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 masterpiece blending magic systems with emotional character arcs and stunning production values.
Streaming on Netflix
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Twinkling Watermelon
2023IMDb 8.9 · 10,137 votes
Time-travel romance that merges 1990s nostalgia with sci-fi mechanics and genuine emotional depth.
Streaming on Netflix
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Guardian: The Lonely and Great God
2016IMDb 8.5 · 36,523 votes
Supernatural drama pioneering the goblin mythology subgenre with ethereal storytelling and Kim Shin's iconic portrayal.
Streaming on Netflix
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Mouse
2021IMDb 8.6 · 16,287 votes
Psychological thriller using genetic engineering and AI predictability to explore fate versus free will.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Scarlet Heart: Ryeo
2016IMDb 8.6 · 16,026 votes
Time-slip historical fantasy transporting protagonist across centuries to investigate dynasty mysteries.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
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Death's Game
2023IMDb 8.5 · 23,080 votes
Philosophy-driven reincarnation drama questioning mortality and human existence through repeated life cycles.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Mr. Queen
2020IMDb 8.6 · 11,939 votes
Transmigration comedy-drama blending possession sci-fi with period court intrigue and cross-dressing spectacle.
Streaming on Netflix
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Lovely Runner
2024IMDb 8.5 · 14,744 votes
Time-loop supernatural romance where female lead relives moments across timelines seeking lost love.
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
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Signal
2016IMDb 8.5 · 11,453 votes
Cold-case thriller using past-to-present phone communication to solve historical crimes with gripping intensity.
Streaming on Netflix and Prime Video
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While You Were Sleeping
2017IMDb 8.3 · 10,697 votes
Precognitive prophecy thriller exploring destiny and free will through mysterious premonitions preventing tragedy.
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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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