7 Best (But Lesser-Known) TV Shows With Magic, According to Reddit
These shows will take you on a tour of some magical realms.
There has always been magic on TV ranging from the mediaeval realms of Merlin and The Witcher to modern fantasy tales inspired by Neil Gaiman's books (we're talking American Gods and Good Omens); it’s a huge and diverse genre.
And the best shows get a lot of buzz on social media. We've compiled a list of the best shows with magic, according to Reddit.
7. The Nevers (2021, 1 season, rated: 49%)
Despite getting mostly panned by critics, the series has a dedicated following. Set in Victorian London, the story revolves around a group of women who discover they have supernatural abilities.
6. The Wheel of Time (2021, 1 season, rated: 81%)
This adaptation of the classic fantasy series of novels by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson follows sorceress Moiraine as she joins a group of five young villagers, one of whom is destined to either save or devour the world.
5. His Dark Materials (2019, 3 seasons, rated: 84%)
Adapted from the renowned trilogy by Philip Pullman, the series narrates the tale of a young girl chosen to rid the world of a powerful organisation that prevents ordinary people from using magic. The cast includes James McAvoy.
4. Shadow and Bone (2021, 2 seasons, rated: 84%)
Another adaptation, Shadow and Bone, focuses on sorceress Alina Starkov, who discovers she can control light and potentially save her world. However, some warring factions start chasing her.
3. Into the Badlands (2015, 3 seasons, rated: 84%)
Set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has fallen into feudalism, the series follows the canon of the Chinese martial arts fantasy genre, wuxia. It centres on a cold-blooded warrior and his apprentice on their quest for enlightenment.
2. Penny Dreadful (2014, 3 seasons, rated: 91%)
Set in Victorian London, the series features characters such as Dorian Gray, Victor Frankenstein, and Larry Talbot, aka The Wolf Man, as they confront supernatural threats.
1. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015, 1 season, rated: 92%)
Taking place in an alternate version of England during the Napoleonic Wars, the series tells the story of two wizards striving to aid their country in the war against France.