The Best Fantasy TV Shows on Netflix
Netflix has spent big on fantasy over the past few year. The result? A lot of very good TV.
Here are our picks for the best fantasy shows on Netflix. If you're after fantasy movies, head here.
The Witcher (2019—)
When I first heard that Henry Cavill had been cast as Geralt in The Witcher TV show, based a novel that became a very popular video game, I thought, "This can't be good."
Then I watched the first episode and thought, "This isn't good."
But then, eventually the show somehow was good? Then it became a phenomenon. Now it's one of the most popular shows on Netflix.
Arcane (2021—)
It's hard to believe I've got two shows based on video games on my list here. Arcane is just that good.
Based on the characters and lore of League of Legends, Arcane is just an absolutely beautifully animated show about family, trauma and the impact of poverty. Just an astonishingly good show to look at.
Hellbound
Hellbound is a dark fantasy show about supernatural creatures who drag people to hell. If you just got done with Squid Game and have a hankering for more Korean television, look no further. This rules.
Shadow and Bone (2021—)
Shadow and Bone is based on a series of young adult fantasy novels written by Leigh Bardugo. There's a sense this show wasn't quite as good as some might have hoped, and didn't quite go as mainstream as some expected. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't check it out.
Sweet Tooth (2021—)
Sweet Tooth is a fantasy drama based on the comic book of the same name. After a pandemic -- stay with me here -- hybrid babies are born that are half human, half animal.
As you might expect, a schism appears. Some people can't handle the emergence of this new hybrid and blame them for the pandemic. The show has been renewed for a second season, so now is a good time to play catch-up. Read More…
