In the mood for adventure? These fantasy TV shows on Netflix are worth binge-watching

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

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is a worldwide phenomenon. The hit anime got its live-action adaptation on Netflix and thanks to Oda’s vision, this One Piece became an instant hit with fans all over the world. The fun collective performances of the cast and the show’s captivating world-building and action-packed atmosphere proved that a live-action adaptation can definitely work.
The show, like the anime and manga that preceded it, follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) as he pursues his dream of becoming a pirate and finds the legendary treasure of Gol D. Roger, better known as, wait for it, the One Piece.

Inspired by the comic books written by Joe Hill (Stephen King’s son) and illustrated by Gabriel Rodríguez, Locke and Key follows the Locke family as they try to pick up the pieces after the unit’s patriarch is mysteriously murdered. They move back into Keyhouse, their childhood 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 sorts of magical secrets that could hold the answers behind their father’s death.

Lockwood & Co. is based on the book series by Jonathan Stroud. The YA genre series follows three young paranormal investigators as they battle ghost threats for their budding paranormal detection agency in London. The sharp dialogue and chemistry between the three leads — Lucy Carlyle, Anthony Lockwood, and George Cubbins — make this show a fun binge.

With Wednesday , Tim Burton has found more gold to mine in the Addams Family canon. The series follows Wednesday Addams, played with dryly funny joy by Jenna Ortega, as she’s sent to Nevermore Academy — the school for outsiders. Over the course of 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 certainly leaves her mark (and so does the show).

The Witcher stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, the show’s eponymous hero. Based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski, which first inspired the popular video game franchise, the Netflix series follows Geralt’s adventures as he hunts monsters. With its detailed world-building and ensemble performances, The Witcher is a must-see for fans of the fantasy genre.

Cavill left the series after season 3 and Liam Hemsworth took over the role.

From the broodingly brilliant mind of Neil Gaiman comes The Sandman. Inspired by the characters and storylines of his beloved DC comic book series, the program follows Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), aka the King of Dreams, aka Dream, as he travels across multiple worlds and timelines to retrieve stolen items, rebuild his power, and save The Dreaming — aka his home.

The show’s cast features an impressive roster of 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 spinoff follows two dead teenage boys — George Rexstrew plays Edwin Payne and Jayden Revri is Charles Rowland — who decided the afterlife was for losers and instead joined forces to solve supernatural mysteries.

Based on the bestselling 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 a headwind of challenges as they attempt to uncover the truth about their parents. If only that greedy Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) would stop getting in their way.

Arcane is an animated series that effortlessly elevates the genre. Inspired by the immensely popular League of Legends, the show explores the origin stories of two iconic video game characters. In the process, this beautifully animated show tackles heavy issues such as class warfare and trauma.

Inspired by Leigh Bardugo’s popular Grishaverse series of novels, Shadow and Bone follows Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), a young woman who discovers she has special powers. Discovering that she is a Grisha (or mage) is only the beginning of her adventure, as she is faced with the enormous responsibility of bringing peace to a war-torn universe.

Netflix continues its efforts to create the perfect live-action adaptation of a popular anime. Following familiar storylines from the animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender follows young Aang as he discovers he is the last Airbender — the proverbial chosen one who can control the four primary elements: air, fire, water, and earth. Netflix found enough promise in the early project to renewing for a second and third season.

Castlevania comes from comic book writer Warren Ellis and is inspired by the Konami video games Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, 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 his minions. With an aesthetic that honors the Konami games; engaging writing; and tons of bloody action, this is a worthy title to add to your watchlist.

Warrior Nun is inspired by 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 artifact in her back. Her journey of self-discovery reveals a new purpose in life: to battle demons and other hell beasts on Earth. Why? Because she’s now a member of an ancient sect of supernatural nuns known as the Order of the Cruciform Sword.

It’s a crazy, bloody thrill ride that ran for two seasons on the streamer, so it won’t be long before you binge-watch it.

Matt Groening, creator of animation giants The Simpsons and Futurama, brought his unique sensibilities to Netflix with Disenchantment. The five-season series transports viewers back to medieval Europe and a fictional kingdom called Dreamland. The series follows the misadventures of the rebellious, often-drunk Princess Bean (Abbie Jacobson), her demon sidekick Luci (Eric André), and their elf friend Elfo (Nat Faxon) as they travel across neighboring lands, confront bizarre characters, and uncover an overarching conspiracy.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is the prequel series to the 1982 Jim Hensen cult classic The Dark Crystal. The show follows three brave Gelfling — Rian, Brea, and Deet — as they lead 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, is it a great season.

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