'Scavengers Reign' is the best sci-fi show of 2023

In a year where buzzy science-fiction franchises like Star Wars and Marvel have delivered underwhelming TV offerings, Max Original Scavengers Reign stands out not just as a breath of fresh air, but as a reminder of the power and potential of original sci-fi.Here, there is no hurried scramble to link to existing properties, no frenzy of Easter eggs meant to appease viewers' nostalgia. Instead, co-creators Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner (working from their 2016 short Scavengers) craft a tight