A list of TV shows with that pose extended inquiry into philosophical inquiry about the nature of life. Elements related characters asking themselves or (indirectly) the viewer about purpose, meaning, free-will etc. Or posing repeated scenarios where those elements present themselves.
Genre crossover may be with Social-Sci-Fi or Psychological Drama.
Dystopian, which literally means "bad" and "place" in Greek - refers to a setting primarily based around a society under the control of a repressive regime. The nature of these societies may vary. Not always explicitly political, some may be religious, corporate or criminal in nature. You can expect, as a normality, political and social oppression, secret police, open political corruption as well as a totalitarian scope to their power. Dystopian narrative often implicitly or sometimes explicitly offer dialogue about contemporary society.
They may also emerge as the byproduct of the crumbling of society, leaning into Post-Apocalyptic fiction.
This list does not include shows where a Dystopian setting is peripheral, or adjacent or only present within certain episodes of the show.
TV Shows I plan to watch.
Fantasy & Sci Fi TV I have watched.
TV shows I might get around to watch at some point
recommendations
by Marshminnow