17 Best Fantasy TV Shows on Apple TV Plus 2026
Discover Apple TV Plus fantasy series worth watching, from Schmigadoon! and Time Bandits to The Essex Serpent, Lisey's Story, and more.
If you want a smart guide to the best fantasy TV shows on Apple TV Plus, this roundup starts with the series people keep coming back to for different reasons. Schmigadoon! brings big musical-comedy energy, while Invasion leans into tense, emotional sci-fi fantasy with a dramatic edge. Time Bandits adds playful adventure, The Essex Serpent offers moody romance and mystery, and Lisey's Story goes darker for viewers who like a more psychological take. You’ll also find newer standouts like My Brother the Minotaur and The Sisters Grimm, plus family-friendly picks such as Stillwater that broaden the mix even more.
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Invasion
drama · fantasy · sci-fi
Earth is visited by an alien species that threatens humanity's existence. Events unfold in real time through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe as they struggle to make sense of the chaos unraveling around them.
Directed by Alik Sakharov, Brad Anderson, Amanda Marsalis, Jakob Verbruggen, Jamie PayneCast Golshifteh Farahani, Shioli Kutsuna, Shamier Anderson, India Brown, Azhy RobertsonApple TV Plus -
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Schmigadoon!
comedy · fantasy · musical · romance
Josh and Melissa are a struggling couple whose lives are transformed when they get trapped in a magical musical town—with a mission they must complete.
Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, Alice Mathias, Robert LuketicCast Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan CummingApple TV Plus -
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My Brother the Minotaur
animation · fantasy
When a minotaur raised by humans starts dreaming of his mythical past, he sets out on a wild adventure—with help from his brother and friends—to understand who he really is.
Directed by Maurice JoyceCast Billie Boullet, Elliot Grihault, Billy Jenkins, Ely Solan, Luciana AkpobaroApple TV Plus -
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Time Bandits
adventure · comedy · fantasy · sci-fi
Eleven-year-old Kevin's passion for history is put to the test when he joins a ragtag group of time-traveling thieves on a high-stakes and hilarious adventure.
Directed by Jeff Tomsic, Taika Waititi, Armagan Ballantyne, Jemaine Clement, Yana GorskayaCast Lisa Kudrow, Kal-El Tuck, Tadhg Murphy, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Rune TemteApple TV Plus -
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The Essex Serpent
drama · fantasy · mystery
London widow Cora Seaborne moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms a surprising bond of science and skepticism with the local vicar—but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.
Directed by Clio BarnardCast Claire Danes, Tom Hiddleston, Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, Hayley SquiresApple TV Plus -
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Stillwater
animation · family · fantasy
Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.
Directed by Jun Falkenstein, Gary Hartle, Amber Tornquist Hollinger, Roy Burdine, Kuni TomitaCast James Sie, Eva Ariel Binder, Tucker Chandler, Judah Mackey, Nara ThompsonApple TV Plus -
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The Sisters Grimm
science-fiction · animation · action & adventure · kids & family · fantasy
One year after their parents' mysterious disappearance, sisters Sabrina and Daphne move to a magical town where fairytales are real and secrets lurk behind every corner.
Directed by Sage Cotugno, Katie Aldworth, Hilary Florido, Nathanael H. Jones, Liza SingerCast Abubakar Salim, Ariel Winter, Leah Newman, Billy Harris, Dylan LlewellynApple TV Plus -
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Lisey's Story
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
This terrifying thriller follows widow Lisey Landon as a series of disturbing events revives memories of her marriage to author Scott Landon and the darkness that plagued him.
Directed by Pablo LarraínCast Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Dane DeHaan, Joan AllenApple TV Plus -
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Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
It follows the adventures of a group of cave-dwelling puppet creatures called Fraggles.
Directed by Jordan Canning, Paul Fox, J.J. Johnson, Jonathan A. Rosenbaum, Zach LipovskyCast John Tartaglia, Karen Prell, Dave Goelz, Dan Garza, Ben DurocherApple TV Plus -
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Fraggle Rock
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical
The Fraggles are a fun-loving community of creatures who live in a subterranean fantasy land where they love to play, sing and dance their cares away, sharing their world with the tiny Doozers and the giant Gorgs. The series teaches empathy and tolerance and encourages children to understand people different from themselves.
Directed by George Bloomfield, Terry Maskell, Eric Till, Jim Henson, Patrick VillechaizeCast Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Karen PrellApple TV Plus -
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Frog and Toad
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Frog and Toad are not at all alike. Frog likes new adventures. Toad likes the comforts of home. Yet despite their differences, Frog and Toad are always there for each other—as best friends should be.
Directed by Sarah JohnsonCast Nat Faxon, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tom Kenny, Cole Escola, Aparna NancherlaApple TV Plus -
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WondLa
science-fiction · animation · kids & family · fantasy
Forced to flee her underground sanctuary for Earth’s surface, Eva discovers a world unlike anything she expected. As she journeys across perilous terrain and unknown civilizations, Eva searches to answer the ultimate question: Is she the last human?
Directed by Andrew L. Schmidt, Lawrence Gong, Philip Pignotti, Carlos Baena, Rhea DadooCast Jeanine Mason, D.C. Douglas, Gary Anthony Williams, Brad Garrett, Chiké OkonkwoApple TV Plus -
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Me
adventure · drama · fantasy
New school. New family. New superpower. It's a season of change for 12-year-old Ben Vasani when he discovers that he can transform into anyone he meets. As a shapeshifter, Ben must figure out who he is and who he wants to be.
Directed by Michael DowseCast Lucian-River Chauhan, Abigail Pniowsky, Dilshad Vadsaria, Amanda Reid, Jessy YatesApple TV Plus -
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Ghostwriter
family · fantasy · mystery
When a ghost haunts a neighborhood bookstore and starts releasing fictional characters into the real world, a group of friends team up to solve an exciting mystery surrounding the ghost's unfinished business.
Directed by J.J. Johnson, Aprill Winney, Stephen Reynolds, Nimisha Mukerji, Luke MathenyCast Isaac Arellanes, Amadi Chapata, Hannah Levinson, Justin Sanchez, J. Santiago SuarezApple TV Plus -
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Amazing Stories
action · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
This reimagining of the classic anthology series transports everyday characters into worlds of wonder, possibility, and imagination.
Directed by Michael Dinner, Susanna Fogel, Chris Long, Mark Mylod, Sylvain WhiteCast Dylan O'Brien, Robert Forster, Austin Stowell, Hailey Kilgore, Michelle WilsonApple TV Plus -
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Shape Island
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
On a charming island, Square, Triangle, and Circle seek adventure and connection while learning how to navigate each other's differences.
Directed by Drew HodgesCast Gideon Adlon, Scott Adsit, Harvey Guillén, Yvette Nicole Brown, Dee Bradley BakerApple TV Plus -
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The Changeling
drama · fantasy · horror · thriller
Apollo and Emma's love story is a fairy tale—until Emma mysteriously vanishes. Bereft, Apollo finds himself on a death-defying odyssey through a New York City he didn't know existed.
Directed by Jonathan van Tulleken, Dana Gonzales, Melina Matsoukas, Solvan Naim, Michael Francis WilliamsCast LaKeith Stanfield, Victor LaValle, Clark Backo, Adina Porter, Elena HurstApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
Whether you want laughs, atmosphere, big emotions, or a world that feels just a little off, this page helps narrow down the Apple TV Plus fantasy lineup to the shows most worth your time. It’s designed to make comparing tones and themes easy, so you can jump from musical comedy to drama or romance without guessing. Bookmark this guide and come back when you want a fresh watchlist, because it’s updated regularly as new series arrive and favorites continue to earn their place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a Apple TV Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Apple TV Plus. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026