Sci-Fi Web Series Are The Future

A few decades ago, science fiction (sci-fi) was a genre treated like a bastard stepchild by almost every studio and network in Hollywood.

For example, the original Star Trek series was always on the verge of cancellation, but Gene Roddenberry's force-of-personality kept the series on air for three ground-breaking seasons before finally being cancelled by NBC.

It wasn't until years later in syndication did the show reach iconic status, spawning hit spinoff series and blockbuster motion pictures.

The fact of the matter is, Hollywood suits still don't quite get sci-fi - or how the genre can powerfully connect to fans in a visceral way few others can match.

The Web To The Rescue!

Thank god for the web.

Many talented filmmakers fed up with the traditional network and studio system are using the web as a viable alternative to bring their unique visions to life.

With recent technological advances, many of these independently financed and produced projects feature production values that rival content produced by Hollywood.

These sci-fi projects also feature original concepts and themes - unlike Tinseltown, which is obsessed with spewing out a continuous river of uninspired sequels, reboots, and remakes.

All in an effort to strangle every ounce of profit out of once compelling stories.

The web truly is the new frontier for exciting, innovative and fresh science fiction.

For that very reason, I am very pleased to present The 7th Matrix list of the top 20 sci-fi web series of 2013.

Please note, many of these projects were produced in previous years, but all were discovered and featured on the site in 2013.

These web series feature a special blend of compelling premise, exceptional production value, style, and vision that sets them apart from the rest.

So strap yourself in, and prepare to enter worlds fantastic with part one of our top 20 sci-fi web series listing!

20. Guides The Web Series