With Ridley Scott as its executive producer, Raised By Wolves brought a bold perspective to the TV screen, combining elements of science fiction, mystery, and philosophy while involving subjects like religious wars and the importance of family.
Given this plethora of themes, fans who are looking for a show that deals with the same elements and subjects are surrounded by good options, having the chance to draw parallels between shows or explore new points of view that weren't considered before.
Foundation (2021-) - Available On AppleTV+
Considered one of the best sci-fi TV shows of 2021, Foundation is about the journey of a group of people trying to defend their beliefs while having to live under the Galactic Empire. The cast includes known actors such as Jared Harris and Lee Pace, with Lou Llobell playing the protagonist. The Raised By Wolves fans who are fond of discussions involving religion might find in this one what they're looking for: another ambitious series that highlights philosophical questions and the dangers of religious authoritarianism.
Devs (2020) - Available On Hulu
A miniseries released in 2020, Devs focus on free will and determinism, following the story of an employee of a quantum computing company who finds herself involved with a thread of secrets as well as the mysterious disappearance of her boyfriend. While the show has a slower pace than some might expect, it managed to receive fairly positive reviews by the critics and its audience, becoming an option for anyone who's interested in a show that presents a philosophical debate, but with other questions and from a different angle than Raised By Wolves.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994) - Available On Paramount+
A sci-fi staple, a Trek classic, and a landmark of the '80s. The Next Generation is a "sci-fi 101" and fans of Raised By Wolves will find similarities easily. Following the Star Trek format, the show was responsible for innovative subjects with the android Data searching for his humanity and episodes dealing with themes such as religious wars and belief in deities.
The classic is an invitation to the exploration of philosophical questions and the mysteries of the universe, subjects that will certainly feel familiar to the Raised By Wolves fan and might instigate new points of view and ethics discussions.
Avenue 5 (2020-) - Available On HBO
Most likely the wildcard of the list, Avenue 5 is the show for those who don't want to be away from the sci-fi genre, but also want a new angle. With Hugh Laurie as its protagonist, the show follows the crew and guests of a seemingly relaxing space cruise ship when an accident leaves them stranded in space. With beautiful visual effects and design, the HBO show hints at philosophical questions, but from a comedy perspective that ensures a light kind of entertainment. Quite the opposite of Raised By Wolves, since it lacks that darker, mysterious tone, Avenue 5 might look like a weird choice, though it's not a boring one.
The OA (2016-2019) - Available On Netflix
Like Raised By Wolves, The OA is classified as a drama series that mixes elements of science fiction and mystery. Brit Marling plays a woman called "the OA" who appears seven years after being missing, inexplicably no longer blind. Despite being canceled, the show is still celebrated for its visual effects and includes actors like Zendaya, Hiam Abbass, Riz Ahmed, and Vincent Kartheiser. For those who enjoy the visual treats of Raised By Wolves, The OA won't disappoint with its scenery and for the ones looking for an extra layer of supernatural that the HBO show doesn't offer, this might be an interesting choice.
Star Trek: Picard (2020-) - Available On Amazon Prime Video
One of the most popular Star Trek TV series, Picard follows the life of an older Jean-Luc Picard who sees himself involved with the intricate politics of the war on all forms of artificial intelligence. With a delicate soundtrack by Jeff Russo, it might be appreciated by fans of Raised By Wolves for dealing with artificial intelligence and the conflicts between artificial and organic life. If the A.I.s from Raised By Wolves are having a hard time with humans, the ones from Picard are being persecuted and killed based on prejudice.
Tales From The Loop (2020-) - Available On Amazon Prime Video
Based on the art book of Simon Stålenhag, Tales from the Loop accompanies different people that live in the town of Mercer, where there's an underground facility called "The Loop". Though it was canceled after its first season, the behind-the-scenes facts of Tales From The Loop show that there was quite a lot of talent in its making. For those who are keen on the visual effects of Raised By Wolves and enjoy the theme of family, this show might be in their comfort zone, since innovative landscapes and parenthood, both aspects a fan will be familiar with, are at the core of this show.
The Leftovers (2014-2017) - Available On HBO Max
When the disappearance of 2% of the global population makes the biggest religions of the world end, the people left behind have to deal with emerging cults and grief. The Leftovers follows the lives of strangers who eventually find themselves intertwined with a plot involving religious conflicts and supernatural elements.
While religious conflicts are quite known by the Raised By Wolves fan, this show also provides a glimpse of psychological trauma caused by the clash of cults. Along with a cast that includes Justin Theroux, Christopher Eccleston, and Liv Tyler, the critically acclaimed show is right on the corner of Raised By Wolves.
Westworld (2016-) - Available On HBO
In Westworld, the subject of humanity is both a mind-blowing thought as well as an elegant idea. While quite more engaging at the beginning than in its later seasons, Westworld is still among the best of its genre. Like its successor Raised By Wolves, the show also has a focus on artificial intelligence, presenting an amusement park where visitors are entertained by artificial intelligence characters until some A.I.s become sentient. Stunning cinematography and soundtrack are combined with stellar performances by Ed Harris and Thandie Newton. While the Raised By Wolves fan might feel at home with its subjects, they might be surprised by the complex plot twists and great examples of foreshadowing that Westworld offers.
His Dark Materials (2019-) - Available On HBO
Anyone looking for the line that connects science fiction and anti-religion will stumble across His Dark Materials. Inspired by the books of Philip Pullman, the story navigates through the fight of science against the censorship of an authoritarian religious government. Unlike Raised By Wolves, the show explores this theme through multiple universes and portals between them, combining sci-fi and fantasy in a gorgeous project from its opening titles to its CGI details. For another point of view of Raised By Wolves' biblical references, divergent beliefs, and persecution of non-believers, this one is a must.