7 Underrated Sci-Fi Shows of the 2000s to Stream for Free in June 2024

What they may lack in CGI and special effects, they make up for in originality. Dive into the nostalgic era of sci-fi series and spend the month of June exploring the genre's forgotten and underrated titles on Tubi.

Andromeda (2000 - 2005)

IMDb 6.6/10

Embark on a deep space adventure with Captain Dylan Hunt and his crew aboard the Andromeda Ascendant on their mission to restore peace and order to the galaxy. The series offers an imaginative universe of its own, as well as funny and relatable characters.

Despite presenting an impressive and original solution to faster-than-light travel, the show lost momentum in its fourth and fifth seasons. Still, Andromeda is a great option for those looking to immerse themselves in an exciting and underrated space exploration story.

Dresden Files (2007 - 2008)

IMDb 7.6/10

This Sci-Fi Channel original series combines crime, science fiction and fantasy all in the form of Harry Dresden, a wizard. Called upon by the police to investigate paranormal crimes without revealing his bizarre abilities, each episode of The Dresden Files offers an exciting new story.

When reviewing the show, the most frequent comment is that this show should not have been canceled after just one season, and we couldn't agree more. Perhaps that is why it has flown under our radar.

The Dead Zone (2002 - 2007)

IMDb 7.3/10

The Dead Zone brings to life the Stephen King novel of the same name and follows Johnny Smith, a husband and soon-to-be father who suddenly awakens from a 6-year coma with the gift of supernatural visions.

Surprisingly, Johnny teams up with the sheriff, now married to his wife and raising his child, to solve a series of otherworldly mysteries. The drama, the acting, and the plot all work together to create a strong and intriguing series that will undoubtedly keep viewers hooked until the very end.

Blade: The Series (2006 - 2006)

IMDb 6.2/10

You read that right, Blade: The Series, based on the original movie and comics, attempted to continue the story of Blade, but was canceled after just one season.

Starring Kirk 'Sticky Fingaz' Jones as Blade, the series saw the titular character team up with a newly turned vampire to help her control her powers and take down the vampire responsible for the death of her twin brother. Bad acting and a low budget doomed this series from the start, though it does deliver Blade's signature violence, gore, and techno music. It's worth a look for nostalgia, though.

Tracker (2001 - 2002)

IMDb 6.1/10

Thrilling chases and alien outcasts make for a unique and exciting combination in Tracker. Set in Chicago, the series follows an alien lawman and a human woman as they team up to track down and capture a group of aliens disguised in human bodies.

With just one season and twenty-two episodes, Tracker is a short but exciting binge that offers something different every time.

Farscape (1999 - 2003)

IMDb 8.3/10

Technically, this show was born in the '90s, but most of Farscape's run was in the early 2000s.

The highest-rated and probably least "underrated" show on this list, Farscape follows an astronaut who teams up with an unlikely group of rebels after his own mission leaves him stranded in space. This intergalactic adventure is thoughtful, exciting, and ahead of its time in the genre. Farscape may be lost on today's audiences, but it is well worth a watch for those looking for their next sci-fi epic.

Mutant X (2001 - 2004)

IMDb 5.8/10

Mutant X features three seasons of sci-fi superheroes that follow a geneticist and his modified human mutants on a mission to find and capture other mutants that have been accidentally released into the human population. In many ways, the series feels like a version of X-Men, but its sepia tone and pacing feel more like a nostalgic look at the sci-fi hero genre.

Looking for an old-school space expedition or a supernatural showdown? You'll find all these series and more on Tubi.