Prey

Prey has built a real following in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Hulu among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 7,809 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Amber Midthunder — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

There is a reason Prey keeps coming up in conversation. Prey uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. When danger threatens her camp, the fierce and highly skilled Comanche warrior Naru sets out to protect her people. But the prey she stalks turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal. Amber Midthunder and Dakota Beavers lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. It was released in 2022. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find Prey genuinely rewarding. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Watch for Amber Midthunder in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.