When You Really Need Some Magic
Sure, Game of Thrones conquered the fantasy realm with dragons, dynasties, and drama—but it’s far from the only crown jewel in the genre. The fantasy TV world is bursting with powerful witches, immortal vampires, sarcastic demon-hunters, and time-traveling romantics. If you thought Westeros had a monopoly on magical mayhem, think again.
The Sandman
Adapted from Neil Gaiman’s cult comic series, The Sandman is a haunting, poetic exploration of dreams, desire, and destiny. It follows Morpheus, the literal Lord of Dreams, as he escapes captivity and attempts to restore balance to his crumbling realm. With jaw-dropping visuals and rich mythological undertones, the show blends dark fantasy with philosophical depth.
The Sandman: Season 2 | Volume 2 Official Teaser | Netflix by Netflix
Stranger Things
This nostalgic Netflix hit kicks off when a young boy disappears and a mysterious girl with telekinetic powers appears in a sleepy Indiana town. But what starts as a missing child case quickly spirals into an interdimensional battle involving the terrifying Upside Down. Stranger Things mixes ‘80s pop culture, teen friendship, and creature horror into one thrilling ride.
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Peacemaker
Yes, it’s technically a superhero show—but Peacemaker takes such unhinged swings that it lands squarely in fantasy territory. The series follows John Cena’s absurdly macho anti-hero as he battles alien butterflies, daddy issues, and his own ego. With bizarre creatures, soul-sucking helmets, and sass-powered sidekicks, it plays like Guardians of the Galaxy with way more swearing.
PEACEMAKER Season 2 Teaser (2023) With John Cena & Jennifer Holland by Film Royalty
Supernatural
For 15 seasons, brothers Sam and Dean Winchester drove their ’67 Impala across America fighting ghosts, demons, gods, and everything in between. The show starts as a monster-of-the-week road trip and slowly evolves into an epic battle between heaven and hell. Along the way, it delivers surprisingly emotional arcs, snarky one-liners, and fourth-wall-breaking brilliance.
Collection: Dean’s Last Year, or Season 3 | Supernatural, Supernatural
Attack On Titan
Set in a dystopian world where giant man-eating Titans have nearly wiped out humanity, this anime is brutal, relentless, and unforgettable. At first, it seems like a straightforward survival story—but the truth behind the Titans unlocks one of the deepest fantasy mythologies on screen. The animation is intense, the stakes are enormous, and the emotional punches hit harder than a Titan’s fist.
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Lost
What begins as a plane crash on a mysterious island morphs into a complex web of time travel, supernatural forces, and ancient prophecies. Lost blends survival drama with mystical elements, asking questions about fate, destiny, and identity. The island itself becomes a living, breathing fantasy world filled with polar bears, smoke monsters, and secret bunkers.
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S Line
Though details are scarce, S Line has floated to the surface of fantasy lists as a sleeper pick with surreal and supernatural overtones. Its storyline weaves together ordinary characters and extraordinary events, creating a world just slightly askew from our own. It channels the spirit of magical realism, where dreams might be portals and coincidences feel cursed.
Wednesday
Tim Burton’s Wednesday reimagines the iconic Addams Family character as a gothic teen sleuth at a school for supernatural misfits. With psychic visions, shape-shifting monsters, and family secrets, the show is equal parts mystery, magic, and morbid fun. Jenna Ortega absolutely owns the role, bringing deadpan wit and emotional complexity to the famously stone-faced Wednesday.
Wednesday Addams | Official Teaser | Netflix, Netflix
Ironheart
This Marvel series centers on Riri Williams, a genius teen inventor who builds her own Iron Man-style suit—but this isn’t just tech, it’s a near-mythic weapon. As she faces enemies from both the magical and technological realms, the line between science and fantasy blurs. With ties to Wakandan mysticism and ancient power sources, Ironheart injects soul and wonder into the superhero formula.
Marvel Television's Ironheart | Official Trailer | Disney+, Marvel Entertainment
Outlander
Nurse Claire Randall travels from 1945 to 18th-century Scotland and falls into a sweeping tale of love, unrest, and prophecy. What begins as historical drama quickly becomes fantastical with time portals, druid rituals, and fate-driven romance. The chemistry between Claire and Highlander Jamie Fraser is pure fire, and the show isn’t afraid to lean into both brutality and beauty.
Outlander | Best Of: Jamie and Claire Season 7 Moments | STARZ, STARZ
Percy Jackson And The Olympians
Greek gods walk among us, and Percy Jackson is their half-blood kid with a destiny. This Disney+ reboot breathes new life into the beloved YA series with a faithful, family-friendly tone and cinematic flair. Magical creatures, enchanted weapons, and Mount Olympus drama make this a classic quest tale. It’s like Harry Potter but with more lightning bolts and sass.
Percy Jackson and The Olympians | Official Trailer | Disney+, Walt Disney Studios Canada
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Buffy Summers just wants to pass high school—but first, she has to save the world from vampires, demons, and the occasional apocalypse. Created by Joss Whedon, this cult classic redefined supernatural TV with its blend of teen angst and monster metaphors. Each episode juggles horror, humor, and surprisingly deep emotional themes.
The Witcher
Geralt of Rivia is a grumpy monster hunter with a big sword, bad luck, and serious main-character energy. Based on Polish novels, The Witcher blends grim fairy tales, political intrigue, and ancient magic into a dense, brooding epic. Toss in a powerful sorceress, a child of destiny, and a bard who won’t shut up—and you’ve got Netflix’s answer to high fantasy.
The Witcher: Season 3 | Official Trailer | Netflix, Netflix
The Vampire Diaries
This isn’t just about neck-biting—The Vampire Diaries dives into doppelgängers, witches, ancient curses, and ghostly subplots galore. Set in the town of Mystic Falls, the series explores the messy love triangle between two vampire brothers and a mortal girl. The show evolves from teen melodrama into full-blown supernatural soap opera.
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The Mandalorian
Din Djarin may wear beskar armor, but underneath is a classic fantasy hero on a quest across space. With its lone gunslinger motif, magical artifacts, and a mysterious child with mystical powers (hi Grogu), the show channels fantasy through a Western lens. The Force is more magical than scientific here, blurring the line between Jedi and wizard.
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Lucifer
The Devil gets bored of his fiery home and decides to solve murders in L.A.—naturally. Lucifer blends celestial politics, divine metaphysics, and romantic dramedy into a surprisingly soulful show. Over six seasons, it explores free will, redemption, and whether the Devil can change his spots (or wings). It’s fantasy with a wink—and maybe a little smolder.
Official Trailer | Season 1 | LUCIFER, Lucifer
True Blood
Set in Louisiana, this HBO series introduces a world where vampires have “come out” thanks to synthetic blood. But soon, the town of Bon Temps is crawling with werewolves, witches, fairies, and shape-shifters. The show is part soap, part steamy thriller, and part Southern Gothic fever dream.
True Blood - Season 1: Trailer - Official HBO UK, HBO UK
WandaVision
Wanda Maximoff creates an entire alternate reality to live out her sitcom dream life with Vision—what could go wrong? The show shifts styles from the ‘50s to the 2010s, with a mystery bubbling beneath its TV-perfect surface. As reality begins to crack, chaos magic and grief collide in one of the most inventive fantasy stories Marvel has ever told.
We’ve All Been There Clip | Marvel Studios’ WandaVision | Disney+, Marvel Entertainment
Once Upon A Time
When fairy-tale characters are cursed to forget their identities and live in our world, chaos, magic, and heartbreak follow. Once Upon A Time weaves together the stories of Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, Peter Pan, and more into a giant narrative mash-up. It’s part soap opera, part bedtime story—with plenty of plot twists and magical duels.
Once Upon a Time 100 Episodes Trailer (HD), TV Promos
The Twilight Zone
Every episode is a standalone tale of the uncanny, from time loops to devilish deals to alternate realities. Rod Serling’s iconic anthology show blurred the lines between science fiction, fantasy, and morality tale. Some episodes veer into full-on magic or metaphysical horror, often leaving viewers with a haunting sense of wonder.
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Charmed
Three sisters discover they’re powerful witches destined to fight evil in San Francisco. Armed with spells, potions, and premonitions, they battle demons while navigating careers, love lives, and sibling drama. The original series balanced camp and empowerment, offering weekly magical misadventures with emotional stakes. It’s a fan favorite for a reason: sisterhood, spellbooks, and sass.
No One Believes Phoebe | Charmed, Charmed
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