20 Best Fantasy TV Shows on Netflix 2026
Find fantasy series to queue up next, from Avatar: The Last Airbender and One Piece to Wednesday, Outlander, and darker supernatural picks.
If you’re hunting for the best fantasy TV shows on Netflix, this list gives you a mix of big adventures, eerie mysteries, and character-driven stories. You’ll find fan favorites like Avatar: The Last Airbender, One Piece, Stranger Things, Wednesday, and Outlander, alongside darker picks such as Midnight Mass and Interview with the Vampire. There’s also plenty here for anime fans, with Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and Dragon Ball Super: Beerus bringing different takes on magic, action, and worldbuilding. Whether you want something family-friendly, spooky, romantic, or packed with quests, these picks cover a wide range of moods. Use the ratings and genre mix to zero in on the shows that match your next binge.
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Goosebumps
adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · thriller
Anything can turn spooky in this horror anthology series based on the best-selling books by master of kid horror, R.L. Stine. In every episode, see what happens when regular kids find themselves in scary situations, and how they work to confront and overcome their fears.
Why watch: If you like spooky stories with a lighter touch, Goosebumps is a good fit thanks to its fantasy, horror, and mystery mix. The anthology format works well if you want self-contained episodes that are easy to dip into.
Directed by William Fruet, Ron Oliver, John Bell, Randy Bradshaw, Timothy BondCast R.L. Stine, Kathryn Short, Cody Jones, Scott Wickware, Hamille RustiaNetflixAmazon Prime VideoTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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Dragon Ball Super: Beerus
action & adventure · animation · fantasy · science-fiction
When Beerus, the God of Destruction, awakens in search of a worthy rival, Goku and his friends face an epic battle to stop him from destroying Earth.
Remastered and re-edited version of Dragon Ball Super.
Why watch: If you enjoy high-stakes action and big fantasy battles, this title leans hard into adventure, animation, and science-fiction. The premise centers on Goku and friends facing Beerus in a conflict that threatens Earth.
Directed by Matsuto Seya, Kota Tamakuma, Nobutaka Yoda, Maya Asakura, Ryôta NakamuraCast Masako Nozawa, Joji Yanami, Takahiro Fujimoto, Shinichiro Ota, Ryoichi TanakaNetflixHuluMore 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’re drawn to gothic stories with romance and horror, Interview with the Vampire may be your kind of watch. Its fantasy-drama setup and centuries-spanning perspective give it a moody, character-focused feel.
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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Outlander
4 Emmy nominations
adventure · drama · fantasy · romance
The story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate affair is ignited that tears Claire's heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.
Why watch: If you like time travel stories with romance and adventure, Outlander blends those elements with fantasy and drama. It may appeal most if you want a sweeping, emotionally complicated journey.
Directed by Metin Hüseyin, Jamie Payne, Stephen Woolfenden, Anna Foerster, Brian KellyCast Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, John BellNetflixStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Midnight Mass
1 Emmy nomination
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery
The arrival of a charismatic young priest brings glorious miracles, ominous mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town desperate to believe.
Why watch: If you enjoy eerie small-town stories with a religious or mystery angle, Midnight Mass fits that mood well. Its fantasy-horror-drama blend suggests a slower, unsettling watch.
Directed by Mike FlanaganCast Kate Siegel, Zach Gilford, Kristin Lehman, Samantha Sloyan, Igby RigneyNetflixMore details on IMDb →
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Pokémon
animation · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · sci-fi · thriller
Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
Why watch: If you want an animated adventure with broad appeal, Pokémon is a natural choice. Its family, fantasy, and action-adventure mix makes it an easy pick for viewers who like quest-based storytelling.
Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama, Norihiko Sutō, Masamitsu Hidaka, Joop Pieëte, Lotte HorlingsCast Ikue Otani, Rica Matsumoto, Megumi Hayashibara, Shin'ichiro Miki, Inuko InuyamaNetflixTubiDisney PlusMore 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 forbidden romance and magical mystery sound appealing, A Discovery of Witches may be a strong match. The fantasy-romance focus and Oxford setting give it a more intimate, literary feel.
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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One Piece
animation · action · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy
Years ago, the fearsome Pirate King, Gol D. Roger was executed leaving a huge pile of treasure and the famous "One Piece" behind. Whoever claims the "One Piece" will be named the new King of the Pirates.
Monkey D. Luffy, a boy who consumed a "Devil Fruit," decides to follow in the footsteps of his idol, the pirate Shanks, and find the One Piece. It helps, of course, that his body has the properties of rubber and that he's surrounded by a bevy of skilled fighters and thieves to help him along the way.
Luffy will do anything to get the One Piece and become King of the Pirates!
Why watch: If you enjoy long-running adventure stories with a playful edge, One Piece offers animation, action, comedy, and fantasy all in one. It’s especially good for viewers who like treasure hunts and big ensemble casts.
Directed by Munehisa Sakai, Kōnosuke Uda, Katsumi Tokoro, Tasuku Shimaya, Yûsuke SuzukiCast Mayumi Tanaka, Akemi Okamura, Tony Beck, Laurent Vernin, Kazuya NakaiNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Jujutsu Kaisen
animation · action · adventure · fantasy · thriller
Yuji Itadori is a boy with tremendous physical strength, though he lives a completely ordinary high school life. One day, to save a classmate who has been attacked by curses, he eats the finger of Ryomen Sukuna, taking the curse into his own soul. From then on, he shares one body with Ryomen Sukuna. Guided by the most powerful of sorcerers, Satoru Gojo, Itadori is admitted to Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses... and thus begins the heroic tale of a boy who became a curse to exorcise a curse, a life from which he could never turn back.
Why watch: If you want fast-moving supernatural action, Jujutsu Kaisen fits well with its fantasy and thriller elements. The premise of curses and sorcery will likely appeal to viewers who like darker battle stories.
Directed by Shouta Goshozono, Sunghoo Park, Yôsuke Takada, Takeru Satoh, Ryôhei TakeshitaCast Jun'ya Enoki, Adam McArthur, Yuma Uchida, Yûichi Nakamura, Asami SetoNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
Won 1 Emmy 2 nominations
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.
Why watch: If you’re looking for an all-ages fantasy epic, Avatar: The Last Airbender is an easy recommendation. Its elemental magic and coming-of-age quest make it ideal for viewers who want adventure with heart.
Directed by Oh Seung-hyun, Giancarlo Volpe, Ethan Spaulding, Lauren MacMullan, Dave FiloniCast Dee Bradley Baker, Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dante BascoNetflixParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians
action · adventure · family · fantasy
Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus's master bolt and stop an all-out war. With the help of his friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy's journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, and who he's destined to be.
Why watch: If you like myth-inspired quests with a family-friendly tone, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is worth a look. It mixes action, adventure, and fantasy with a story about gods, monsters, and identity.
Directed by James Bobin, Jet Wilkinson, Anders Engström, Jason Ensler, Catriona McKenzieCast Walker Scobell, Leah Sava' Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior GoodjohnNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Wednesday
Won 4 Emmys Outstanding Comedy Series (2023) · 18 nominations
comedy · crime · fantasy · mystery
Smart, sarcastic and a little dead inside, Wednesday Addams investigates twisted mysteries while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy.
Why watch: If you prefer fantasy with a sharp sense of humor and mystery, Wednesday should suit you. The mix of comedy, crime, and supernatural sleuthing gives it a distinctive tone.
Directed by Tim Burton, James Marshall, Gandja Monteiro, Paco Cabezas, Angela RobinsonCast Jenna Ortega, Hunter Doohan, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie FarmerNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Stranger Things
Won 13 Emmys Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2017) · 64 nominations
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.
Why watch: If you want supernatural suspense with sci-fi and horror elements, Stranger Things is a strong pick. Its mystery-driven setup and fantasy blend make it a good choice for fans of darker ensemble stories.
Directed by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, Andrew Stanton, Uta BriesewitzCast Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Natalia Dyer, Charlie HeatonNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · music · musical
Journey to the enchanted land of Equestria, where unicorn Twilight Sparkle and her pals have adventures and learn valuable lessons about friendship.
Why watch: If you enjoy cheerful animated stories with lessons about friendship, My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic is a friendly option. The fantasy and family genres make it especially approachable for a broad audience.
Directed by Jim Miller, Denny Lu, Jayson Thiessen, Mike Myhre, James WoottonCast Ashleigh Ball, Tabitha St. Germain, Tara Strong, Andrea Libman, Cathy WeseluckNetflixAmazon Prime VideoTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
animation · adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy
Decades after her party defeated the Demon King, an old friend's funeral launches the elf wizard Frieren on a journey of self-discovery.
Why watch: If you like fantasy that’s reflective as well as adventurous, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End stands out. Its story begins after a major quest has already ended, which gives it a different emotional angle.
Directed by Keiichirô Saitô, Tomoya Kitagawa, Kazumasa Isogawa, Kôta Mori, Kôki FujimotoCast Atsumi Tanezaki, Kana Ichinose, Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris, Nobuhiko OkamotoNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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The Boroughs
adventure · comedy · drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their "golden years" are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.
Why watch: If you’re curious about fantasy with horror, mystery, and sci-fi mixed in, The Boroughs may interest you. The premise suggests an ensemble mystery built around an unexpected threat in a retirement community.
Directed by Augustine Frizzell, Kyle Patrick Alvarez, Ben TaylorCast Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Denis O'Hare, Clarke Peters, Carlos MirandaNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · fantasy · horror · mystery
This incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove, a small town with a long history of ghost sightings, monster tales and other mysteries ripe for the sleuths to solve once and for all. But the longstanding Crystal Cove residents, who bank on the town's reputation to attract tourists, are prepared to do what it takes to protect their turf.
Why watch: If you like animated mystery shows with monsters, jokes, and a small-town setting, Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated is a great fit. Its fantasy-horror-mystery mix keeps the classic formula lively.
Directed by Victor Cook, Curt Geda, Michael Goguen, Lauren Montgomery, Doug MurphyCast Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey DeLisle, Matthew Lillard, Patrick WarburtonNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Sesame Street
Won 6 Emmys 11 nominations
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.
Why watch: If you want something gentle, familiar, and fantasy-tinged, Sesame Street is a classic choice. Its family-friendly mix of education, music, and imagination makes it a very different kind of fantasy pick.
Directed by Jon Stone, J. Squires Emily, Robert Myhrum, Lisa Simon, Neil SmithCast Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Sonia Manzano, Martin P. RobinsonNetflixTubiMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Pantheon
animation · action · adventure · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
A bullied teen receives mysterious help from someone online: a stranger soon revealed to be her recently deceased father, David, whose consciousness has been uploaded to the Cloud following an experimental destructive brain scan. David is the first of a new kind of being – an “Uploaded Intelligence” or “UI” – but he will not be the last, as a global conspiracy unfolds that threatens to trigger a new kind of world war.
Why watch: If you enjoy speculative stories about technology, identity, and conspiracy, Pantheon blends fantasy with sci-fi, drama, and thriller elements. It may appeal most if you like animated stories with high-concept ideas.
Directed by Juno John Lee, Ed Tadem, Melchior Zwyer, David Dwooman Woo, Micah GunnellCast Katie Chang, Paul Dano, Aaron Eckhart, Rosemarie DeWitt, Chris DiamantopoulosNetflixTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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Naruto
animation · action · adventure · comedy · fantasy
Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village's leader and strongest ninja.
Why watch: If you want a long-running animated adventure with humor and fantasy, Naruto is a solid pick. Its story about a young ninja chasing recognition gives it strong underdog appeal.
Directed by Hayato Date, Harume Kosaka, Masaaki Kumagai, Rion Kujô, Masahiko MurataCast Junko Takeuchi, Maile Flanagan, Kate Higgins, Chie Nakamura, Noriaki SugiyamaNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHuluTubiFreeveeMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
From elemental quests and magical books to supernatural towns and animated epics, this roundup makes it easier to narrow down what to watch next. The selections cover different styles of fantasy, so you can choose something light, dark, romantic, or action-heavy without guessing blindly. Bookmark this page and come back when you want another idea from the world of streaming fantasy. It’s updated regularly, so it can keep pointing you toward fresh options and familiar favorites alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are some good magical movies on Netflix?
Our top picks right now are Goosebumps (1995), Dragon Ball Super: Beerus (2026), Interview with the Vampire (2022), Outlander (2014), Midnight Mass (2021), Pokémon (1997), A Discovery of Witches (2018), One Piece (1999), Jujutsu Kaisen (2020) and Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005), all streaming on Netflix. There are 10 more picks in the full list above.
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch these?
Yes. Every title on this list is currently available on Netflix. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these fantasy shows ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the fantasy titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.