Netflix is the top dog in streaming for a reason. Actually, for many reasons, one of which is the streamer's expansive library of original content. And when it comes to genre shows, the service truly shines. Every taste and every type of fan can find a show worth watching -- whether it's an epic sci-fi title or one of its many fantasy shows. I'm going to talk about the latter.
You're here reading this because you're probably looking for some good fantasy TV show recommendations. Netflix has it all, from edgy to whimsical, and everything in between. I know that scrolling through pages of shows can be exhausting and leave it tough to pick a good show to watch. Well, rest easy, because I've done the work for you.
Do you want something filled with hack-and-slash monster hunting? Look no further than The Witcher. Alas, there is so much more on the streamer than that. From a spooky murder mystery to a dystopian coming-of-age adventure and a colorful pirate journey, you'll find it all. Oh, and if you have a hankering for otherworldly beat battles, they're here, too.
Scroll on for the best fantasy TV shows Netflix has to offer. Be sure to check back as I'll be updating this list regularly.
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Netflix The Witcher The Witcher stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, the program's titular hero. Based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski -- which first inspired the popular video game franchise -- the Netflix show follows the adventures of Geralt as he hunts monsters. Thanks to the detailed world-building and ensemble performances, The Witcher is a must-watch for any fans of the fantasy genre. Cavill left the series after season 3, with Liam Hemsworth taking over the role.
Netflix Wednesday With Wednesday, Tim Burton has found further gold to mine in the Addams Family story canon. The series follows Wednesday Addams, played with deadpan delight by Jenna Ortega, as she's sent off 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 leaves her mark (as does the program).
Justin Downing/Netflix Kaos Netflix's dark comedy takes place in a world where Greek gods and humans co-exist. It's a dysfunctional, misunderstood relationship, to be sure. Jeff Goldblum stars as Zeus, who reigns over Mount Olympus with a neurotic, power-hungry fist. Other gods featured in the series include Zeus's sister Hera (Janet McTeer), his son Dionysus (Nabhaan Rizwan), Prometheus (Stephen Dillane), Hades (David Thewlis), Poseidon (Cliff Curtis) and Medusa (Debi Mazar). If you're looking for something delightfully weird and different, this is the show for you.
Netflix Half Bad: The Bastard Son and the Devil Himself Inspired by the first book in Sally Green's Half Bad trilogy, the short-lived series follows a young man as he tries to find his place in the world. It's worth noting that he's the illegitimate son of the world's most notorious witch. Now, he has to tap into his powers before he turns 17, or things will go from bad to much, much worse. Unfortunately, the show was canceled after one season. However, that's good news, as it makes it an easy binge.
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