The best fantasy TV shows on Netflix will take you to magical worlds, far and wide

With Wednesday, Tim Burton has more gold to mine in the Addams Family story. The series follows the story of Wednesday Addams, played with unbridled delight by Jenna Ortega, as she is sent to attend Nevermore Academy – the school for outcasts. Throughout the first season, Wednesday investigates a murder mystery plaguing the school and the nearby town of Jericho. She may not make friends easily, but she definitely makes her mark (as does the show).

Based on the Vertigo comic book of the same name, Sweet Tooth is set in a post-pandemic dystopian future where children are born with animal characteristics. These “hybrids” are denigrated by the general public and blamed for an extinction level event known as the “Great Collapse.” Our hero is a half-boy, half-deer hybrid named Gus (Christian Convery) who goes on a journey to find and possibly cure his long-lost mother.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is a global phenomenon. The hit anime got a live-action on Netflix, and thanks to Oda’s vision, this One Piece was an instant hit with fans all over the world. The cast’s engaging ensemble performances, the show’s immersive world-building and action-packed atmosphere prove that a live-action adaptation can absolutely succeed.
The show, like the anime and manga before it, follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) as he pursues his dream of becoming a pirate and finds Gol D. Roger’s legendary treasure known as One Piece.

Inspired by the comic books written by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke and Key follow the Locke family as they try to pick up the pieces after the Unity’s patriarch is mysteriously murdered. They return to Keyhouse, their ancestral home, and soon strange things begin to happen. Luke’s three siblings – Tyler, (Connor Jessup), Kensi (Emilia Jones), and Buddy (Jackson Robert Scott) – and their mother, Nina (Darby Stanchfield), discover the keys that unlock all kinds of magical secrets that could give answers. After their father’s death.

Lockwood & Co is based on the book series by Jonathan Stroud. The YA series revolves around three young paranormal investigators who battle ghost threats on behalf of a fledgling psychic detection agency in London. The sharp dialogue and chemistry between the three leads – Lucy Carlyle, Anthony Lockwood and George Karim – make this program enjoyable.

The Witcher stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, the show’s titular hero. Based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski – which first inspired the popular video game series – the Netflix show follows Geralt’s adventures as he hunts monsters. With its detailed world-building and ensemble performances, The Witcher is a must-watch for all fans of the fantasy genre.

Cavill left the series after the third season, and Liam Hemsworth took over the role.

The Sandman hails from the brilliant mind of Neil Gaiman. Inspired by characters and stories from his beloved DC comic book series, the show follows Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), aka the Dream King, aka Dream, as he ventures across multiple worlds and timelines to recover items stolen from him, and rebuild his power. , and save The Dreaming – also known as his home.

The show’s cast is packed with amazing talent, including Charles Dance, Jenna Coleman, Boyd Holbrook, Gwendoline Christie, Patton Oswalt, Mark Hamill, Stephen Fry, David Thewlis, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Vivian Acheampong, and Mason Alexander Park.

Dead Boy Detectives is the second series in Neil Gaiman’s Sandman universe to arrive on Netflix. The film revolves around two dead teenage boys – George Rickstro is Edwin Payne and Jayden Revere is Charles Rowland – who decide that the afterlife is for fools and instead join forces to solve supernatural mysteries.

Based on the hit YA book series by Daniel “Lemony Snicket” Handler, Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events follows the story of Violet (Malina Weissman), Klaus (Louis Haynes), and Sunny Baudelaire (Presley Smith) – three down-on-his-luck orphans facing headwinds. Of the challenges. They seek to uncover the truth about their parents. If only greedy Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) would stop standing in their way.

Arcane is an anime series that easily raises the bar for the genre. Inspired by the hugely popular game League of Legends, the show explores the origin stories of two iconic characters from the video game. In the process, this beautifully animated program deconstructs heavy issues like class warfare and trauma.

Shadow and Bone is based on the popular Grishaverse novel series by Leigh Bardugo. The series revolves around Alina Starkov (Jessie Mi Li), a young woman who discovers that she has special abilities. Discovering that she is a Grisha (or magic user) is just the beginning of her adventure as she faces the huge responsibility of bringing peace to a war-torn world.

Netflix continues its efforts to produce the perfect live-action film adaptation of a successful anime series. Avatar: The Last Airbender follows a familiar story from the animated series and follows a young man, Aang, who discovers that he is the last Airbender – the proverbial chosen one who can control the four main elements: air, fire, water and earth. Netflix found enough promise in the startup to do just that Renewed for a second and third season.

Castlevania hails from comic book writer Warren Ellis and takes inspiration from the Konami video games Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The series follows heroes Trevor Belmont (Richard Armitage), Alucard (James Callis), and Sypha Belnades (Alejandra Reynoso) as they battle Dracula and his minions. With an aesthetic that honors Konami games; persuasive writing; And heaps of gore-filled action, this is a title worth adding to your watchlist.

Warrior Nun is based on Ben Dunn’s comic book Warrior Nun Areala. The series follows Ava Silva, a young woman who wakes up in a morgue with superpowers and a divine artifact stuck in her back. Her journey of self-discovery reveals a new purpose in life: to fight demons and other monsters of hell on Earth. Why? Because she is now a member of an ancient sect of supernatural nuns known as the Order of the Crusader Sword.

It’s a crazy, bloody thrill ride that has been running for two seasons on the streamer – which means it won’t take long for you to enjoy it.

Matt Groening, creator of animation giants The Simpsons and Futurama, brings his unique sensibilities to Netflix with Disenchantment. The five-season series takes viewers to medieval Europe and a fantasy kingdom called Dreamland. The series follows the adventures of the rebellious and often drunk Princess Bean (Abbi Jacobson), her demon sidekick Lucy (Eric Andre), and their dwarf friend Elfo (Nat Faxon) as they wander through the surrounding lands, encounter strange characters, and uncover an all-encompassing mystery. plot.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a prequel series to Jim Henson’s classic 1982 film The Dark Crystal. The show follows three brave Gelflings – Rian, Priya and Deet – as they raise a rebellion against the Skiski race after learning the truth about the source of their rulers’ power. The series relied heavily on practical effects and puppetry and kept the use of CGI to a minimum. Due to production costs, the show was canceled after one season. But boy, what a great season.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a YA supernatural series created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Creative Director of Archie Comics. He’s the same guy who brought Riverdale to the CW, which makes sense given the similar tone of both shows. This Sabrina, unlike the 90s sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch, delves heavily into the occult. It’s a wonderfully mature look at the character, and it planted the seeds for what the streamer could do with original programming in the genre. Basically, Sabrina walked so Wednesday could run.