The Top 7 TV Series to Stream in the Current Month – There’s a moment on the big screen. While Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is making people dust off Homer for the first time since high school, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shattering box office records. However, television is keeping up with a schedule of must-see new releases and cherished classics that are worth seeing again.
We don’t want to tell you what everyone is watching, even tho many outlets will (see: Ted Lasso). The TV series we’re watching this month, as usual, mirror the kinds of topics WIRED covers on a daily basis—shows that delve into the sometimes disturbing intersections of technology, science, politics, and society.
These TV shows, which range from high-profile dramas to ridiculous comedies and one genuinely innovative science fiction series, are worth scheduling time for this month.
The Original Series of Star Trek
Science fiction underwent a permanent transformation on September 8, 1966, when the first Star Trek television series debuted. In addition to some real-world technological advancements, Gene Roddenberry’s groundbreaking story of the USS Enterprise crew’s expeditions into deep space has inspired scores of movies, TV shows, video games, novels, and comics over the past 60 years. Vulcan salutes, Klingons, the Prime Directive, and the timeless order to “beam me up” are just a few of the many ways the renowned series has influenced popular culture.
There’s never been a better moment to discover the origins of one of television’s most significant properties, regardless of whether you’re a lifelong fan or an inquisitive novice. Star Trek: The Original Series broke barriers with one of the first interracial kisses on television, had a remarkably diverse cast during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, and inspired generations of scientists, engineers, and storytellers to envision a more hopeful future despite its brief three-season run. Its mix of adventure, social critique, and limitless curiosity is still captivating sixty years later. The best part is that almost every aspect of the Star Trek universe, from the exquisitely remastered original series to its numerous spinoffs and feature films, can be found on Paramount+. There’s no better spot to boldly return to the beginning of the series if you’re commemorating its 60th anniversary.
Futurama
In 2023, Futurama triumphantly returned after a ten-year break, filled with jokes about The Twilight Zone and “Momazon” drone delivery. The 31st-century animated sci-fi comedy, which was created by Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, follows the workers of the Planet Express delivery firm as they stumble thru strange adventures, alien encounters, and hilarious views on everything from corporate greed to artificial intelligence.
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