Extrapolations has built a real following in Australia on Apple TV, and in the US on Apple TV among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The performances keep pace with the ambition of the writing. Available now on Apple TV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Extrapolations earns its spot. What makes Extrapolations work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. Eight interconnected stories told over 33 years explore how our planet’s changing climate will affect family, work, faith—and survival. It was aired in 2023. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Extrapolations is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. Solos is the obvious comparison, but Extrapolations earns its own place alongside it. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The performances stay grounded even as the ideas get bigger. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

Extrapolations wrapped up in 2023, created by Scott Z. Burns — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.