TV-Shows.TVThe best shows for me! 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.
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(9/10 stars)After being given a mysterious power to control others, an outcast prince becomes the masked leader of the rebellion against an all powerful empire more about Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
(6/10 stars)Angel, a 240-year old vampire cursed with a conscience, haunts the dark streets of Los Angeles alone. But after he meets a half-demon with mysterious visions, Angel realizes his true purpose: to help those in danger with the hope that he may have a chance to redeem himself and save his own soul. Wit... more about Angel (1999)
(8/10 stars)A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Wednesday" and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow's life and past. more about American Gods
(9/10 stars)With Majin Boo defeated half-a-year prior, peace returns to Earth, where Son Goku (now a radish farmer) and his friends now live peaceful lives. However, a new threat appears in the form of Beerus, the God of Destruction. Considered the most terrifying being in the entire universe, Beerus is eager t... more about Dragon Ball Super
(8/10 stars)Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself. more about The Legend of Korra
(8/10 stars)1946, and peace has dealt Agent Carter a blow as she finds herself marginalized when the men return home from abroad. Working for the covert SSR, Peggy finds herself doing administrative work when she would rather be out in the field taking down the bad guys. She is also trying the navigate life as ... more about Marvels Agent Carter
(6/10 stars)A newlywed with the ability to communicate with the earthbound spirits of the recently deceased overcomes skepticism and doubt to help send their important messages to the living and allow the dead to pass on to the other side. more about Ghost Whisperer
(7/10 stars)Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they spend the summer helping their Great Uncle Stan run a tourist trap in the mysterious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. more about Gravity Falls
(9/10 stars)Edward and Alphonse Elric's reckless disregard for alchemy's fundamental laws ripped half of Ed's limbs from his body and left Al's soul clinging to a cold suit of armor. To restore what was lost, the brothers scour a war-torn land for the Philosopher's Stone, a fabled relic which grants the abili... more about FullMetal Alchemist - Brotherhood
(8/10 stars)When a kingdom falls into the hands of tyrants, the deposed princess sets out on a quest to find a group of ancient evil knights to help her take back the kingdom. more about The Seven Deadly Sins
(7/10 stars)When shrewd and confident FBI Special Agent Audrey Parker arrives in the small town of Haven she soon finds herself caught up with the return of The Troubles, a plague of supernatural afflictions that occurred in the town at least once before. If that was not enough to draw her in, she also finds a ... more about Haven
(7/10 stars)When charismatic Chief of Surgery Charlie Harris at Toronto's Hope-Zion Hospital ends up in a coma, he leaves the hospital in chaos - and his fiancée and fellow surgeon, Alex Reid, in a state of shock. Along with newly-arrived star surgeon, Joel Goran, Alex races to save Harris' life. As the action ... more about Saving Hope
(7/10 stars)Long ago, there was a thriving civilization of small humanoid bears called Gummi Bears. Possessing powerful magic and advanced technology, this race coexisted with humans until the growing rivalry forced the Gummis to flee across the sea, leaving only a small caretaker colony to prepare for a possi... more about Gummibärenbande (Adventures of the Gummi Bears)
(7/10 stars)Seven years after vanishing from her home, a young woman returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission. more about The OA
(7/10 stars)Fifteen years ago, the private jet carrying the billionaire Rand family mysteriously crashed in the Himalayas. Nearly twenty years later, Danny Rand, the lone survivor of the crash, returns to New York City as the Immortal Iron Fist. Danny quickly discovers that life in the city can be as contentiou... more about Marvels Iron Fist
(7/10 stars)Ally McBeal is a young attorney who joins a prestigious law firm with a highly sexual environment and whose staff includes Ally's ex-boyfriend. The series contains fantasy sequences, flashbacks and voiceovers to reveal what Ally is really thinking. Many episodes contain an appearance by singer Vonda... more about Ally McBeal
(9/10 stars)Saitama is a superhero who has trained so hard that his hair has fallen out, and who can overcome any enemy with one punch. However, because he is so strong, he has become bored and frustrated that he wins all of his battles too easily. more about One-Punch Man
(8/10 stars)Moonlight follows Mick St. John, an immortal vampire and private investigator and his struggle to exist after he was bitten 60 years ago by his vampire bride on their wedding night. It also follows his internal torment as he falls in love with one he should not, one who is mortal named Beth, a news ... more about Moonlight
(8/10 stars)After being recruited to a secretive academy, a group of students discover that the magic they read about as children is very real and more dangerous than they ever imagined. But will getting hooked on the thrill of magic distract them from honing their powers when they need them most? more about The Magicians (2015)
(8/10 stars)Thirty-something Erica Strange receives the ultimate opportunity - to go back in time and relive her most defining moments. From first kisses and prom nights to job interviews, Erica now has the chance to put right her long list of regrets with the hope that it will result in the life she really wan... more about Being Erica
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.
Viewers who follow fantasy TV shows often also explore adventure or sci-fi series for similarly expansive world-building.
The top Fantasy TV Shows are ranked by real community votes. The more ratings a show has, the more stable its position.
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