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The smartest sci-fi of the decade got one season, and everyone who finds it says the same thing
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The smartest sci-fi of the decade got one season, and everyone who finds it says the same thing Credit: Netflix By Dan Selcke Published Jul 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Dan Selcke is a pop culture fanatic who writes and talks about movies, TV and books, the nerdier the better. He's been working on news, reviews, editorials, interviews and podcasts for over 10 years. Dan has been published in The A.V. Club, Metro, Salon and elsewhere. He's interviewed actors and filmmakers from shows like Dune: Prophecy and The Rings of Power. When he's run out of things to write, Dan operates a YouTube channel where he dives into more depth on all things movies, TV, and pop culture. Sign in to your MakeUseOf account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Netflix runneth over with content. Whether you're looking for drama, comedy, action, fantasy, or sci-fi, it has something to satisfy you, probably a great many somethings. Some shows blow up, but with so much competition, others never get the attention they deserve. 1899 is one of those shows. The first season of this bold sci-fi series dropped on Netflix in 2022, and it's been fascinating people ever since. Don't wait for it to show up in your algorithm to try it out. 1899 begins as a polished period drama And ends as a sci-fi acid trip 1899 begins by introducing us to a number of passengers aboard the steamship Kerberos , which is traveling aross the Atlantic. in the beginning, 1899 presents itself like an opulent period drama with an ensemble cast. We meet Maura Singleton (Emily Beecham), a neurologist traveling alone from England to New York City. We get acquainted with Captain Eyk Larsen (Andreas Pietschmann), who's still getting over the traumatic deaths of his family members in a house fire. We meet a young marri