In the mood for some magic? What about myths or adventure? A great fantasy show can be the best escape, letting you lose yourself in an exciting new world. Fight a few monsters, cast a spell or two, and discover enchanting new secrets in Prime Video’s library of fantasy series.

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The X-Files

Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDb: 8.6/10

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The X-Files
Sci-Fi
Drama

Release Date
September 10, 1993
Creator
Chris Carter

The X-Files is ingrained into pop culture and included on countless prestigious lists ranking the best shows of all time – and for good reason. The premise is simple enough: Two FBI agents, Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson), investigate unexplained cases suspected to have some supernatural element to them. Though the monsters and fantasy elements are compelling, it’s the dynamic between Mulder and Scully – the believer and the skeptic – that sets this series apart. Their undeniable chemistry acts as the cornerstone of the show, grounding some of the more outlandish elements. The X-Files is a must-watch for any sci-fi fan. – Taylor Gates Watch on Prime Video

Charmed

Rotten Tomatoes: 60% | IMDb: 7.2/10

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Charmed (1998)
Drama
Fantasy
Horror
Supernatural

Three Halliwell sisters discover that they are descendants of a line of good female witches and are destined to fight against the forces of evil, using their combined power of witchcraft known as the "Power of Three."

Release Date
October 7, 1998
Cast
Holly Marie Combs , Alyssa Milano , Rose McGowan , Shannen Doherty

Created by Constance M. Burge, Charmed follows the Halliwell sisters, Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs), and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), who discover one day that they are the descendants of powerful witches and must use their newfound abilities to fight evil. Running for eight years, Charmed achieved cult status through its fun fantasy style and action sequences, with its other-worldly narrative brought back home by the very real dynamic of the central sisters. Considered a cross between Bewitched and Charlie’s Angels, Charmed was, at one point, the longest-running hour-long series in American TV history to feature solely female leads, a fact highlighting the show’s importance. A huge hit, the show even received a 2018 reboot. - Jake Hodges Watch on Prime Video

I’m a Virgo

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.1/10

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I'm a Virgo
Drama
Comedy
Fantasy
Release Date
June 23, 2023
Cast
Jharrel Jerome , Olivia Washington , Brett Gray , Kara Young , Walton Goggins

Known for truly creative narratives that balance entertaining premises with rich social commentary, Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) does it again with I’m A Virgo. I’m A Virgo stars Jharrel Jerome (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) as a young Black Oakland resident named Cootie. Cootie is not your average young man, as he was raised in seclusion due to his unusual height, standing at 13 feet tall. A uniquely original coming-of-age story, I’m A Virgo showcases an incredibly talented cast while exploring themes of love, friendship, and finding your place in the universe. – Yael Tygiel Watch on Prime Video

The Power

Rotten Tomatoes: 74% | IMDb: 6.6/10

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The Power
Drama
Fantasy
Release Date
March 31, 2023
Creator
Naomi Alderman, Sarah Quintrell, Raelle Tucker
Cast
Toni Collette , Toheeb Jimoh , Halle Bush , Ria Zmitrowicz

The Power is a fascinating series based on a book by Naomi Alderman. Developed for television by Sarah Quintrell and Claire Wilson, The Power addresses a unique question about the imbalance of societal powers, explored through the lens of super-human abilities. In The Power, young women all over the world suddenly develop the capability to manipulate electricity, including the capacity to produce deadly electrical strikes from their hands. Featuring a stellar cast, including Auli'i Cravalho (Moana), Toheeb Jimoh (Ted Lasso), John Leguizamo, and Toni Collette, The Power cleverly intertwines engaging stories with intriguing philosophical conversations. – Yael Tygiel Watch on Prime Video

A Discovery of Witches

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 7.8/10

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A Discovery of Witches
Drama
Horror
Mystery
Thriller
Release Date
January 17, 2019
Cast
Matthew Goode , Teresa Palmer , Owen Teale , Alex Kingston , Valarie Pettiford

A Discovery of Witches, based on Deborah HarknessAll Souls trilogy, is a beautifully elegant fantasy drama about a reluctant witch who teams with a vampire to learn about and fend off magical creatures who would cause them harm. Starring Teresa Palmer (Hacksaw Ridge) as the historian and witch Diana Bishop, A Discovery of Witches builds a deeply layered mythology, filling the supernatural worlds with rich history and gorgeous magical effects. Supporting Palmer is Matthew Goode (The King’s Man), playing the deviously enigmatic vampire Matthew Clairmont, whose loyalties are suspicious. Together, these unlikely allies tackle threats, mysteries, and even a hint of attraction through three seasons of captivating storytelling. – Yael Tygiel Watch on Prime Video

Three Pines

Rotten Tomatoes: 72% | IMDb: 7.2/10

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Three Pines (2022)
Mystery
Release Date
December 2, 2022
Creator
Emilia di Girolamo
Cast
Alfred Molina , Rossif Sutherland , Elle-Maija Tailfeathers , Tantoo Cardinal , Clare Coulter

Becoming one of the most talked about crime dramas on the streaming service, Three Pines, based on Louise Penny’s novel series, was created for television by Emilia di Girolamo. Through the eight-episode first season, Three Pines follows the Sûreté du Québec police force’s Chief Inspector Gamache, played aloofly by Alfred Molina (Spider-man: No Way Home), as he weaves his way through four murder mysteries occurring in the idyllic Canadian town. Along with co-stars Rossif Sutherland (Reign) and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Molina wades through gruesome horrors, uncovering revelations about himself as well the criminals he’s determined to catch. – Yael Tygiel Watch on Prime Video

Timewasters

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 6.7/10

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Timewasters
Sci-Fi
Comedy
Satire
Release Date
October 9, 2017
Creator
Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Cast
Kadiff Kirwan , Samson Kayo

Timewasters offers a fun, fresh take on time travel media. Featuring a struggling jazz quartet, the band gets the chance for a pretty massive rebrand when they find a machine that propels them back to 1920s London, where they must try to fit in and start to thrive with their unique sound. The series tackles serious issues like racism but does so with a humorous touch. If you’re looking for a sci-fi show that combines genre, history, and comedy, look no further than Timewasters. – Taylor Gates Watch on Prime Video

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.0/10

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Fantasy
Action
Adventure
Drama

Release Date
September 1, 2022
Cast
Morfydd Clark , Benjamin Walker , Nazanin Boniadi , Peter Mullan , Lenny Henry , Robert Aramayo , Cynthia Addai-Robinson , Ismael Cruz Cordova , Joseph Mawle , Ema Horvath , Markella Kavenagh , Owain Arthur

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power takes place in J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous Middle-earth universe long before the events of the previous novels and movies, allowing a deeper dive into the fascinating mythology and rich world. Created by Patrick McKay and John D. Payne, the show seamlessly blends elements fans have come to love and expect from the franchise with exciting new surprises and adventures. It’s one of the most expensive series ever produced – and it shows. From its breathtaking visuals and cinematography to standout performances by Morfydd Clark, Nazanin Boniadi, and Peter Mullan, The Rings of Power is transportive and stunning in every way. – Taylor Gates Watch on Prime Video

Bewitched

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.6/10

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Bewitched
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Release Date
1964-00-00
Creator
Sol Saks
Cast
Elizabeth Montgomery , Dick York , Agnes Moorehead , Dick Sargent , David White

Bewitched is a beloved fantasy sitcom that centers around a witch named Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery). After she meets and marries a mortal man named Darrin (Dick York), she vows to live her life as a typical suburban housewife. However, this rarely ever goes according to plan, as most episodes see Dick becoming the victim of some kind of spell, with Samantha having to fix it all while keeping her powers a secret from the world. From the snappy writing to the irresistible charm of Montgomery, Bewitched is a classic for a reason. – Taylor Gates Watch on Prime Video

The Underground Railroad

Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.5/10

The Underground Railroad
Historical
Drama
Release Date
2021-00-00
Creator
Barry Jenkins
Cast
Thuso Mbedu , Chase W. Dillon , Joel Edgerton

A magical story set in a historically real turbulent time in American History, The Underground Railroad tells the story of Cora (Thuso Mbedu), an enslaved woman from Georgia, who discovers a fictional subterranean train as a means of escape, set up by a network of abolitionists who helped free slaves from the south. Barry Jenkins (If Beale Street Could Talk) adapted the Pulitzer-winning fantasy fiction novel into this creatively crafted mini-series featuring powerful performances from Mbedu, as well as Joel Edgerton (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Aaron Pierre, and William Jackson Harper (The Good Place). – Yael Tygiel Watch on Prime Video

Dramaworld

IMDb: 7.4/10

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Dramaworld
Comedy
Drama
Satire
Fantasy
Release Date
April 16, 2016
Cast
Sean Dulake , Liv Hewson , Justin Chon
Directors
Chris Martin

Korean dramas have become immensely popular all over the world, and Dramaworld comedically explores this obsession by following a college student named Claire (Liv Hewson), who finds herself transported into her favorite program, Taste of Love. While in the Kdrama world, Claire tries to repair a storyline – and ultimately makes things even more complicated – as well as falls for her crush, Joon Park (Sean Dulake). The show has been lauded for its clever premise and cameos from popular Kpop and Kdrama stars in nearly every episode. – Taylor Gates Watch on Prime Video

The Librarians

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.2/10

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The Librarians
Adventure
Action
Drama
Release Date
December 7, 2014
Cast
Rebecca Romijn , John Larroquette , Christian Kane , Lindy Booth

The Librarians centers around a group that goes on various adventures to save ancient – and often magical – artifacts. There are four recruits we follow throughout the series: a colonel named Eve (Rebecca Romijn), expert hacker Ezekiel (John Harlan Kim), science and math whiz Cassandra (Lindy Booth), and historian Jacob (Christian Kane). Its exciting action sequences, focus on problem-solving and knowledge, and silly tone make this show something the entire family can enjoy. – Taylor Gates Watch on Prime Video

Merlin

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 7.9/10

Poster for the show Merlin showing the main characters
Merlin
Action
Adventure
Drama
Family
Fantasy
Romance
Release Date
September 20, 2008
Cast
Richard Wilson , John Hurt

Based on the Arthurian legends and the close friendship between Merlin and King Arthur, Merlin acts as an origin story for many of the Arthurian legends we have known. When young warlock Merlin (Colin Morgan) is sent to the kingdom of Camelot by his mother because of his "special gift," he somehow ends up saving Prince Arthur's (Bradley James) life, which leads to him becoming Arthur's manservant. Merlin soon learns that the reason for his gift is to protect Arthur. Still, Merlin must hide his powers because magic was banned in Camelot by Arthur's father, King Uther Pendragon (Anthony Head), and those caught practicing it are executed. Taking some of the most iconic characters of the legend, Merlin runs free with the ideas and acts as an origin story not only for Arthur and Merlin but for Morgana, Gwen, Lancelot, and so many more. One of the BBC’s most popular shows worldwide, Merlin is an excellent series for fans of the legends and newcomers who just want a good, fun fantasy show. - Arianne Binette Watch on Prime Video

The Legend of Vox Machina

Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 8.4/10

The Legend of Vox Machina poster Season 1
The Legend of Vox Machina
Release Date
January 28, 2022
Creator
Brandon Auman
Cast
Laura Bailey , Taliesin Jaffe , Ashley Johnson , Matthew Mercer , Liam O'Brien , marisha ray , Sam Riegel , travis willingham
Main Genre
Fantasy

Critical Role is well-known and praised for being one of the main roleplay podcasts that launched Dungeons and Dragons back into the zeitgeist and lead to a slew of tabletop gaming podcasts. But the show took it one step further with the launch of The Legend of Vox Machina, an animated show based on their Critical Role campaign. While hundreds of episodes of a podcast might be difficult to digest for any casual audience member curious about what the excitement is about. First funded via a Kickstarter campaign, if large studios couldn't see the merit of the Critical Role fandom, they are definitely kicking themselves now. Within an hour of launch, the Kickstarter surpassed $1 million, and it's release through Prime Video has garnered critical and audience praise for its blending of humor, fantasy, and chaos. If you love fantasy and you enjoy the grittiness of shows like The Boys and Invincible, this is the show for you. — Therese Lacson Watch on Prime Video

Carnival Row

Rotten Tomatoes: 49% | IMDb: 7.7/10

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Carnival Row
Fantasy
Release Date
2019-08-00
Cast
Orlando Bloom , David Gyasi , Karla Crome , Indira Varma , Tamzin Merchant , Simon McBurney , Jared Harris , Alice Krige

An urban fantasy set in a steampunk world with dashes of true crime and political commentary, there is a surprising amount to love when it comes to Carnival Row. Starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne, the series follows mythical creatures who culturally clash with the humans of the city. The show draws clear parallels to the struggles that immigrant populations feel when they arrive to a new country. While the story can sometimes be burdened by too many storylines, the world of Carnival Row is an intriguing one. The murder-mystery aspect and neo-noir tone keeps it interesting, and for lovers of the oft-neglected urban fantasy subgenre, this is sure to scratch an itch. — Therese Lacson Watch on Prime Video

Good Omens

Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 8.0/10

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Good Omens
Comedy
Fantasy

Release Date
May 31, 2019

More often than not, TV shows inspired by books fail to capture the original author’s intentions when translating a story to the small screen. Thank God (and the Devil) Prime Video’s Good Omens was created for TV by Neil Gaiman, who wrote the original book of the same name with fantasy legend Terry Pratchett. Set in the middle of the Apocalypse, Good Omens follows the demon Crowley (David Tennant) and the angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) as they try to prevent the end of the world. While the forces of Heaven and Hell are eager to finally meet in combat in the war to end all wars, Aziraphale and Crowley don’t want to put an end to their mortal lives and will do anything to prevent the rise of the Antichrist. Besides diving deep into Christian theology to create a fantastic universe, Good Omens also features one of the best friendships on TV, since Aziraphale and Crowley learn that good and evil do not exist in extremes after spending millennia building a loving relationship. — Marco Vito Oddo Watch on Prime Video

American Gods

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.6/10

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American Gods
Action
Drama
Family
Fantasy
Mystery
Thriller
Release Date
May 1, 2017

Ian McShane, Orlando Jones, Mousa Kraish, Omid Abtahi, Demore Barnes, Ashley Reyes

Neil Gaiman’s American Gods is a novel that explores the limits of human faith, showing how we put our collective trust in entities that exist beyond the constraints of religion. Prime Video’s adaptation of American God follows the same path, sticking to the same story beats but letting its characters roam free to make their own choices. The story follows Shadow Moon (Ricky Whittle), a former convicted who gets hired as a driver by the mysterious Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane). Shadow Moon’s job is to drive Mr. Wednesday and help him unite the Old Gods from ancient cultures, who must fight back lest they get destroyed by the New Gods at the center of humanity's faith, such as Media, Globalization, and Technology. American Gods is a curious meditation about what we choose to believe, and how our collective trust in major entities makes them stronger to control our lives. As a fantasy series set in our time, American Gods also offers something unique compared to other productions of the genre. — Marco Vito Oddo Watch on Prime Video

The Wheel of Time

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.2/10

The Wheel of Time TV Show Poster
The Wheel of Time
Fantasy
Sci-Fi

Release Date
November 19, 2021
Creator
Rafe Judkins
Cast
Barney Harris , Rosamund Pike , Daniel Henney , Michael McElhatton , Sophie Okonedo , Peter Franzen

Based on the best selling and beloved fantasy series by Robert Jordan, The Wheel of Time follows a group of kids in a fantasy land. All hailing from the same small village, they meet a mysterious man and woman who tell them that one of them is the fabled Dragon Reborn. The high fantasy adventure might seem a bit like The Lord of the Rings at first, but then it takes a sharp turn. Rosamund Pike stars as Moiraine Sedai, the mysterious woman who is a member of a female group of magic users called the Aes Sedai. While the first season does a lot to set up the future story, it also plays out like its own mini quest line. By the end of the season, major secrets and destinies are revealed. If you're a fan of high fantasy, but perhaps didn't like the grimdark aspect of Game of Thrones, take a look at this series. — Therese Lacson Watch on Prime Video

Grimm

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.9/10

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grimm
Drama
Horror
Release Date
October 28, 2011
Cast
Silas Weir Mitchell , Russell Hornsby , Sasha Roiz , Reggie Lee , Bree Turner , Bitsie Tulloch

The fantasy series Grimm begins with Portland detective Nick Burkhardt (David Giuntoli) discovering that fairy tale creatures are real and hiding in plain sight – some kind and helpful, others bloodthirsty and vengeful. Only the hunters he’s descended from, the Grimm, and other creatures can see their true form. Not only does he have to find a way to protect the city from threats only he and a few others can see, but he also has to unpack his family history and their legacy as Grimms. The series balances a procedural drama “crime-of-the-week” format with exceptional world-building that makes Portland feel like another world. Grimm isn’t afraid to explore the darker origins of classic tales, and even amongst the plethora of on-screen fairy tale adaptations available, the series is truly something special. – Brynna Arens Watch on Prime Video