20 Best Fantasy TV Shows on AMC+ 2026
Explore AMC+ fantasy TV picks, from Interview with the Vampire and Mayfair Witches to Creepshow, Preacher, and more supernatural series.
If you’re searching for the best fantasy TV shows on AMC+, this lineup gives you a wide range of supernatural stories, from vampire dramas to witchy mysteries and darkly comic monster tales. You’ll find newer picks like Interview with the Vampire, Mayfair Witches, and Talamasca: The Secret Order alongside long-running favorites such as Preacher, The Strain, and Creepshow. There’s also room for offbeat genre blends like Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and Into the Badlands, which mix fantasy with humor, action, or mystery. Whether you want eerie horror, romantic magic, or a more surreal take on the supernatural, these shows cover a lot of ground.
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YAGA
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
While a private investigator probes the disappearance of the young heir to a powerful fishery, he finds himself at odds with an apprehensive local detective, a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men, and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.
Why watch: If you like fantasy mixed with mystery and thriller elements, this one leans into a complicated investigation with ancient magic in the background. Its drama-forward setup should appeal if you want a supernatural story that feels more enigmatic than straightforward.
Directed by David Frazee, Rachel TalalayCast Carrie-Anne Moss, Noah Reid, Clark Backo, Hudson Williams, Patrick GilmoreAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Interview with the Vampire
2 Emmy nominations
drama · fantasy · horror · romance
A century-old vampire from New Orleans reunites with an ailing journalist to recount his life of bloodlust and his tumultuous relationship with the rakish Frenchman who turned him.
Why watch: If you enjoy vampire stories with drama, horror, and romance, this is an easy fit. The premise centers on a centuries-old vampire reflecting on a blood-soaked life and a complicated relationship, which makes it ideal for viewers who like character-driven supernatural tales.
Directed by Levan Akin, Keith Powell, Alan Taylor, Emma Freeman, Craig ZiskCast Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, Delainey HaylesNetflixAmazon Prime VideoAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Creepshow
fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
A young boy's horror comic book comes to life in this anthology series of terrifying tales.
Why watch: If anthology horror is your thing, this series offers short, unsettling stories with a fantasy edge. It’s a good pick when you want something episodic that still ties back to the world of a haunted comic book.
Directed by Greg Nicotero, John Harrison, Joe Lynch, Roxanne Benjamin, David BrucknerCast Carey Jones, Hannah Fierman, Kara Kimmer, David Alexander Kaplan, Fayna SanchezAmazon Prime VideoTubiAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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A Discovery of Witches
drama · fantasy · romance
Closet witch Diana Bishop and centuries-old vampire Matthew Clairmont are drawn into a deadly mystery and forbidden romance when a magical book shows up in an Oxford library.
Why watch: If you’re drawn to witches, vampires, and forbidden romance, this one blends all three with a mystery rooted in an Oxford library. It suits viewers who want fantasy that feels both romantic and suspenseful.
Directed by Farren Blackburn, Jamie Donoughue, Alice Troughton, Sarah Walker, Philippa LangdaleCast Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer, Alex Kingston, Gregg Chilingirian, Trevor EveNetflixAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
action · adventure · comedy · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi
A comedic thriller that follows the bizarre adventures of eccentric “holistic” detective Dirk Gently and his reluctant assistant Todd. An adaptation of Douglas Adams’ wildly successful comic novels.
Why watch: If you like fantasy with comedy and mystery, this is the kind of oddball series that rewards curiosity. Its eccentric detective setup makes it a strong choice for anyone who enjoys offbeat genre mashups.
Directed by Michael Patrick Jann, Paco Cabezas, Tamra Davis, Dean Parisot, Richard LaxtonCast Samuel Barnett, Elijah Wood, Hannah Marks, Jade Eshete, Mpho KoahoAMC+More details on IMDb →
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Channel Zero
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
A horror anthology series inspired by “Creepypasta” online tales.
Why watch: If you want horror that comes in self-contained stories, this anthology format is a natural pick. The creepypasta inspiration also makes it appealing for viewers who like internet-born horror with a fantasy streak.
Directed by Craig William Macneill, Steven Piet, E.L. Katz, Arkasha StevensonCast Brandon Scott, Marina Stephenson Kerr, Abigail Pniowsky, Diana Bentley, Keenan LehmannAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Talamasca: The Secret Order
drama · fantasy · sci-fi · thriller
Follows a secretive society which tracks supernatural beings like witches, vampires, and werewolves.
Why watch: If you enjoy secret societies and supernatural worldbuilding, this series is aimed at you. Its focus on witches, vampires, and werewolves gives it a broad paranormal hook.
Directed by John Lee Hancock, Louise Hooper, Eva SørhaugCast Nicholas Denton, Celine Buckens, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, William Fichtner, Elizabeth McGovernNetflixAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Preacher
adventure · comedy · fantasy · mystery
A preacher sets out on a mission to make the almighty himself confess his sin of abandoning the world. With his best friend Cassidy, an alcoholic Irish vampire, his love Tulip, a red blooded gun towing Texan, and the power of genesis, an unholy child born from an angel and a devil, Jesse gives up everything to set the world straight with its creator.
Why watch: If you like fantasy with a dark comic edge, this series has a wild setup built around a preacher, an Irish vampire, and an unholy child. It should suit viewers who want irreverent supernatural storytelling with adventure and mystery mixed in.
Directed by Michael Slovis, Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen, Wayne Che Yip, Sam CatlinCast Dominic Cooper, Joe Gilgun, Ruth Negga, Ian Colletti, Graham McTavishAmazon Prime VideoAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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The Strain
drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
Why watch: If vampire horror with a thriller setup appeals to you, this is a strong fit. The story’s disease-outbreak angle and apocalyptic stakes give it a tense, high-concept feel.
Directed by J. Miles Dale, Kevin Dowling, Deran Sarafian, Phil Abraham, Peter WellerCast Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Kevin Durand, Jonathan Hyde, Richard SammelHuluAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Into the Badlands
action · adventure · drama · fantasy
In a land controlled by feudal barons, a great warrior and a young boy embark on a journey across a dangerous land to find enlightenment.
A genre-bending martial arts series very loosely based on the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West.
Why watch: If you want fantasy that also delivers action and adventure, this martial arts series is a good match. Its journey-based premise and feudal setting should appeal to viewers who like worldbuilding and movement over static mystery.
Directed by Paco Cabezas, Toa Fraser, David Dobkin, Guy Ferland, Nick CopusCast Daniel Wu, Orla Brady, Emily Beecham, Aramis Knight, Ally IoannidesAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Stan Against Evil
comedy · fantasy · horror · mystery
An aging police sheriff who has recently lost his position due to an angry outburst begrudgingly joins an alliance with new sheriff, Evie Barret to battle angry demons haunting their small New Hampshire town.
Why watch: If you prefer your supernatural stories with humor and horror, this one is an easy recommendation. The small-town demon premise makes it a good pick for anyone who likes fantasy that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Directed by Jack Bishop, Justin Nijm, Robert CohenCast John C. McGinley, Janet Varney, Deborah Baker Jr., Nate Mooney, Dana GouldAmazon Prime VideoTubiAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Hemlock Grove
2 Emmy nominations
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
One cannot quench his all-consuming thirst. The other cannot tame the beast clawing its way out. In the sleepy Pennsylvania village of Hemlock Grove, two young men struggle to accept painful truths: about family, themselves, the mystery of the White Tower - and a terrifying new threat so powerful it will turn them from predators into prey.
Why watch: If you enjoy darker fantasy with horror, mystery, and sci-fi touches, this series offers a lot of genre overlap. Its focus on family secrets and a threatening supernatural force should work for viewers who like uneasy, slow-burn tension.
Directed by David Straiton, Deran Sarafian, Russell Lee Fine, T.J. Scott, David SemelCast Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgård, Landon Liboiron, Joel de la Fuente, Kaniehtiio HornAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Being Human
3 BAFTA TV Award nominations
comedy · drama · fantasy · horror
Deciding to turn over a new leaf, a group of friends who also happen to be vampires and werewolves move into a house together, only to find that it is haunted by ghosts of people who have been killed under mysterious circumstances. As they deal with the challenges of being supernatural creatures, their desire to be human bonds them.
Why watch: If you want a paranormal series with comedy and heart, this is a smart pick. A vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost sharing a home gives it a clear supernatural hook for viewers who like character relationships as much as fantasy.
Directed by Philip John, Colin Teague, Daniel O'Hara, Charles Martin, Toby HaynesCast Lenora Crichlow, Russell Tovey, Aidan Turner, Sinéad Keenan, Michael SochaAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumAMC+FreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Mayfair Witches
drama · fantasy
An intuitive young neurosurgeon discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.
Why watch: If witch stories are your favorite corner of fantasy, this one is built around an heir discovering a dangerous family legacy. It should appeal to viewers who like supernatural drama centered on inherited power and a haunting presence.
Directed by Logan Kibens, Haifaa Al-Mansour, Axelle Carolyn, Alexis Ostrander, Michael UppendahlCast Alexandra Daddario, Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Jen RichardsNetflixAmazon Prime VideoAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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NOS4A2
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
A young Victoria "Vic" McQueen discovers she has the power to unlock portals that help her find lost objects. As she delves further into this hidden universe, she encounters many other "inscape travelers" - some benevolent, and some who have been corrupted by their power. When Vic encounters Charlie Manx, an immortal who stays that way by feeding off of the souls of children, she makes a sworn enemy of Manx.
Why watch: If you like fantasy that adds horror and mystery, this show’s hidden universe and portal-based premise make it stand out. It may be a good choice for viewers who enjoy unusual powers and a threatening supernatural antagonist.
Directed by John Shiban, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Kari Skogland, Tim Southam, Jeremy WebbCast Ashleigh Cummings, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jahkara Smith, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Virginia KullAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Being Human
drama · fantasy · horror
Three paranormal roommates, a ghost, a vampire, and a werewolf, struggle to keep their dark secrets from the world, while helping each other navigate the complexities of living double lives.
Why watch: If you want a classic paranormal roommate setup, this series offers a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost trying to balance their secret lives. Its mix of drama, fantasy, and horror makes it a fit for viewers who like supernatural ensemble stories.
Directed by Paolo Barzman, Stefan Pleszczynski, Adam Kane, Jeff Renfroe, Charles BinaméCast Sam Witwer, Meaghan Rath, Sam Huntington, Kristen Hager, Gianpaolo VenutaAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumAMC+FreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Bitten
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery
Elena Micheals thought she left the world of supernatural behind when she left Stonehaven behind 'for good this time' she thought. Until the night she got the mysterious call from her pack leader asking her to come back. So now she is heading back, leaving her life as a normal photographer in Toronto for the moment to re-enter the world of werewolves, rules about protect the pack and a man she has spent years trying to get out of her system. Oh and did she mention she was the only living female werewolf in existence?
Why watch: If werewolf lore and mystery appeal to you, this series is worth a look. It centers on a lone female werewolf returning to a pack-driven world, which should suit fans of darker fantasy with a personal angle.
Directed by James Dunnison, Grant Harvey, T.J. Scott, Paul Fox, Andy MikitaCast Laura Vandervoort, Greyston Holt, Greg Bryk, Steve Lund, Michael XavierTubiAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Fallen
fantasy
A young woman is sent to a cult-like rehab facility called Sword & Cross to serve time for a crime she can't remember committing. Among the other residents, she encounters the enigmatic Daniel and exasperating but irresistible Cam, all of whom are under the watchful eye of the sinister chief doctor Howson, and devout twin sisters Miriam and Sophia. Luce must untangle the mystery of who she is and why she has a connection to Daniel that goes far back beyond their time in the institution
Why watch: If you enjoy fantasy built around identity, mystery, and supernatural attraction, this series may be your pick. Its cult-like institution setting and central connection between characters give it a moody, genre-driven hook.
Directed by Matthew Hastings, Claudia Bluemhuber, Farhad MannCast Jess Alexander, Gijs Blom, Timothy Innes, Josefine Koenig, Sarah NilesAmazon Prime VideoAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Salem
drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
Set in the volatile world of 17th century Massachusetts, 'Salem' explores what really fueled the town's infamous witch trials and dares to uncover the dark, supernatural truth hiding behind the veil of this infamous period in American history. In Salem, witches are real, but they are not who or what they seem.
Why watch: If you like historical fantasy with horror and political tension, this take on Salem should fit well. It leans into witchcraft and the supernatural behind a famously dark period in history.
Directed by Nick Copus, David Von Ancken, Alex Zakrzewski, David Grossman, Brannon BragaCast Janet Montgomery, Shane West, Seth Gabel, Tamzin Merchant, Ashley MadekweHuluAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Trickster
drama · fantasy · science-fiction
Jared is an Indigenous teen struggling to keep his dysfunctional family above water. When he starts seeing strange things - talking ravens, doppelgängers, skin monsters - his already chaotic life is turned upside down.
Why watch: If you’re interested in fantasy that includes science-fiction and a coming-of-age angle, this is a strong option. The talking ravens, doppelgängers, and skin monsters give it a strange, mythic feel.
Directed by Michelle LatimerCast Joel Oulette, Crystle Lightning, Kalani Queypo, Anna Lambe, Nathan AlexisAMC+More details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This list brings together supernatural series with very different tones, so it’s easy to find something that fits what you like most. From vampire and witch stories to eerie anthologies, weird mysteries, and fantasy-driven action, there’s plenty here for a quick next-watch shortlist. Bookmark this page and come back when you want another pick from AMC+’s fantasy lineup. We update this page regularly, so the recommendations stay current.
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