There’s something about post-apocalyptic TV shows that keep many people hooked from start to finish. We’re not sure what it is; it could be our way of satisfying our what-if scenarios when it’s the end of the world or maybe the exploration of the unknown. We probably have different reasons why we watch this type of content, but let’s be honest, it’s really exciting and satisfying to watch these survival shows.
In this blog post, we’ve handpicked 8 post-apocalyptic TV series that we think are worth your time. The shows you will see on this list are widely available on various major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Go Latino TV, Sling TV, and more. Let’s start!
- The 100
The 100 is set in a post-nuclear Earth where the only survivors are those living in international space stations. After several generations, the station they’re living in is slowly running out of oxygen, so they come up with a plan: to send one hundred delinquent teenagers back to Earth to see if it’s already livable or not.
Upon arriving on Earth, the teenagers must fend for themselves while exploring the secrets of the place they called home. The 100 was first aired in 2014, and the last season was aired in 2020. It’s currently available on Netflix right now, but it might be available on other streaming services like Sling TV in the near future.
- The Walking Dead
Of course, this list will not be complete without the classic TWD. Based on a Robert Kirkman novel, this long-running TV series is about a group of survivors who are on an adventure to seek safety and security after a zombie apocalypse. They constantly move from one place to the other until they can find a safe place they can call home.
- The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a groundbreaking post-apocalyptic TV series based on the popular video game of the same name. The story is set in a world with a mass fungal infection pandemic that turns its hosts into zombies. You will meet two characters: Joel and Ellie. Joel is a smuggler who needs to transport Ellie, a teenager immune from the zombie-creating fungal parasite, safely across the zombie-filled world they’re now living in.
- Snowpiercer
Snowpiercer is somehow similar to what happened in The 100, only that the only survivors are living in a continuously moving luxury train. The rich stay in a fancy wagon where they have good food, are being served, and are comfortable. On the other, the poor stay at the end of the train wagon, where they’re all cramped. This series tackles everything about social injustice, class inequality, and survival politics.
- Sweet Tooth
If you love hybrid characters (a.k.a humans with animal features), you’ll enjoy Sweet Tooth. This series is about a 10-year-old hybrid boy who’s on a search for his mother after his father died. Unfortunately, it’s a dangerous adventure because people are on the lookout for hybrid humans. It’s either they want to kill them, or they want to capture them for research purposes.
- Van Helsing
Of course, the popular enemy of Dracula and the vampires. This time, it’s about Vanessa Van Helsing, a woman who has just woken up from a coma in a post-apocalyptic world where vampires run the world. Little did she know, she was the last hope for humanity because she had the powerful ability to turn vampires back into humans with a bite.
Van Helsing can be watched on Netflix, but it’s also available on other streaming platforms like Amazon and Dish TV.
- Z Nation
Who could miss the popular Z Nation? The series is set three years after a zombie virus outbreak wiped out America… except for one person named Murphy. Now, there’s a group of people, everyday heroes, who need to transport him safely back to a lab where scientists await, hoping to create a cure for the virus.
- The Leftovers
The Leftovers is a story set 3 years after the Sudden Departure, a mysterious global phenomenon that led to the sudden disappearance of over 140 million people. After this, a group of people try to live their lives normally while dealing with their grief and trauma. It has three seasons running from 2014 to 2017.
The Bottom Line
Post-apocalyptic TV series are surely interesting for the human mind. And fortunately, these directors and producers can pull off many great stories about it. So, if you’re looking for the next post-apocalyptic show to watch, give this list a try. You’ll surely have fun. Happy watching!
