GoKawiilNetflix has steadily expanded its content library. A quick scroll through the streamer's selection shows how vast the choices are. For genre TV fans -- specifically, the fantasy genre -- there's a whole universe of options waiting for you to click play on. Now, the only question is, where do you start?
Well, fret not. I am here to help make your search a breeze.
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. From a spooky murder mystery to a dystopian coming-of-age adventure and a colorful pirate journey, you'll find it all. If you have a hankering for otherworldly beat battles, they're here, too.
Below is CNET's guide to the best fantasy TV shows Netflix has to offer. I'll be updating this list regularly, so be sure to check back.
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Casey Crafford/Netflix One Piece Eiichiro Oda's One Piece is a global phenomenon. The hit anime got the live-action works on Netflix and, thanks to the insight provided by Oda, this One Piece instantly became a hit with fans the world over. The cast's fun collective performances and the program's immersive world-building and action-packed vibe proved that a live-action adaptation can absolutely work.
The program, like the anime and manga before it, follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) as he pursues his dream to become a pirate and find Gol D. Roger's legendary treasure known as, wait for it, the One Piece.
Susie Allnutt/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.
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