The 20 Best Post-Apocalyptic TV Show Ever, Ranked
People have always been fascinated by the idea of the collapse of society and what would happen in the aftermath.
Post-apocalyptic TV shows have been a staple of television for decades, capturing our imagination with their depictions of a world after civilization has fallen. From the zombie-infested landscapes of The Walking Dead to the bleak, dystopian future of The Last of Us, post-apocalyptic TV shows have enthralled audiences with their tales of survival, hope, and despair. This list will rank 20 of the best post-apocalyptic TV shows of all time, including classics such as Fringe and modern favorites, including the TWD franchise and the most recent TLOU, hot off its critically acclaimed first season.
So sit back, grab some supplies, and prepare for a journey through the most exciting post-apocalyptic worlds ever created for the small screen.
Z Nation
Three years after a catastrophic zombie outbreak ravaged the United States, a team of everyday heroes sets out on a mission to transport the only known virus survivor from New York to California, where the sole operational viral laboratory is located.
Colony
In the wake of a mysterious alien invasion, a family fights to stay together in a new world order.
Revolution
A group of citizens sets out to find what caused technology to stop working 15 years earlier.
Van Helsing
As a descendant of the Van Helsing warrior lineage, Vanessa Helsing leads mankind against vampires.
12 Monkeys
After a deadly plague, a man from 2043 travels back in time on a mission to locate the source.
The 100
A century after nuclear Armageddon on Earth, 100 youths return to test the planet’s habitability.
See
In a future where humankind has lost the ability to see, a set of twins with sight is born.
The Strain
A team investigates a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an evil strain of vampirism.
Sweet Tooth
A boy who’s half-human and half deer embarks on an adventure in a post-apocalyptic world.
Into the Badlands
Civilization was completely decimated in the wake of a series of fatal natural and man-made catastrophes. A warrior and a young boy embark on a perilous journey through feudal territories in search of enlightenment.
Travelers
The last surviving humans discover how to send consciousness back in time to the 21st century.
Fringe
An FBI agent, a brilliant scientist, and his estranged son investigate unexplained phenomena.
The Walking Dead
In the years following a zombie apocalypse, survivors seek refuge in a world overrun by the dead.
Westworld
In a world that merges a reimagined past with a near future, individuals can satisfy their every desire without facing repercussions.
The Leftovers
After two percent of the world’s population disappears, those left behind struggle to understand.
The Last of Us
Adapted from the 2013 video game of the same name, the story takes place two decades following the collapse of modern civilization caused by a lethal virus. Two survivors embark on a treacherous journey across America, facing off against human killers and monstrous creatures.
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