Top 20 Fantasy TV Shows 2026

The best fantasy TV shows 2026 – ranked by the community. Fantasy series are at their strongest when their worlds have consistent internal rules – and when the characters in those worlds face real choices with real consequences. This ranking covers epic multi-season series as well as more compact fantasy productions that hold up on content.

How are the series charts created?

Rankings are based on real user ratings. The more votes a show receives, the more stable its chart position. When you rate shows yourself, your personal recommendations improve too.

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Series Charts: Top 20

5. Lucifer

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Available on: Netflix (May change. Report errors)

Lucifer, the original fallen angel, is bored and unhappy in Hell and decides to retire to Los Angeles and open an upscale nightclub. After a murder takes place outside his club, he meets an intriguing homicide detective named Chloe, and partners up with her to solve cases. more

8. Grimm

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)

After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm. more

11. Heroes (2006)

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ (7/10 stars)

Heroes is a cult serial saga about people all over the world discovering that they have superpowers and trying to deal with how this change affects their lives. Not only are they discovering what having superpowers means to them but also the larger picture of where those powers come from and what th... more

17. Buffy: Im Bann der Dämonen

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Available on: Disney+ (May change. Report errors)

In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the forces of darkness. She is the Slayer. Buffy Summers is The Chosen One, the one girl in all the world with the strength and skill to fight the vampires. With the help of her close friends, Wil... more

19. Shadowhunters

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)

On her 18th birthday, Clary Fray discovers that she comes from a long line of Shadowhunters, group of human-angel hybrids who fight to protect their world by hunting down demons. With warlocks, vampires, werewolves, and ominous threats at every turn, the Shadowhunters must lean on each other and the... more

Why these charts are worth it

Fantasy TV shows are at their strongest when their worlds have consistent internal rules that are actually followed – and when the characters in those worlds face real decisions with real consequences. Magic, dragons or prophecies are not quality markers; they are tools. What matters is whether the story told with those tools carries you.

The genre covers a broad range: epic high-fantasy multi-season series with large ensembles and political conflict; urban fantasy that places supernatural elements in the present day; dark fantasy that combines magic and horror; low fantasy with minimal supernatural elements and a strong focus on human conflict. What the community consistently rates highly are fantasy series that keep worldbuilding and character development in balance – worlds that fascinate but do not replace the story. Use the status filter to find completed fantasy series where the full story has already been told.

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What are the best Fantasy TV Shows?

The top Fantasy TV Shows are ranked by real community votes. The more ratings a show has, the more stable its position.

Where can I stream Fantasy TV Shows?

Use the streaming filter to see which Fantasy TV Shows are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max and more.

How are the Fantasy TV Shows rankings created?

Rankings are based on real user ratings. The more votes a series receives, the more stable its chart position.

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