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The Top 10 Best Fantasy Shows to Watch Now

The Top 10 Best Fantasy Shows to Watch Now

Whether you’re looking for spaceships, time machines or sword-and-shield, here’s our list of the top 10 best fantasy shows to watch on TV right now.

Keep an eye on this list as it is updated with the latest and greatest fantasy shows so you can be sure you’re in the loop. From Lucifer to Naomi, this list will help fantasy show fans stay up to date on the most popular fantasy shows available.


TOP 10 FANTASY SHOWS TO WATCH

Let’s get started. Here are the trending fantasy shows that TV-lovers just like you are enjoying right now, with all the information you need to check them out for yourself.

1. ‘Lucifer’

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Promotional image for fantasy show LuciferDiscover a gripping tale of mystery, crime and celestial intrigue in Lucifer. Tom Ellis stars as Lucifer Morningstar, the devil himself, who abandons his throne in Hell for the glimmering allure of Los Angeles.

In the city of angels, Lucifer runs his own nightclub and assists a tough-as-nails detective, Chloe Decker, in solving criminal cases that leave the police baffled. With its clever blend of supernatural elements and detective noir, Lucifer promises a devilishly good time.


2. ‘Lost in Space’

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“Danger, Will Robinson!” Embark on a thrilling adventure through the cosmos with the science fiction and fantasy classic Lost in Space. Journey alongside the brave Robinson family, who, after their spaceship is sabotaged, become lost in outer space for three years.

Led by Professor John Robinson and his brilliant wife Maureen, each member of the Robinson family and the ship’s crew brings their unique strength to the table to overcome thrilling challenges. From deadly extraterrestrials to mesmerizing planets, every episode is a deep space odyssey without parallel.


3. ‘The Way Home’

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The Way Home is a family drama series on the Hallmark Channel, featuring a unique time-traveling twist. The story revolves around three generations of women: Kat Landry, her teenage daughter Alice and Kat’s estranged mother Del. The series begins with Kat returning to her hometown of Port Haven alongside Alice following the end of her marriage and a recent job loss. This return is prompted by a letter from Del, urging Kat to come back to the family farm.

Alice discovers a magical pond on the property that allows her to travel back in time. She uses this to explore the past relationships of her mother and grandmother, working to understand and repair deep family wounds.


4. ‘Ruby and the Well’

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Venture into the fantastical world of Ruby and the Well, a show abundant in magic and mysteries. Follow the journey of young Ruby, a spirited and clever girl, who discovers an ancient wishing well in her backyard. The well, a source of magical mayhem, grants wild wishes that direct Ruby towards numerous adventures, but not without a lesson to learn each time.

Watch as Ruby navigates the chaos the well causes, solves intricate puzzles and unveils secrets about her own family’s mystical past.


5. ‘Doctor Who’

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“Ex-ter-miin-ate!” your boredom with the cosmic adventures of Doctor Who, a journey through time and space like no other. With every incarnation of the Doctor, from the first to the fifteenth, battling nefarious aliens, mastering time travel in the iconic TARDIS and saving countless civilizations, the series is a whirlwind concoction of science fiction, drama and a dash of British humor.

Each new Doctor and companion combo brings their unique personalities and approaches to the story, creating an ever-evolving narrative that keeps the audience guessing as the team dodges Daleks, Cybermen and rogue Time Lords.


6. ‘SurrealEstate’

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Immerse yourself in the eerie world of SurrealEstate, a drama series that casts a paranormal twist on the classic genre of real estate television. The show follows smooth-talking real estate agent Luke Roman as he works to find buyers for haunted and possessed properties that seem almost impossible to sell.

Guided by his expert team, each with their own unique abilities and personal quirks, Luke delves into the mysterious and spine-chilling corners of the paranormal real estate market.


7. ‘Super Wings’

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Fasten your seatbelts and soar with Super Wings, an action-packed animated adventure series that will fuel any child’s imagination. Follow Jett, an adorable jet plane who delivers packages to kids around the world, and his group of anthropomorphic airplane pals.

Every delivery is a unique journey filled with new countries, cultures and languages. With teamwork, resourcefulness, and mutual respect for different cultures, Jett and his friends tackle all challenges that come their way. The perfect fantasy show for the kids while you’re enjoying one yourself!


8. ‘Love. Die. Repeat.’

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Love. Die. Repeat. blends romance and fantasy elements as it follows around Angela, who experiences profound grief and confusion after the sudden death of her husband, Bernard, in a car accident, as she finds herself caught in a time loop, reliving the tragic day of Bernard’s death over and over.

This recurring day brings both challenges and opportunities as Angela strives to alter the events of the day and possibly save her husband. This storyline explores themes of love, loss and the quest for a second chance amidst supernatural circumstances.


9. ‘The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract’

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The Story of Park’s Marriage Contract blends historical elements with modern-day scenarios in a romantic and fantastical narrative. Park Yeon Woo, a woman from the 19th century Joseon era finds herself kidnapped and thrown into a well after the sudden death of her husband on their wedding night.

This well turns out to be a portal that transports her to present-day Seoul, where she meets a person who closely resembles her late husband. The two enter into a contract marriage, and Yeon begins her new life in the modern world, using her situation to understand and potentially correct past grievances while adapting to the new world with the help of her enigmatic new husband. 


10. ‘Naomi’

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Promotional image for fantasy show NaomiBased on the comic book series by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker, Naomi centers around Naomi McDuffie, a confident and comic book-loving teenager.

When a supernatural event disrupts her hometown of Port Oswego, Naomi embarks on a journey to uncover its origins. With the help of her friends and the mysterious tattoo shop owner Dee, who becomes her mentor, Naomi explores her hidden extraterrestrial heritage and her true purpose.


And there you have it: the top 10 fantasy shows to stream at home. Stay tuned for updates to come so you can keep up with the best content available right now.

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