Sci-fi fans are urging people to check out a lesser-known show on Netflix that has gone relatively unnoticed but achieved a rare and perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, called Travelers, has been deemed 'addictive' and 'underrated' by viewers who say others will love it.
Reddit users recommend Travelers
One person took to Reddit to ask for recommendations for a new series to watch, leaving others to urge them to watch the lesser-known sci-fi show on Netflix. Posting on the Netflix subreddit, one user had requested suggestions, stating they 'needed' a new programme to watch. They added: "I'm kind of picky I prefer longer shows with multiple seasons, longer episodes, and most importantly a really good story/plot that keeps you wanting to watch."
They also listed some of their favourite series, including Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Ozark, and Suits. "I'm looking for something with a strong story/plot, multiple seasons, and enough episodes to really get invested in," they added. Other users were quick to share their suggestions, but one TV series that was mentioned over and over again was Travelers, a 2016 Netflix show with a rare, perfect rating score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Viewers praise the show
"TRAVELERS!! Guaranteed you will love it," one user enthused. Another wrote: "Finally another that has enjoyed the series. Most folks have never heard of it." A third user added: "I love Travelers. I've even rewatched it. So underrated and I'm not really sure why."
Travelers is a science fiction television series set in a post-apocalyptic world centuries into the future, where the remaining survivors discover a method of sending consciousness back through time. They opt to transmit their consciousness into random individuals living in the 21st century, while endeavouring to alter the course of humanity's future.
Plot and reception
Equipped solely with their knowledge of history and an archive of social media profiles, the travelers — among them an FBI agent, a single mother and a college student — quickly realise that 21st-century relationships prove just as challenging as their high-stakes missions. The first season first appeared on Netflix in 2016, running for three series before the streaming giant axed it, much to the disappointment of its devoted fanbase.
Since its premiere, viewers have praised the plot's unpredictability and its 'fresh take' on the concept of time travel. Audiences have also praised the strong performances and sharp writing throughout. One reviewer commented: "It's very addictive once you start watching it and will want to binge it as quickly as possible." Another viewer added: "Travelers was that rare combination of the perfect sci-fi show. It had a fresh take on time travel, an extremely wonderful cast ensemble, a great story to tell, thrills galore, humour, and seriously great sci-fi enough to satisfy a community of people who love sci-fi with so much bad sci-fi being offered these days."
