7 Best Fantasy TV Shows for Fans of Dragons and Sorcery

Earning the seventh spot on our best fantasy TV shows list is My Lady Jane. Based on the real events of Lady Jane Grey, the Prime Video series takes a magical turn with the introduction of Ethians, a group of people capable of turning into various animals. But our story lies with Jane, a young woman whose mother arranges for her to be married to Guildford Dudley. As Jane struggles with the lack of freedom in her life, plots are laid against her cousin, King Edward, to bring about his death. Each episode is filled with action, sharp tongues, and even sharper swords.

–IMDb score: 7.4

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Next up for the best fantasy TV shows is Shadow and Bone, based on the universe created by author Leigh Bardugo. Set in a world dominated by dark forces, a young mapmaker, Alina Starkov, discovers she may have the power to change the war and unite her world. But only she holds the power and will quickly get drawn into the middle of a great battle and immense danger. While there are no dragons in the series, the amount of sorcery will keep you waiting for more.

–IMDb score: 7.5

Nothing screams sorcery more than witches, which is exactly what our fifth selection for best fantasy TV shows offers. Based on the book series by Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches follows Diana Bishop, a historian who discovers a bewitched manuscript in the Bodleian Library. As she tries to learn the secrets of the book, Diana is pulled back into the world of magic, teaming up with vampire Matthew Clairmont to protect herself and solve the riddles within the book.

–IMDb score: 7.8

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One of the most famous characters regarding sorcery is Merlin, and if you haven’t watched the BBC Merlin series yet, you should add it to your watchlist. Merlin is a teenager trying to learn his magical gift while also learning medicine from Magister Gaius, under the constant threat of being discovered by King Uther. When Merlin gets reassigned to the crown Prince Arthur, though, their fates will become interwoven in a future filled with destiny and lots of magic, earning the series the fourth spot on our best fantasy TV shows list.

–IMDb score: 7.9

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Earning the third spot on our best fantasy TV shows list is The Witcher, a show perfect for fans of Henry Cavill. Cavill becomes Geralt of Rivia, a solitary monster hunter who’s trying to find his place in a world where the people are just as wicked as the beasts. When fate throws him toward a powerful sorceress and a young princess with a special gift, the three must band together and navigate the perilous roads of the Continent without getting killed.

–IMDb score: 8.0

Need more dragons in your life? Check out our second selection for the best fantasy TV shows, House of the Dragon. A spin-off of the hit GOT series, House of the Dragon takes place 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen. At this time, the Targaryen dynasty is at the apex of power, with more than ten dragons under their command. While most empires crumble under this power, the seeds of dissent are sown when King Viserys breaks a century of tradition naming his daughter Rhaenyra as his heir, even after he fathers a son.

–IMDb score: 8.3

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Last but not least on our list of best fantasy TV shows is Game of Thrones, based on the best-selling series by George R.R. Martin. In the world of Westeros, nine noble families fight for control of the Seven Kingdoms. But when an ancient enemy rises again, their lives are threatened. Meanwhile, the last heirs of a recently usurped dynasty plan to take back their homeland across the Narrow Sea. Filled with dragons, battles, and court intrigue, it’s no wonder this series has won countless accolades.

–IMDb score: 9.2

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