Scifisarjat

Scifisarjat is a Finnish term used to refer to science fiction television series and similar serialized media. The word combines the English loanword scifi (science fiction) with sarja, the Finnish word for series. In Finnish media and online discourse, scifisarjat describe programs that build speculative worlds and feature futuristic technology, space travel, time manipulation, or encounters with aliens, typically presented in episodic or serialized formats across multiple seasons.

Most scifisarjat are produced for television or streaming platforms, and they can range from traditional space opera to more intimate near-future dramas. Common storytelling approaches include ongoing narrative arcs across seasons, standalone episodes with recurring ideas, or hybrid forms that mix science fiction with thriller, fantasy, or detective elements.

Historically, science fiction on television began in the mid-20th century with anthology series and space operas; in Finland the concept is driven mainly by global productions, translated titles, and streaming services that bring international scifi to Finnish audiences. The term scifisarjat is widely used in Finnish-language media guides, reviews and fan discussions to categorize titles.

Notable examples of scifisarjat in the broader international canon include Star Trek, Doctor Who, The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, The Expanse, Battlestar Galactica, Stranger Things, Westworld, and The Mandalorian. Finnish viewers also access many of these via streaming, in addition to locally produced science fiction or genre-blending series.

See also science fiction, television series, Finnish language terms for media.