Fantasy TV Shows Stories

Is there anything more fun than an episodic fantasy adventure? Whether it’s a binge-worthy saga on streaming, or a new series airing on a conventional weekly schedule, a fantasy show can bring viewers together with its depiction of imaginative worlds.

Clearly, in the eight seasons the adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series aired on HBO, Game of Thrones reshaped popular perception of fantasy. But even Westeros had its predecessors. Earlier series such as Xena: Warrior Princess, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, or True Blood have their legions of devoted fans.

At the same time, Game of Thrones does serve as a clear ‘before’ and ‘after’ dividing line for fantasy shows. The success of the series has paved the way for ambitious adaptations of other book sagas, such as the Amazon Prime adaptations of The Wheel of Time or Good Omens,  Netflix’s Shadow and Bone​, or even the adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comics

If you need a guide through the wealth of fantasy TV shows waiting to be discovered, we offer reviews, recommendations, and guides to help you find your way through this massive realm.

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Review: The Highs and Many Lows of The Rings of Power Season One

The Amazon show is mostly a mess, but there's redemptive potential.

All Eight Episodes of Kindred Adaptation to Premiere December 13th

The FX show is based on Octavia E. Butler's novel of the same name.

Everything You Should Know About the Fire and Blood Book

"Madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin." 

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Does waiting for more Stranger Things have you stuck in The Upside Down? 

What Are the Rings of Power? The History and Abilities of Tolkien's 20 Rings

Everything you need to know about the rings at the center of the new TV series. 

The First Trailer for The Wheel of Time Has Arrived

"No matter what happens...the pain we face...the heartbreak...the Wheel keeps turning."

A Primer to the Post-Apocalyptic World of Y: The Last Man 

Get to know the Eisner Award-winning comic series.  

Octavia Butler's Kindred to Be Adapted for a Pilot by FX

Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will write and executive produce. 

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Missing Westview already? These five compelling shows might offer the antidote.