Earth Abides (2024)

Earth Abides puts a unique spin on the concept of the world ending due to a devastating pandemic. However, it's not the typical survival thriller or zombie apocalypse viewers have come to expect from the post-apocalyptic fiction subgenre. Instead, it follows Ish's (Alexander Ludwig) attempt to restart humanity, offering a slow and contemplative examination of what would happen if a few humans tried to build a simpler civilization. Earth Abides' engaging and philosophical premise will intrigue viewers who enjoy other slower, reflective post-apocalyptic stories like Raised by Wolves and Sweet Tooth.

In Earth Abides, a strange disease wipes out most of the human population, forcing the remnants of humanity to grapple with losing their loved ones and society as a whole. Fans of post-apocalyptic sagas that blend drama and action will love Earth Abides – so if you’re a Walking Dead or Last of Us fan, this show is for you. But without zombies or monsters to fight against, Earth Abides digs way deeper into the emotional core of human conflict, hope, and resilience.