15 Recent But Lesser-Known TV Shows Like Vampire Diaries

1. V-Wars

Starring TVD's one and only Ian Somerhalder, the series starts with a mysterious disease, turning its victims into vampires. Dr. Luther Swann, a scientist, is caught in the middle, especially when his best friend, Michael Fayne, is infected. As Fayne becomes a powerful underground vampire leader, Swann is desperately trying to understand the disease and find a cure. Vampires vs. Humans – the age-old battle but with a contagious twist.

2. The Order

Magic school, anyone? The Order lands us smack in the middle of Belgrave University, where freshman Jack Morton aims to avenge his mother's death by infiltrating a secret society. But it's not just any society; it's The Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose. They teach magic. And then there's the Knights of Saint Christopher, werewolf warriors. College drama just got intense, right?

3. October Faction

Family road trips are fun, right? Now, imagine if your parents hunted monsters for a living. Fred and Deloris Allen do just that, all while maintaining their "normal" lives. Their twins, Viv and Geoff, are in for the shock of their lives when they discover the family business. Between the adolescent angst and the literal monsters lurking around, the Allen household is anything but dull.

4. Legacies

Hope Mikaelson, the tribrid daughter of Klaus Mikaelson and Hayley Marshall, attends the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted. Sounds fancy, but really it's for young supernaturals to hone their wild powers. Witches, werewolves, and vampires – oh my! It's not just algebra they're worried about. The school, while being a safe haven, also attracts a host of magical artifacts and threats. High school drama with a magical twist!

5. The A List

Summer camp on an idyllic island sounds dreamy. But what if the dream turns into a nightmare? Mia arrives at Peregrine Island camp looking forward to fun, sun, and friendships. However, Amber, the queen bee of the camp, has other plans. Weird things start happening (because of course they do), secrets unravel, and Mia realizes the island and Amber have dark secrets. Think teen drama but on a haunted island.

6. Cursed

Before King Arthur wielded Excalibur, there was Nimue, a young woman with a mysterious gift. Fated to become the Lady of the Lake, she partners with a mercenary named Arthur on a quest to save her people. The sword chooses her, thrusting her into battles with the Red Paladins and their compulsion to eradicate magic. Arthurian legends, anyone? But with a twist!

7. Bitten

Elena Michaels has a tiny secret. She's the world's only female werewolf. Living in Toronto, she strives for a normal life, but her Pack calls her back to Stonehaven, their ancestral home. Between love triangles, pack politics, and other supernatural entities, Elena's life is anything but ordinary. I mean, what's a girl to do when she can turn into a wolf?

8. Luna Nera

Witch hunts in 17th-century Italy set the tone. Ade, a young midwife, discovers her destiny is tied to the lost witchcraft of her grandmother. Accusations fly, and she's forced to flee, finding refuge with the Witches of the Woods. The catch? Pietro, a man she's grown fond of, hails from a family of witch hunters. It's a whirlwind of love, betrayal, and, of course, magic.

9. Tidelands

Australia's Orphelin Bay isn't just picturesque; it's home to the Tidelanders, half-human, half-siren. When Cal McTeer returns home after a decade, she unravels the town's mysteries and her connection to the Tidelanders. Mermaids, crime, and a forbidden romance. It's not just the ocean that's deep and mysterious in this series!

10. Raising Dion

How would you react if your seven-year-old suddenly had superpowers? Nicole Reese finds herself in this exact predicament when her son Dion starts showcasing abilities. Juggling her job, Dion's newfound powers, and the memories of her deceased husband Mark, Nicole's life is full of challenges. And that storm that follows Dion around? It's not just a metaphor.

11. Locke & Key

Moving is hard, especially into a mysterious mansion previously owned by your murdered father. The Locke siblings, after their father's death, move to Keyhouse and discover magical keys. But, and there's always a but, there's a malevolent demon who wants those keys. Family bonds, magic, and a lurking evil? Count me in.

12. Blood Ties

Private investigator Vicki Nelson is a little vision-challenged, but hey, who isn't? Her world spirals into the supernatural when she witnesses a murder committed by a vampire. Partnering with Henry Fitzroy, a 500-year-old vampire (and casually, the illegitimate son of King Henry VIII), they combat the supernatural. It's a wild blend of crime-solving and blood-sucking – what more could you want?

13. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Goodbye, bubbly Sabrina Spellman from the '90s, and hello, dark Sabrina from Greendale. On her 16th birthday, she must choose between her witchy heritage and her mortal friends. There's Satan, the Spellman sisters, forbidden romances, and lots of dark magic. High school is tough, especially when you're a half-witch.

14. Shadowhunters

Clary Fray's 18th birthday isn't all cake and presents. She discovers she's a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid, and her mother is kidnapped. Alongside Jace, Alec, and Isabelle, she ventures into a world of demons, vampires, and werewolves. Secret societies, magical weapons, and New York City? It's a cocktail of supernatural chaos.

15. The Irregulars

Sherlock Holmes, but not how you remember him. A gang of teens is manipulated by Dr. Watson to solve supernatural crimes. The game is on, but not in the usual detective sense. Victorian London, dark magic, and famous literary characters revamped – it's elementary, my dear reader!