science fiction. Paul magrss top 10 scifi sagas for teens childrens books. The 21 best science fiction and fantasy book series ever. The book of hip hop scifi stories by jeff carroll 2015, paperback at the best online prices at.
Far future science fiction usually meaning about 10,000 years from now is the most optimistic sf subgenre because it assumes humanity will still be around in some recognizable form. The distinct teaser trailer new superhero scifidrama. Alphas is a science fiction drama focusing on a team that investigates people with supernatural abilities. The show followed eight strangers from all around the world who suddenly became mentally and emotionally linked. Set in the 2s, the story involves a 50by20kilometre 31 by 12 mi cylindrical alien starship that enters the solar system. Drama is a graphic book illustrated by raina telgemeier, one of my favorite authors and illustrators. Best scifi series igns best of 2015 wiki guide ign. Bell media, universal cable productions, halfire entertainment. Jul 02, 2016 pioneer one is an independent sci fi drama series written by josh bernhard and directed by bracey smith. Golden son continues the stunning saga of darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom from the overlords of a brutal elitist future built on lies. The best science fiction books to read in 2019 a scifi reading. Considered a classic scifi book, the first installment of the series introduces us.
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