The year 2020 brought with it a relatively new streaming service, Apple TV+, which has gone on to cement itself as one of the best sci-fi destinations. Having launched only a few months prior, the platform was still finding its footing with its programming. Amazing Stories was one of the streamer’s earliest shows, preceded by the likes of The Morning Show, For All Mankind, and See. However, the remake of Steven Spielberg‘s 1985 classic series was not well received, earning a mere 41% from critics on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Apple TV+ did not proceed with more seasons of the show after the initial five episodes. However, Amazing Stories has reappeared on streaming charts after five years, hinting at renewed interest in the show.
Amazing Stories is an anthology series with each episode focusing on a new premise with a new cast, setting, and era. These stories are quite emotional as they transform everyday occurrences into heartwarming miracles. The series’ cast includes Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf), Victoria Pedretti (You), Hailey Kilgore (9-1-1: Nashville), Robert Forster (Banyon), Sasha Lane (The Crowded Room), Jacob Latimore (The Chi), Josh Holloway (Lost), Austin Stowell (NCIS: Origins), Kerry Lynne Bishé (Halt and Catch Fire), and more. Executive producers include Spielberg, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey, Eddy Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Chris Long, Don Kurt, and David Goodman.
Spielberg created the original Amazing Stories, which ran for two seasons on NBC from 1985 to 1987. Every episode was around 25 minutes and told a standalone story, save for a couple of multi-part arcs. NBC aired a total of forty-five episodes, receiving twelve Emmy nominations and winning five. The series was known for enlisting famous actors for its stories.
What Other Sci-Fi Shows Are Streaming On Apple TV+?
The service has become a hub for some of the hottest sci-fi dramas. Each show features a unique premise and production style, but they all have the Apple TV+ mark of quality. From workplace dramas like Severance to post-apocalyptic ones like Silo, the wide range of stories is a testament to human creativity. The platform has also done an excellent job with book-to-series adaptations of shows like Foundation, Murderbot, Dark Matter, and The Changeling. More shows like See, For All Mankind, Invasion, and Constellation increase the streamer’s sci-fi appeal. Apple TV+ has several upcoming sci-fi shows, including Time Bandits, Pluribus, and Neuromancer.
All five episodes of Amazing Stories are available to stream on Apple TV+. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.