20 Best Fantasy TV Shows on Max 2026
Find 20 standout fantasy, sci-fi, and adventure series on Max, from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon to Station Eleven and more.
If you’re hunting for the best fantasy TV shows on Max, this list gives you a strong mix of epic worldbuilding, sharp humor, and bold genre twists. You’ll find fan favorites like Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, plus newer arrivals such as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe. We also included darker, moodier picks like The Leftovers and Station Eleven, along with genre hybrids such as IT: Welcome to Derry and The Vampire Diaries. With 20 titles on the page, there’s plenty here for viewers who want dragons, danger, mystery, or a lighter fantasy edge.
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Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
comedy · fantasy · sci-fi
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom, from The Big Bang Theory (2007), returns in a new series where he attempts--and apparently fails--to save the universe, staying true to his unlucky nature.
Directed by Kyle Newacheck, Jonathan FrakesCast Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, John Ross Bowie, Tommy WalkerMax -
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House of the Dragon
action · adventure · drama · fantasy · romance
The Targaryen dynasty is at the absolute apex of its power, with more than 15 dragons under their yoke. Most empires crumble from such heights. In the case of the Targaryens, their slow fall begins when King Viserys breaks with a century of tradition by naming his daughter Rhaenyra heir to the Iron Throne. But when Viserys later fathers a son, the court is shocked when Rhaenyra retains her status as his heir, and seeds of division sow friction across the realm.
Directed by Clare Kilner, Geeta Vasant Patel, Miguel Sapochnik, Greg Yaitanes, Loni PeristereCast Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Steve Toussaint, Sonoya Mizuno, Kurt EgyiawanMax -
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
action · adventure · drama · fantasy
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.
Directed by Owen Harris, Sarah Adina Smith, Andrea HarkinCast Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, Daniel Ings, Shaun Thomas, Danny WebbMax -
04
Cast a Deadly Spell
comedy · fantasy · horror · mystery
In a fantastical 1940s where magic is used by everyone, a hard-boiled detective investigates the theft of a mystical tome.
Directed by Martin CampbellCast Fred Ward, David Warner, Julianne Moore, Clancy Brown, Alexandra PowersMax -
05
The Leftovers
drama · fantasy · mystery · thriller
When 2% of the world's population abruptly disappears without explanation, the world struggles to understand just what they're supposed to do about it. This is the story of the people who didn't make the cut.
Directed by Mimi Leder, Carl Franklin, Keith Gordon, Craig Zobel, Daniel SackheimCast Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Chris Zylka, Carrie CoonMax -
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Game of Thrones
action · adventure · drama · fantasy
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
Directed by David Nutter, Alan Taylor, Alex Graves, Miguel Sapochnik, Mark MylodCast Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Kit Harington, Emilia Clarke, Sophie TurnerMax -
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The Vampire Diaries
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · romance · thriller
The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864.
Directed by Chris Grismer, Joshua Butler, Michael A. Allowitz, Marcos Siega, Pascal VerschoorisCast Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach RoerigPeacock PremiumMax -
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Station Eleven
adventure · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
The survivors of a devastating flu attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew – while holding on to the best of what’s been lost.
Directed by Jeremy Podeswa, Helen Shaver, Hiro Murai, Lucy TcherniakCast Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Matilda Lawler, David Wilmot, Nabhaan RizwanMax -
09
Peacemaker
action · adventure · comedy · crime · drama · fantasy · sci-fi
The continuing story of Peacemaker, a vainglorious superhero/supervillain who believes in peace at any cost — no matter how many people he has to kill. After a miraculous recovery from his duel with Bloodsport, Peacemaker soon discovers that his freedom comes at a price.
Directed by James Gunn, Alethea Jones, Greg Mottola, Brad Anderson, Jody HillCast John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve AgeeMax -
10
True Blood
drama · fantasy · mystery · romance · thriller
Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed overnight from legendary monsters to fellow citizens. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides. But in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.
Directed by Michael Lehmann, Scott Winant, Daniel Minahan, Howard Deutch, John DahlCast Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Chris BauerHuluMax -
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Primal
animation · action · adventure · drama · fantasy · horror
A caveman forms a bond with a dinosaur as they struggle to survive in a hostile world.
Directed by Genndy TartakovskyCast Aaron LaPlante, Laëtitia Eïdo, Fred Tatasciore, Imari Williams, Jon OlsonMax -
12
My Adventures with Superman
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance · sci-fi
Twenty-somethings Clark Kent, the bright and driven Lois Lane, and their best friend Jimmy Olsen begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet.
Directed by Jen Bennett, Diana Huh, Christina Manrique, Grace Liu, Chris PalmerCast Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Max Mittelman, Kiana MadeiraMax -
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IT: Welcome to Derry
fantasy · horror
In 1962, a couple with their son move to Derry, Maine just as a young boy disappears. With their arrival, very bad things begin to happen in the town.
Directed by Andy Muschietti, Andrew Bernstein, Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour, Jamie TravisCast Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Stephen Rider, Matilda Lawler, Amanda ChristineMax -
14
Adventure Time
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Unlikely heroes Finn and Jake are buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo. The best of friends, our heroes always find themselves in the middle of escapades. Finn and Jake depend on each other through thick and thin.
Directed by Bong Hee Han, Larry Leichliter, Elizabeth Ito, Andres Salaff, Adam MutoCast John DiMaggio, Jeremy Shada, Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch, Niki YangHuluMax -
15
His Dark Materials
adventure · drama · fantasy · sci-fi
Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.
Directed by Jamie Childs, William McGregor, Amit Gupta, Leanne Welham, Otto BathurstCast Dafne Keen, Kit Connor, Ruth Wilson, Amir Wilson, Will KeenMax -
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A Haunting
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · reality-tv · thriller
These are the true stories of the innocent and the unimaginable. Based on true events, A Haunting dramatises some of the scariest stories, revealing a world in which tragedy, suicide and murder have left psychic impressions so powerful that innocent people become forced to deal with them decades later. Through mesmerizing first-person accounts, the mystery and origin of each haunting is powerfully revealed and leaves a lingering sense that life—and death—are much stronger then anyone could have possibly imagined.
Directed by David Haycox, Greg Francis, Jeffrey Fine, Stuart Taylor, Lance CataniaCast Andrew Ragan, Kelley Davis, Terry Jernigan, Doug Haupt, Tony WadeAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreeveeMax -
17
Justice League
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi
The long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter.
Directed by Butch Lukic, Dan RibaCast Carl Lumbly, Phil LaMarr, Michael Rosenbaum, George Newbern, Maria Canals-BarreraMax -
18
Doom Patrol
action · adventure · comedy · crime · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence — and to protect Earth from what they find.
Directed by Chris Manley, Omar Madha, Kristin Windell, Dermott Downs, Harry JierjianCast Diane Guerrero, April Bowlby, Matt Bomer, Riley Shanahan, Brendan FraserMax -
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Sesame Street
animation · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · game-show · music · musical · talk-show
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Directed by Jon Stone, J. Squires Emily, Robert Myhrum, Lisa Simon, Neil SmithCast Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Sonia Manzano, Martin P. RobinsonNetflixMax -
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Lovecraft Country
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
The anthology horror series follows 25-year-old Atticus Freeman, who joins up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Directed by Daniel Sackheim, Yann Demange, Cheryl Dunye, Misha Green, Victoria MahoneyCast Jurnee Smollett, Jonathan Majors, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Wunmi Mosaku, Abbey LeeMax
Wrapping Up
This roundup is built to help you quickly find a Max series that fits your mood, whether you want sweeping adventure, clever comedy, sci-fi tension, or classic fantasy stakes. From long-running essentials to newer standouts, the mix gives you an easy way to compare what to start next. Bookmark this page and come back when you need a fresh watchlist, because it’s updated regularly as new titles arrive and the lineup changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Max subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Max. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026