Netflix Elevates Its Sci-Fi Game With A New Philip K. Dick Adaptation

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Netflix is moving further into science fiction by announcing it will create a series based on a novel by Philip K. Dick.

Netflix still leads in total viewers compared to other streaming platforms. But when it comes to science fiction, services like Prime Video and Apple TV are delivering better quality shows. Prime Video has had some successes, including popular series like Upload, The Expanse, and Fallout. However, Apple TV consistently produces critically acclaimed sci-fi content.

Unlike some other platforms, Netflix has generally stuck to tried-and-true formulas when it comes to science fiction. While they’ve occasionally tried new things lately, they haven’t had a major hit in a while. Thankfully, it looks like Netflix is now making a real effort to improve its sci-fi offerings by adapting a promising book.

Netflix’s Adaption Of Philip K. Dick’s The World Jones Made Is Its Most Ambitious Sci-Fi Project In A Long Time

Everyone is eagerly awaiting the final season of Stranger Things, but the show also points out a problem with Netflix’s science fiction offerings. Most of the sci-fi content on the platform is either a continuation of an existing series or a predictable rehash of common tropes.

Good news for fans of Philip K. Dick: Netflix is adapting his 1956 novel, The World Jones Made. The series, titled The Future is Ours (or El futuro es nuestro in Spanish), will be set after a major environmental catastrophe and explore how society responds with strict new rules to protect the environment and address issues like hunger and violence.

Filming for the series is already well underway. According to Francisco Ramos, Netflix’s VP of content for Latin America, the show is incredibly ambitious and complex, comparable in scope to major productions like One Hundred Years of Solitude and The Eternaut (as reported by Variety).

Netflix’s The Future Is Ours Is Taking Some Risky Creative Liberties

Okay, so I just got a look at what’s happening with Netflix’s The Future is Ours, and honestly, while the source material and Philip K. Dick’s legacy have me excited, I’m already a little worried. Apparently, the showrunner, Mateo Gil, has confirmed they’re making a big change – they’re completely ditching the alien storyline from the original books. That’s a pretty bold move, and frankly, a little concerning for fans like me who were hoping for a faithful adaptation.

As a movie buff, I was really surprised by this change. It felt like they were trying to make the story more down-to-earth and relatable, focusing on everyday problems. But honestly, in the book, the whole alien storyline was the key. It wasn’t just about aliens; it was a brilliant way to talk about how we treat people who are different, our fears, and our prejudices. Taking that away completely guts the real meaning of the story, you know? The biggest, most thought-provoking part of the book just disappears.

The Team Behind The Netflix Philip K. Dick Adaptation Is Promising

Many viewers are questioning how closely the new series sticks to Philip K. Dick’s work. However, it’s reassuring to know the show is being made by the team behind Netflix’s The Eternaut and One Hundred Years of Solitude, which gives us confidence in its quality. While success isn’t guaranteed, this talented production team suggests the series will be visually impressive and faithfully capture the themes of the original story.

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2025-11-10 05:08