If The 100 drew you in with its blend of survival, mystery, and young-adult sci-fi, there are plenty of series that expand on that same energy in fresh ways. From sealed underground worlds to frozen trains and experimental islands, these stories turn pressure into character growth and world-building into spectacle.
Silo
Set inside a vast underground structure, Silo follows Juliette Nichols, an engineer pulled into a layered investigation that reveals how rules, fear, and control shape life for thousands of people. Its atmosphere is tense, intelligent, and built around the same kind of hidden-truth storytelling that made The 100 so compelling.
Snowpiercer
In a future where humanity survives aboard a planet-spanning train, Snowpiercer explores class divisions, survival systems, and the fragile balance that keeps civilization moving. The series combines sci-fi scale with character-driven drama, creating a world where every decision matters.
The Wilds
The Wilds places a group of teenage girls in a survival scenario that slowly reveals itself as something far more calculated. With shifting timelines and a strong focus on identity, trust, and group dynamics, it offers a modern twist on the stranded-youth formula.
Tribes of Europa
Set after a technological collapse, Tribes of Europa imagines a fractured continent shaped by competing factions and a search for advanced power. The series brings together adventure, political tension, and youthful protagonists navigating a transformed world.
Shadowhunters
Based on Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments universe, this urban fantasy centers on Clary Fray as she discovers a hidden supernatural world and her place in it. Like The 100, it puts young characters at the center of high-stakes choices and evolving alliances.
12 Monkeys
This time-travel series follows a scavenger from the future on a mission to change history. Over time, 12 Monkeys grows into a layered story about fate, free will, and the long reach of human decisions.
Heavenly Delusion
Blending anime, mystery, and post-apocalyptic imagery, Heavenly Delusion moves between a protected school environment and a dangerous ruined Japan. Its dual structure and visual imagination make it one of the most distinctive entries in the genre.
3%
In 3%, only a small fraction of candidates can pass a demanding selection process to reach a better life. The series turns social inequality into a futuristic competition, pairing suspense with sharp commentary on ambition and access.
The Rain
This Danish survival drama follows siblings crossing a changed landscape after a virus spreads through rainfall. The Rain keeps its focus on family, resilience, and the search for safety in a world rebuilt by adaptation.
All of Us Are Dead
Set in a high school under quarantine, All of Us Are Dead mixes survival tension with coming-of-age drama. Its closed setting and fast-moving ensemble give the story a sharp, contemporary rhythm.
These series show how sci-fi and survival storytelling continue to evolve, offering new ways to imagine community, identity, and the future.
