Enjoyed 'Black Mirror'? Here are 5 similar gripping sci-fi dramas that explore technology, consciousness, and morality

Fans of the show's dystopian themes and tech-driven moral dilemmas may find themselves looking for similar shows as excitement for the upcoming season of ‘Black Mirror’ grows. These five science fiction dramas are must-watches for fans of sophisticated characters, mind-bending plots, and tales that interfere with conventional thinking.

The protagonist of this mysterious and intensely emotional series is Prairie Johnson, a young woman who disappears for seven years before returning home. Inexplicably, she has regained her sight after being blind. Her unexpected return and bizarre transformation arouse suspicion and hope in those around her. Secrets from the past start to come to light as she tells her story, exposing a darker, more sinister tale that has connections to parallel dimensions, criminal activity, and the strength of belief.

Following a shared traumatic vision, eight strangers from all over the world unexpectedly develop a spiritual bond. Despite having different lives and backgrounds, they are able to see, feel, and communicate through one another, creating a strong bond. A shadowy opponent named Whispers poses a threat to their safety as they start to investigate their collective consciousness, while a strange character named Jonas provides direction. The program delves deeply into themes of unity, identity, and the human connection that exists outside of space.

A talented but troubled cyber-security engineer, Elliot Alderson leads a double life as a hacker. Elliot, who suffers from a mental illness, is recruited by a mysterious character going by the name ‘Mr. Robot’ to join a team that wants to take down the influential corporation E-Corp. This show is a tense and thought-provoking psychological thriller because Elliot questions his identity, his actions, and those around him, bridging the boundaries between reality and illusion.

This philosophical comedy explores morality and the afterlife in a more lighthearted but no less significant way. Eleanor Shellstrop awakens in ‘The Good Place,’ a utopian paradise exclusive to people who have lived moral lives. The issue is that she doesn't belong there. In an effort to gain acceptance, she enlists the aid of an anxious ethics professor and successfully negotiates touching, humorous challenges that uncover profound truths about what it means to be good.

‘Fringe,’ an interesting combination of science and the paranormal, centers on an FBI team looking into unexplained phenomena. The main focus is Dr. Walter Bishop, a gifted but unstable scientist who collaborates with Agent Olivia Dunham and his son Peter. Together, they unearth strange occurrences that point to a mysterious organization operating behind the scenes, such as mind control, parallel universes, and teleportation. With skillful storytelling, the program strikes a balance between mystery, emotional depth, and speculative science.