5 popular science fiction offerings streaming on Netflix right now

Paul Rudd stars opposite himself in a new series called “Living With Yourself.” He plays the role of Miles, who is struggling in his life until he tries out a novel spa treatment that is supposed to make his life better by rebuilding his DNA. However, instead, he finds himself replaced with a better version of himself, who ends up taking over his life.

If you’ve ever wanted to go back to the beginning and binge “The Walking Dead” right from the start – see your favorite characters before they die, etc. – now is your chance. The first full, nine seasons of “TWD” are streaming on Netflix for your bingeing delight. Everyone has at least one character they still mourn over – get to see them all over again!

This new Netflix Original film features an 11-year-old boy who is suffering a debilitating illness. His parents check him into a remote clinic to undergo experimental treatments. Eli’s illness means he has to live in total isolation in a “clean house” facility. However, he starts to be haunted by experiences that make him afraid. The film asks the question of whether his fear is supernatural or caused by the twisted experiments of a mad scientist.

“The Island” is a thriller starring Ewan McGregor, Sean Bean, and Scarlet Johansson, whose characters are in an isolated utopian compound – utopian until things start to get a little more sinister. Initially, they hope to be sent to “The Island,” which is supposed to be one of few uncontaminated places left on Earth in the 21st century. However, they come to realize their situation is more terrifying than utopian when they find out the truth and escape.

“Her” stars Joaquin Phoenix, whose character gets a super-advanced type of AI, similar to Alexa, but with Scarlett Johansson’s voice and can learn at an exponential rate. He is suffering from depression over a break-up and ends up falling in love with the disembodied AI. The film won Best Original Screenplay at the 86th Academy Awards.