The best apocalyptic shows combine an intriguing story with compelling character arcs.
Most are emotional, often to the point of gut-wrenching, while some offer a more humorous take.
Many focus on the apocalypse as merely a backdrop for a larger story about the state of humanity.
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Survivors have been living in space, but now its time to try and reinhabit the Earth.
A group is sent down to accomplish this, all made up of juvenile delinquents.
When they arrive, however, they find that there are descendants of survivors living on the ground already.
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While the characters are stereotypical portrayals,theres something satisfying about seeing how it all plays out.
John Doe (Anthony Mackie) suffers from amnesia and doesnt remember much of anything about his life before.
But everyone is afraid to question the status quo.
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