Craving magic, myths, and adventure? A good fantasy series can act as the perfect escape, broadening your horizons and allowing you to get lost in a new, enchanting world. Sometimes, you need to fight a few monsters, cast some spells, and uncover some secrets. Luckily,Netflixhas a large library of shows that include all that and more.
Can’t find what you’re looking for here? Check out our list of thebest shows on Netflixor the best fantasy shows onHuluandPrime Video.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
Editor’s Note: This list was updated in August 2024 to include Umbrella Academy.
‘Umbrella Academy’ (2019 - 2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.9/10
The Umbrella Academy
With the final season ofUmbrella Academybringing an end to the time-bending adventures of our favorite dysfunctional superhero family, it’s the perfect time to binge the whole series. Based on the graphic novel byMy Chemical RomancefrontmanGerard Way, this bonkers story follows the broken adults who grew up as a team of six super-powered child heroes. I know that sounds like a bummer, especially since the inciting incident is the death of their father, but between the dance numbers, animal-masked serial killers, and the man with a fishbowl for a head, the show is a ton of fun that oozes with character.
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‘One Piece’ (2023 - Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 8.3/10
One of Netflix’s biggest hits right now,One Piecefollows the journey of a young crew of pirates as they set sail with the mission to capture the titular hidden treasure. Packed full of adventure and fantasy,One Pieceis a perfect family-friendly series with its impressive set pieces matched neatly by an endearingly comedic script. An adaptation ofEiichiro Oda’s popular Japanese manga, this series has brought the story to an even bigger audience thanks to a stellar starring cast who clearly feel right at home. Despite making small changes, the tale stays true to its source material, with each episode jam-packed full of thrills and spills in the face of danger. - Jake Hodges
‘Locke & Key’ (2020 - 2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 68% | IMDb: 7.3/10
Locke & Key
Despite its immense success and Eisner Award win,Locke & Key, the graphic novel series of the same name byJoe HillandGabriel Rodríguez, struggled to be adapted for screen. That is: until Netflix stepped in!
The long-anticipatedLocke & Keyseries follows the Locke family — Nina (Darby Stanchfield) and her children Tyler (Connor Jessup), Kinsey (Emilia Jones), and Bode (Jackson Robert Scott) — as they move to the little town of Matheson following the murder of the Locke patriarch, Rendell. The ancestral home distracts the children before they start uncovering secret keys with magical properties. The keys unlock more than just magic, though, as an old forgotten evil arrives to torment the family and those they care about.
Locke & Keyis a gripping show that balances its youthful protagonists with mysteries and shocking twists.The show manages to keep readers of the graphic novels engaged while welcoming new viewers as well. The production design is outstanding and leans heavily into the source material. The combination of genres means this show appeals to a wide audience. –Monita Mohan
‘God’s Favorite Idiot’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 33% | IMDb: 5.8/10
God’s Favorite Idiot
Husband and wife comedy duoMelissa McCarthy(Life of the Party) andBen Falcone(Thunder Force) star in this rapturous comedy about a simpleminded everyman getting struck by lightning and becoming the new messenger for God as the apocalypse draws near. Falcone takes the lead as the hapless mouthpiece for the man upstairs, and McCarthy plays his wild party-girl pal, who leads his team of coworkers as they try to get to the bottom of this biblical undertaking. The series has a bit more of an edgy comedic bend that isn’t seen as often in shows with religious connotations, but it does make for an interesting direction for the show. –Tauri Miller
‘Sweet Tooth’ (2021 - 2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.7/10
Sweet Tooth
A boy who is half human and half deer survives in a post-apocalyptic world with other hybrids.
Based on the comic book byJeff Lemire,Sweet Toothis one of the most adorable and wholesome post-apocalyptic dramas. Set 10 years after a global catastrophe and societal collapse,Sweet Toothfollows a naive half-human half-deer hybrid boy named Gus (Christian Convery) on his journey to find his mother. After his father’s death, Gus befriends a traveler (Nonso Anozie), who reluctantly agrees to accompany the boy.Sweet Toothdelightfully balances science-fiction weight with a charming and emotionally engaging narrative, ultimately producing an intriguing mystery and exciting action drama intended for viewers of all ages.– Yael Tygiel
‘Lockwood & Co’. (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.4/10
Lockwood & Co.
A girl with psychic abilities joins two teen boys a the ghost-hunting agency Lockwood & Co. to fight the deadly spirits plaguing London, doing their best to save the day without any adult supervision.
Based on the book series byJonathan Stroud,Lockwood & Co.was developed for television byJoe Cornish. StarringRuby Stokes,Cameron Chapman, andAli Hadji-Heshmati,Lockwood & Co.follows the adventures of a couple of London boys who begin a ghost-hunting business with the assistance of a psychic girl. Set in an alternate UK where ghosts are more than a daily occurrence, the trio of unsupervised teens finds themselves amusingly immersed in a dangerous mystery that may change their lives — and the course of history itself. Campy and filled with fun supernatural charm,Lockwood & Co.lands somewhere betweenGhostbustersandGoosebumps.– Yael Tygiel
