20 Best Fantasy TV Shows on Paramount Plus 2026
Explore 20 Paramount Plus fantasy picks, from Avatar and Korra to Penny Dreadful, Sabrina, Ghosts, SpongeBob, and classic Twilight Zone episodes.
If you want a streaming lineup that mixes magic, monsters, laughs, and bigger-than-life adventures, Paramount Plus has plenty to explore. This guide spotlights standouts like Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Penny Dreadful, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Ghosts, and The Twilight Zone (1959), each bringing a different twist on fantasy, drama, horror, mystery, or sci-fi. You will also find family favorites such as SpongeBob SquarePants and The Wild Thornberrys, which show how broad the platform’s genre mix can be. Whether you are after nostalgic comfort viewing or darker, moodier storytelling, these picks make it easy to build a watchlist with real range. If you are searching for the best fantasy TV shows on Paramount Plus, this roundup is a smart place to start.
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The Twilight Zone
drama · fantasy · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
An anthology series containing drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, and/or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist.
Directed by John Brahm, Douglas Heyes, Buzz Kulik, Lamont Johnson, Richard L. BareCast Rod Serling, Robert McCord, Jay Overholts, James Turley, Vaughn TaylorParamount Plus -
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Ghosts
comedy · fantasy
Samantha and Jay throw caution to the wind when they convert their recently inherited country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Call it mislaid plans. Not only is the place falling apart, but it’s also inhabited by spirits of previous residents -- whom only Samantha can see and hear.
Directed by Trent O'Donnell, Richie Keen, Katie Locke O'Brien, Christine Gernon, Jaime Eliezer KarasCast Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock, Richie MoriartyParamount Plus -
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SpongeBob SquarePants
animation · comedy · family · fantasy
Deep down in the Pacific Ocean in the subterranean city of Bikini Bottom lives a square yellow sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple with his pet snail, Gary, loves his job as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and has a knack for getting into all kinds of trouble without really trying. When he's not getting on the nerves of his cranky next door neighbor Squidward, SpongeBob can usually be found smack in the middle of all sorts of strange situations with his best buddy, the simple yet lovable starfish, Patrick, or his thrill-seeking surfer-girl squirrel pal, Sandy Cheeks.
Directed by Vincent Waller, Dave Cunningham, Sherm Cohen, Alan Smart, Stephen HillenburgCast Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Mr. LawrenceAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Avatar: The Last Airbender
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.
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 Plus -
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The Wild Thornberrys
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Travel the world with the Thornberrys and come face-to-face with blue sheep in Nepal, emus in Australia, marmots in Pakistan, flash floods in Siberia, Egyptian burial chambers, a runaway hot air balloon, a rock slide on the Karakoram Highway and more!
Directed by Cathy Malkasian, Sylvia Keulen, Carol Millican, Steve Ressel, Becky BristowCast Lacey Chabert, Jodi Carlisle, Tim Curry, Danielle Harris, Tom KaneParamount Plus -
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Sabrina the Teenage Witch
action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror · mystery · romance · sci-fi
On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda as well as talking cat Salem in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts.
Directed by Gary Halvorson, Kenneth R. Koch, Brian K. Roberts, Linda Day, Peter BaldwinCast Melissa Joan Hart, Nick Bakay, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick, Nate RichertHuluParamount Plus -
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The Legend of Korra
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Avatar Korra, a headstrong, rebellious, feisty young woman who continually challenges and breaks with tradition, is on her quest to become a fully realized Avatar. In this story, the Avatar struggles to find balance within herself.
Directed by Ian Graham, Colin Heck, Joaquim Dos Santos, Ki Hyun Ryu, Melchior ZwyerCast Janet Varney, Jeff Bennett, Dee Bradley Baker, P.J. Byrne, David FaustinoParamount Plus -
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Penny Dreadful
drama · fantasy · horror
Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.
Directed by Damon Thomas, James Hawes, Brian Kirk, Paco Cabezas, J.A. BayonaCast Reeve Carney, Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Rory Kinnear, Billie PiperParamount Plus -
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Ghosts
comedy · fantasy
A cash-strapped young couple inherits a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.
Directed by Simon Hynd, Tom Kingsley, Nick CollettCast Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim HowickParamount Plus -
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School Spirits
drama · fantasy · mystery
Maddie, a teen stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance, goes on a crime-solving journey as she adjusts to high school purgatory, but the closer she gets to discovering the truth, the more secrets and lies she uncovers.
Directed by Hannah Macpherson, Brian Dannelly, Max Winkler, Oran Zegman, Craig JohnsonCast Peyton List, Kristian Ventura, Spencer Macpherson, Kiara Pichardo, Sarah YarkinParamount Plus -
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Blue's Clues
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · game-show · music · mystery · talk-show
Blue's Clues is a colorful and learning series that is targeted at the younger crowd, but can be enjoyed by all. The host, Steve Burns, invites viewers daily into the Blue's Clues house to help him out, learn and have fun. The show is based around the host looking for three clues that Blue provides by labelling them with a pawprint to figure something out and in the process, having an adventure.
Directed by John Rowe, Koyalee Chanda, Alan Zdinak, Matt Sheridan, Todd KesslerCast Traci Paige Johnson, Michael Rubin, Aleisha Allen, Steve Burns, Nick BalabanParamount Plus -
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The Magic School Bus
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magical school bus.
Directed by Larry Jacobs, Charles E. Bastien, Hugh MartinCast Lily Tomlin, Daniel DeSanto, Lisa Jai, Tara Meyer, Stuart StoneNetflixAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumParamount Plus -
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Little Bear
animation · kids & family · drama · comedy · fantasy
Follows a young bear as he goes on exciting adventures in the forest, gets into trouble and learns new things with his friends, including Emily, Duck, Hen, Cat, and Owl. His parents are Mother Bear, who is always there when he needs her, and Father Bear, a fisherman who is often at sea. Based on books by Else Holmelund Minarik.
Directed by Charles E. Bastien, Raymond Jafelice, Arna Selznick, Dan Poitras, John Van BruggenCast Kristin Fairlie, Andrew Sabiston, Jennifer Martini, Tracy Ryan, Janet-Laine GreenParamount Plus -
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The Stand
adventure · drama · fantasy · horror · sci-fi · thriller
In a world mostly wiped out by the plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil, the fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man.
Directed by Josh Boone, Bridget Savage Cole, Danielle Krudy, Chris Fisher, Vincenzo NataliCast James Marsden, Odessa Young, Alexander Skarsgård, Whoopi Goldberg, Gordon CormierParamount Plus -
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The Adventures of Paddington
animation · comedy · fantasy · kids & family
Journey to London for heart-warming adventures with beloved British bear Paddington in this CG-animated series, which centres on a younger Paddington as he writes letters to Aunt Lucy celebrating the new things he has discovered through the day’s exciting activities.
Directed by Chris Drew, Adam ShawCast Sabrina Newton-Fisher, Ben Whishaw, Morwenna Banks, Darren Boyd, Bobby BeynonParamount Plus -
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The Smurfs
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Blue and small, standing only three apples high, the Smurfs might be hard to tell apart at first. However, each Smurf is a distinct individual with his or her own personality, their names say it all
Directed by William RenaudCast Vincent Broes, Davis Freeman, Youssef El Kaoukibi, Bérangère McNeese, Mark IronsNetflixAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Touched by an Angel
drama · family · fantasy
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
Directed by Peter H. Hunt, Timothy Van Patten, Victor Lobl, Bethany Rooney, Stuart MargolinCast Roma Downey, Della Reese, John Dye, Valerie Bertinelli, Gavin SheehanNetflixParamount Plus -
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Garfield in Disguise
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · musical · mystery
Garfield and his pup pal Odie go trick-or-treating, only to wind up in a house haunted by ghostly pirates.
Directed by Phil RomanCast Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge, Gregg Berger, C. Lindsay Workman, Desirée GoyetteParamount Plus -
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Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Rise up! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get an all-new look, new weapons, and awesome new powers! Join the legendary heroes, Raph, Leo, Donnie and Mikey as these brothers discover a Hidden City beneath New York, learn amazing mystic ninja skills, battle absurd mutants… and always find time for a slice of their favorite pizza! Cowabunga!
Directed by Alan Wan, Sebastian Montes, Abe Audish, Brendan Clogher, J.J. ConwayCast Ben Schwartz, Brandon Mychal Smith, Omar Benson Miller, Josh Brener, Eric BauzaParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
From classic genre-defining stories to newer fan favorites, this list shows how much variety Paramount Plus can offer for fantasy fans. Some picks lean spooky, some playful, and some sit right between adventure and emotion, which makes the lineup feel easy to explore and hard to get bored with. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh watchlist, since it is updated regularly to reflect what is worth streaming now. With so many titles spanning drama, horror, mystery, and sci-fi, there is always another series worth adding next.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
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Do I need a Paramount Plus subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Paramount 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 4, 2026