2015 was another banner year for independent sci-fi and genre web series.

From a technical standpoint, many of the best web series of 2015 boast production values that make them almost indistinguishable from network and cable series.

The previous year also saw the medium continuing to come into its own as a viable entertainment niche - with its tremendous potential yet to be fully realized!

The following sci-fi and genre web series are among the very best of 2015.

Each one is outstanding in terms of premise, narrative structure, characterization, representation, production value, and aesthetic appeal.

So in no particular order, here are The 7th Matrix's picks for the top sci-fi, fantasy, and horror web series of 2015.

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