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Sci-Fi Stream’s Top Shows of 2013!

We count down the most-viewed shows on our site in 2013

10. ALMOST HUMAN

Almost HumanFOX’s new show set in a future Los Angeles police department has only aired six episodes so far, but it’s already made a great showing on the website. We’ve been excited about the show since the network announced last spring that it was sending it to series … then we had to wait an extra two months for a late premiere.

But now Almost Human is here, and so far it is certainly living up to its potential. The android Dorian (played by Michael Ealy) is a particularly fascinating character, and the premise of high-tech future crimes opens up plenty of procedural doors. Once the dust settles and the characters feel a bit more lived-in, we’re hoping it gets as epic as J.H. Wyman’s last show, Fringe.

HONORABLE MENTION: REWIND, the Syfy pilot that did not go to series, but aired in August as a one-off movie. If we counted it as a TV series, it would have ranked tenth on SciFi Stream for the entire year.


9. REVOLUTION

RevolutionNBC’s post-apocalyptic drama is another one of those that fizzled its way to the end of the previous season during the springtime, only to come roaring back with new creative life in the fall. Season Two has been much more watchable — but let’s hope it hasn’t come too late, as the show has been getting “just OK” ratings on Wednesday nights.

But SciFi Stream readers are still watching, and we’ll definitely be back for more when the series returns in January.


8. GAME OF THRONES

Game of ThronesWhat can we say about HBO’s epic adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s even more epic series of fantasy novels, A Song of Ice and Fire? If you are a fan of classic fantasy (or just good drama), we think Game of Thrones is hands-down the best thing on television right now. This year Season Three adapted roughly half of the third book in the series, culminating in one of TV’s most shocking and talked-about moments in 2013: the Red Wedding.

Wow. Just … wow.

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Darren

Darren is a fan of all things science fiction, and founded the popular Stargate website GateWorld in 1999, followed by SciFi Stream in 2007. He lives in the Seattle area.

One thought on “Sci-Fi Stream’s Top Shows of 2013!

  • ictus75

    I’m with you on Defiance. I watched every episode, but wish there was more depth to it. I would rate it ‘Meh, with promise.’ I hope next season gets grittier.

    Yes, Continuum was a series that got grittier and developed things. I’m looking forward to season 3, whenever SyFy decides to show it.

    Fallen Skies…I was a bit disappointed with season 3. If anything, they need to amp up the scifi and the aliens. Put the 2nd Mass back on the road, where they were more interesting and vulnerable. Sitting in an underground city, watching things happen ‘out there,’ was boring. Bring back the Fish Heads. More Mechs. More Skitters. More excitement!

    Also, I’m sad to see Primeval: New World go after 1 season. While it was a slow starter, the 2nd half of the season really developed and picked up speed. The cast also came together and had some quality moments. I would’ve liked to have seen a 2nd season.

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