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The most realistic sci-fi series

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The Expanse, available on Amazon Prime Video, gets top marks from the experts for the plausibility of the science, politics and psychology seen on the show.

Here's a look at how the show and other sci-fi series scored well in these areas.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on May 21, 2020, with the headline The most realistic sci-fi series. Subscribe