Top 10 Fantasy TV Series to Binge-Watch After Game of Thrones

1. "Britannia" (2017)

Ever wondered what "Game of Thrones" would look like if it tripped out on a pagan ritual in ancient Britain? Enter "Britannia." This psychedelic historical fantasy takes us to 43AD, as the Roman Army returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia. With its trippy visuals, earthy magic, eccentric druids, and warring tribes, it's a wild, hallucinogenic ride from start to finish. It may play fast and loose with history, but it's a riotous romp with its own unique, entrancing charm.

2. "Carnival Row" (2019)

How about some fantasy with a side of steampunk and social commentary? "Carnival Row" offers a blend of Victorian-era aesthetics and mythical creatures dealing with societal oppression. It's got Orlando Bloom, who's no stranger to pointy ears, playing a detective in a city filled with immigrant faeries, centaurs, and other fantastic beings. If you thought the politics in "Game of Thrones" were harsh, wait until you see the red tape in this city.

3. "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" (2015)

Let's turn the fantastical dial to "charmingly British" with "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell." This seven-part miniseries, based on the novel by Susanna Clarke, is like if Jane Austen started writing about wizards. There's no dragons or sword fights, but there's plenty of tea, class tension, and English magic. And if you like your fantasy a bit more restrained and polite, then this is your cup of English Breakfast.

4. "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" (2019)

Remember when puppets gave you nightmares as a kid? Well, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance" is here to remind you why. This Netflix series, a prequel to the 1982 Jim Henson film, is an amazing testament to what can be achieved with puppetry and a touch of CGI. It's a rich, detailed world filled with noble Gelflings, villainous Skeksis, and enough epic fantasy storytelling to make George R.R. Martin take notes.

5. "Raised by Wolves" (2020)

"Raised by Wolves" is what happens when you mix "The Mandalorian" with "Ex Machina," then sprinkle in some of Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror for good measure. The show follows two androids tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet. As the burgeoning colony of humans threatens to be torn apart by religious differences, the androids learn that controlling the beliefs of humans is a treacherous and difficult task.

6. "The Magicians" (2015)

"The Magicians" is what you get when you blend "Harry Potter" with a dash of "The Chronicles of Narnia," all tossed up in a shaker with adult themes and college angst, then poured over ice into a reality that's anything but vanilla. The series follows Quentin Coldwater and his friends as they study magic at Brakebills University (think Hogwarts, but with more relationship drama).

Simultaneously, they're grappling with the realization that Fillory, a magical realm from their favorite childhood books, is very real – and not as friendly as the books portrayed. There's plenty of enchanting plot twists, magical mayhem, and characters that grow on you like a charmingly stubborn wart.

7. "The Outpost" (2018)

Hidden within the lesser-known spectrum of fantasy series is "The Outpost." It's a tale spun around Talon, the last surviving member of the Blackbloods, as she tracks her family's killers to a lawless fortress on the edge of civilization.

It's all you need for a traditional high-fantasy fix: lost princess, ancient prophecies, ominous sorcery, and a quest for vengeance that intertwines with the fate of the world. It's a bit like if "Game of Thrones" and "Xena: Warrior Princess" had a TV baby with a comparatively shoestring budget.

8. "A Discovery of Witches" (2018)

Based on the "All Souls" trilogy by Deborah Harkness, "A Discovery of Witches" puts the 'romance' in 'necromancy.' Okay, there's not much actual necromancy, but there are plenty of vampires, witches, and daemons.

The show revolves around Diana Bishop, a historian and reluctant witch, who discovers a bewitched manuscript in Oxford's library, hurling her into the heart of a mystical underworld. Along the way, she falls for Matthew Clairmont, a brooding vampire geneticist with more than a passing resemblance to a certain sparkly "Twilight" heartthrob. If you're after more supernatural love stories intertwined with ancient conspiracies, this is the binge-watch for you.

9. "The Witcher" (2019)

When you take a strapping ex-Superman actor, add a silver wig, a gravelly voice, and plop him into a world of magic, monsters, and morally ambiguous decisions, you get Geralt of Rivia. It's like "Game of Thrones" had a love child with a Dungeons & Dragons manual, and it's as gloriously ridiculous as it sounds. There's less political intrigue, but plenty of brooding, smirking, and meme-worthy catchphrases. There are also bathtub scenes, just saying.

10. "The Shannara Chronicles" (2016)

Let's round this off with "The Shannara Chronicles," MTV's high-fantasy series based on the bestselling books by Terry Brooks. The show follows the journey of three heroes: Wil Ohmsford, a half-human/half-elf; Amberle Elessedil, an Elven Princess; and Eretria, a human rover, as they try to stop a demon army from destroying their world. Elves, magic, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and teenage angst – it's a veritable smorgasbord of fantastical elements.