Predestination (2014)
Predestination is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller based on Robert Heinlein’s short story All You Zombies. It follows a time-traveling agent (Ethan Hawke) working for a secret organization that prevents crimes before they happen.
The past, present, and future are fixed — time travel cannot alter what has already happened or what is destined to occur.
Legion (2017–2019)
David Haller is a troubled young man diagnosed as schizophrenic, but after a strange encounter he discovers special powers that will change his life forever.
Groundhog Day (1993)
A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day.
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells
In The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, a scientist travels to the distant future using his time machine, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations and Earth’s eventual decay. Through his journey, he explores themes of evolution, class division, and the passage of time.
Dark (2017–2020)
A family saga with a supernatural twist, set in a German town where the disappearance of two young children exposes the relationships among four families.
Time Travel in Outlander
Outlander, based on Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling book series, is a historical romance leaning on intricate use of time travel. At its heart, Outlander is a tale of love, loyalty, and survival, but it is also a masterclass in the narrative potential of time travel. The series uses time travel not as a mere plot device but as a lens to explore identity, destiny, and the impact of individual actions across generations.
Exploring Time Travel Across the TARDIS Timeline
Doctor Who, the beloved British sci-fi series that began in 1963, is a cultural phenomenon built on the concept of time travel. The show’s protagonist, the Doctor, a Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey, journeys across time and space. Over its decades-long run, Doctor Who has used time travel not just as a plot device, but as a tool for exploring moral dilemmas, historical events, and the consequences of tampering with time.
Time Travel in Star Trek
Time travel has been a cornerstone of Star Trek storytelling, serving as a vehicle for exploring moral dilemmas, human nature, and the complex interplay between past, present, and future. Across its many series, Star Trek has employed time travel in inventive and thought-provoking ways, cementing its place as one of the franchise’s most iconic narrative devices.
Tenet (2020)
Armed with only the word “Tenet,” and fighting for the survival of the entire world, CIA operative, The Protagonist, journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a global mission that unfolds beyond real time.
