Science fiction takes viewers on journeys through space, alternate universes, dystopian futures, and post-apocalyptic wastelands. This genre pushes the boundaries of real scientific theories, exploring what technology, time travel, or artificial intelligence can do in the wrong hands. However, beyond all these complex displays and mind-bending concepts, science fiction also carries a profound human dimension.
The most thought-provoking works of science fiction are not about saving the galaxy, but rather about relationships, grief, identity, loneliness, and the emotional consequences of living in an increasingly modern world. This is where soft science fiction comes into play; yet over the years, some valuable works have not received enough appreciation in science fiction discussions. Here are the nearly perfect soft science fiction series that are forgotten today.
Warehouse 13 is a place filled with extraordinary items like Bruce Lee's punching bag, W.C. Fields' juggling balls, and even Benjamin Franklin's bottle. After saving the President's life, Secret Service agents Pete Lattimer (Eddie McClintock) and Myka Bering (Joanne Kelly) are assigned to the secret Warehouse 13 in South Dakota. For fans of The X-Files and Raiders of the Lost Ark, Warehouse 13 offers a different perspective on government offices, presenting an adventure-filled investigative process.
Set 15 years later, Soulmates takes place in a world where a company called Soul Connex makes dating easier. The company claims to have developed a test that can determine with 100% accuracy who a person is biologically meant to fall in love with. Each standalone episode follows individuals whose lives change after passing the test. While Soulmates questions whether an artificial device can truly determine an abstract emotion like love, it emphasizes that true love is tested over time.