Do you want adventure? These fantasy TV shows on Netflix are worth a binge

Based on the Vertigo comic book of the same name, Sweet Tooth takes place after the pandemic in a dystopian future where human babies are born with animal characteristics. These “Hybrids” are reviled by the general public and blamed for the extinction level event known as “The Great Crumble”. Our hero is a half-boy/half-deer Hybrid named Gus (Christian Convery) who goes on a journey to find his long-lost mother and, potentially, a cure.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is a global phenomenon. The hit anime received a live-action on Netflix and, thanks to the insight provided by Oda, this One Piece became an instant hit with fans around the world. The cast’s entertaining collective performances and the program’s immersive, world-building, action-packed atmosphere proved that a live-action adaptation could absolutely work.
The program, like the anime and manga before it, follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) as he pursues his dream of becoming a pirate and finding Gol D. Roger’s legendary treasure known as, wait for it , One Piece.

Inspired by the comic books written by Joe Hill (son of Stephen King) and illustrated by Gabriel Rodríguez, Locke and Key follows the Locke family as they try to pick up the pieces after the patriarch of the unit is mysteriously killed. They return to the Keyhouse, their ancestral home, and soon, strange things begin to happen. The three Locke siblings — Tyler, (Connor Jessup) Kinsey (Emilia Jones) and Bode (Jackson Robert Scott) — and their mother, Nina (Darby Stanchfield), discover keys that unlock all kinds of magical secrets that can give the answers. after their father’s death.

Lockwood & Co. is based on the book series by Jonathan Stroud. The YA genre series follows three young paranormal investigators who battle ghostly threats on behalf of their fledgling psychic detection agency in London. The witty dialogue and chemistry between the three leads — Lucy Carlyle, Anthony Lockwood and George Cubbins — make this program an entertaining binge.

With Wednesday, Tim Burton has found more gold in the canon of Addams family stories. The series follows Wednesday Addams, played with gusto by Jenna Ortega, as she is sent to attend Nevermore Academy – the school for outcasts. Throughout the first season, Wednesday investigates a murder mystery that plagues the school and the nearby town of Jericho. She may not make friends easily, but she definitely leaves a mark (as the program does).

The Witcher stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, the program’s titular hero. Based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski — who first inspired the popular video game franchise — the Netflix show follows the adventures of Geralt as he hunts monsters. Thanks to detailed world-building and ensemble performances, The Witcher is a must-see for any fan of the fantasy genre.

Cavill left the series after season 3, with Liam Hemsworth taking over the role.

Sandman comes from the brilliant mind of Neil Gaiman. Inspired by characters and storylines from his beloved DC comics series, the program follows Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), aka Dream King, as he ventures across multiple worlds and timelines to recover the items stolen from him, rebuilding his power. , and save The Dreaming — or his home.

The series’ cast is packed with impressive talent, including Charles Dance, Jenna Coleman, Boyd Holbrook, Gwendoline Christie, Patton Oswalt, Mark Hamill, Stephen Fry, David Thewlis, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Vivienne Acheampong and Mason Alexander Park.

Dead Boy Detectives is the second series in Neil Gaiman’s Sandman universe coming to Netflix. The spin-off follows two dead teenage boys — George Rexstrew plays Edwin Payne and Jayden Revri is Charles Rowland — who decide the afterlife is for scumbags and instead join forces to solve supernatural mysteries.

Based on the hit YA book series by Daniel “Lemony Snicket” Handler, Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” follows Violet (Melina Weissman), Klaus (Louis Hynes) and Sunny Baudelaire (Presley Smith) – three hapless orphans who face with a strong sense of challenge as they seek to discover the truth about their parents. If only that greedy Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) wouldn’t stand in their way.

Arcane is an animated series that effortlessly elevates the genre. Inspired by the hugely popular League of Legends, the program explores the origin story of two iconic video game characters. In the process, this beautifully animated program explores serious issues such as class struggle and trauma.

Shadow and Bone is inspired by Leigh Bardugo’s popular Grishaverse series of novels. The show follows Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), a young woman who learns she has special abilities. Discovering that she is a Grisha (or magic user) is only the beginning of her adventure as she is faced with the great responsibility of bringing peace to a war-torn universe.

Netflix continues its quest to make the perfect live-action adaptation of a hit anime. Avatar: The Last Airbender follows popular stories from the animated series and follows young Aang, who discovers he is the last Airbender — the proverbial chosen one who can control the four main elements: air, fire, water and earth. Netflix found enough promise in the new project to renew it for a second and third season.

Castlevania comes from comic book writer Warren Ellis and takes inspiration from the Konami video games Castlevania III: Curse of Dracula, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The series follows heroes Trevor Belmont (Richard Armitage), Alucard (James Callis) and Sypha Belnades (Alejandra Reynoso) as they battle Dracula and the addicts. With an aesthetic that honors Konami games; persuasive writing; and plenty of blood-soaked action, this is a title worthy of adding to your watchlist.

Warrior Nun takes its inspiration from Ben Dunn’s comic book Warrior Nun Areala. The series follows Ava Silva, a young woman who wakes up in a morgue with superpowers and a divine object stuck to her back. Her journey of self-discovery reveals a new purpose in life: to fight demons and other such hellish beasts on Earth. Why? Because she is now a member of an ancient sect of supernatural nuns known as the Order of the Crossed Sword.

It’s a bloody thrill ride that spanned two seasons on the streamer — meaning it won’t take long for you to get through it right away.

Matt Groening, creator of animation giants The Simpsons and Futurama, brought his unique sensibilities to Netflix with Disenchantment. The five-season series takes viewers back to medieval Europe and a fictional kingdom called Dreamland. The show follows the misadventures of rebellious, often drunken princess Bea (Abbie Jacobson), her demon sidekick Luci (Eric André) and their friend Elfo (Nat Faxon) as they traverse neighboring lands, encounter strange characters and discover a comprehensive thing. conspiracy.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is the prequel series to Jim Hensen’s 1982 cult classic The Dark Crystal. The program follows three brave Gelflings — Rian, Brea and Deet — as they spark a rebellion against the Skesksi race after learning the truth about the source of their rulers’ power. The series relied heavily on practical effects and puppetry and kept the use of CGI to a minimum. Due to production costs, the show was canceled after one season. But boy, what a great season it is.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a YA supernatural series created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, chief creative officer of Archie Comics. He’s the same person who brought Riverdale to the CW, which makes sense considering the similar tone the two shows have. This Sabrina, unlike the 90s sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch, delves a lot into the occult. It’s a remarkably mature take on the character and planted the seeds for what the broadcaster could do with original programming in the genre. Basically, Sabrina walked so she could run on Wednesday.