There’s nothing like cozying up with a good fantasy series to take your mind off of reality. With so many great options out there, it can be hard to choose which one to watch next. Luckily, we’ve compiled a list of the top 6 fantasy series to binge-watch, so you can pick your next favorite with ease! there’s something for everyone on this list. So, if you’re looking for your next great fantasy series to watch, look no further!
. The Witcher
Set in a medieval sort of world filled with monsters and magic, the series revolves around the adventures of Geralt of Rivia - played by Henry Cavill. Geralt is a a trained witcher, better known as a monster hunter for hire who has vowed to remain politically impartial. But that resolve is challenged when he finds himself bound by destiny to Princess Ciri of Cintra. Together Geralt and the love of his life, a fierce sorceress named Yennefer with a dark past, must try to protect this child and in the process alter the course of destiny itself, as well as a continent on the brink of war. The witcher, right now, has 2 seasons and the 3rd season's production is going on.
. The Wheel Of Time
When it comes to high-budget fantasy genre series, the phrase "the next Game of Thrones" gets thrown around a lot. The epic fantasy series stepping up to the plate is Amazon Prime's The Wheel of Time. Comparisons to Game of Thrones are inevitable, if a little tired - The Wheel of Time feels closer to The Lord of the Rings. The series is set in a world in which a select group of women have access to magical powers, but men can't tap into it without going insane and dying. When the story kicks off, an ancient evil (the "Dark One") is stirring and an ancient hero has been reborn into one of five young adults and friends from a tiny village: Rand , Perrin , Mat , Egwene or Nynaeve. Finding out which one of them is the Dragon Reborn will hopefully let people, through the eyes of these five kids, see this giant and complex world that surrounds them. The Wheel continues to turn at Prime Video with the second season of The Wheel of Time in production.
. Fate: The Winx Saga
Y'all would've heard about Winx club right? Fate: The Winx Saga is the live action remake of the animation series Winx Club It follows fire fairy Bloom as she enrolls at the Alfea school for fairies, a magical boarding school that trains high-school-age fairies all over the Otherworld. Fairies live in a separate realm than humans; different types of fairies have different powers, usually involving a natural element or tapping into psychic abilities like sensing others’ emotions. Bloom spent her whole life thinking she was a human, until a tragic accident revealed her fiery powers. While at school, she meets four other girls: light fairy princess Stella, athletic water fairy Aisha, aloof mind fairy Musa, and plucky earth fairy Terra . Bloom just wants to learn more about her past and her magic, but the more she discovers about her mysterious origins, the more dark secrets she uncovers. Sounds interesting right? Fate's season 2 is already out on Netflix. It was released lately.
. Stranger Things
Stranger Things is one of the best fantasy TV shows ever made. It’s a Netflix series that pays tribute to the sci-fi and horror movies of the 80s. The story follows a group of teenage friends and the mysterious disappearance of one of their friends. The show is an excellent blend of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It has everything you could want in a good fantasy series – likable characters, amazing visuals, brilliant acting, and a gripping storyline. Stranger Things also pays homage to many famous movies of the 80s such as E.T., The Goonies, and The Twilight Zone. You will see many references to these movies throughout the series.
. Arcane
Heard of league of legends? The next show we're gonna talk about is an animated show based on the game - League of legends The show is named Arcane. It is the origin story of two legendary League of Legends characters: Jinx and Vy In this action-packed series, the two are determined to bring down the injustices that currently face their underground poverty-stricken and despair-filled society, Zaun. Tensions between two cities - Zaun and Piltover boil over as new inventions threaten revolution. In Piltover, Hextech democratizes magic, in Zaun, a drug transforms humans into monsters. The show was announced to be renewed for a second season on November 20 2021.
. Sweet Tooth
The original series, based on the DC comic of the same name, will transport viewers into a world where human-animal hybrids exist. Sweet Tooth will drop viewers into the world of a young deer-boy named Gus whose been sequestered away in safety for a decade. A product of the unexpected results of “The Great Crumble” 10 years ago, Gus is a human-animal hybrid. Having spent the first years of his life sheltered, the world opens up to him when he befriends a wanderer named Jepperd. The man had saved him from the cruel fate other hybrids have faced. They’ve been the casualties of the fears humans harbor, blaming the hybrids for the virus that swept the land so long ago. Together, the two traverse America looking for answers about their lives from Gus’ origins to Jeppard’s past. Along the way, Gus begins to learn more about hybrids, their fight to protect one another in the face of grave danger, and the place he wants to make in the world for himself and those around him. On July 29 2021 Netflix officially renewed sweet tooth for a season 2.
Fantasy series are an excellent source of escapism. They help you forget about the problems in the real world and transport you to another world. The best fantasy series are the ones that make you feel like you’ve stepped into a different world. These series are so well-written and immersive that they will leave you breathless. Most importantly, each one of these shows is binge-worthy. They are addictive enough to make you keep coming back for more until you finish the entire season in one go.
