Top 10 Korean Sci-Fi Shows
The top 10 korean sci-fi shows, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 28 eligible shows. 7 of them are streaming in India right now on Netflix and Prime Video — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Alchemy of Souls
2022IMDb 8.7 · 27,029 votes
Fantasy action thriller with inventive magic system and charismatic leads that defined modern Korean supernatural romanc
Streaming on Netflix
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Twinkling Watermelon
2023IMDb 8.9 · 10,137 votes
Time-travel romance blending 1990s nostalgia with sci-fi elements and surprisingly emotional storytelling about connecti
Streaming on Netflix
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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
2016IMDb 8.5 · 36,523 votes
Supernatural fantasy where a grim reaper guides souls through life-changing interventions, exploring fate and human choi
Streaming on Netflix
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Mouse
2021IMDb 8.6 · 16,287 votes
Dark sci-fi thriller examining identity and artificial intelligence through a detective's battle against a mad scientist
Streaming on Prime Video
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Death's Game
2023IMDb 8.5 · 23,080 votes
Philosophical sci-fi series using death and rebirth loops to explore human nature and moral choices across timelines.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
2016IMDb 8.6 · 14,001 votes
Time-travel historical fantasy transporting a modern woman into ancient Goryeo, blending romance with alternate timeline
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
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Mr. Queen
2020IMDb 8.6 · 11,939 votes
Time-slip comedy where a chef travels back to 17th century Korea, using historical sci-fi for humor and political intrig
Streaming on Netflix
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Lovely Runner
2024IMDb 8.5 · 14,744 votes
Romantic thriller involving time loops and supernatural destiny as leads struggle to alter their tragic predetermined fa
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
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Signal
2016IMDb 8.5 · 11,453 votes
Procedural sci-fi using cold case walkie-talkies connecting detective teams across 15 years to prevent future murders.
Streaming on Netflix and Prime Video
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While You Were Sleeping
2017IMDb 8.3 · 10,697 votes
Time-travel romance where saving a woman from death creates butterfly effects reshaping multiple futures and relationshi
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Frequently asked
- What is the best Korean Sci-Fi show of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Alchemy of Souls (2022) tops this list with an IMDb score of 8.7 from 27,029 votes, and it's streaming in India on Netflix.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these Korean shows in India?
- 7 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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