Done With 'The Wheel of Time'? Watch These Fantasy Shows Next.
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PRIME VIDEO's THE Wheel of Time features all of the aspects that make a fantasy series great: a sprawling mythical world, intriguing characters, and stunning visual effects. Based on the novel series of the same name by Robert Jordan, the series premiered in 2021, and it was quickly renewed for a second and third season.
Starring knockout actors like Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, and Sophie Okonedo, the series follows Moiraine, who is a member of a powerful organization called the Aes Sedai. Following an attack, she and her companion Lan venture to a village named Two Rivers to try and find the person who is the physical reincarnation of the Dragon, as a prophecy says that the individual will either save the world or destroy it.
The second season of the show just finished, and fans are eagerly awaiting Season 3. It may be a while before the high-budget fantasy series returns, so in the meantime, you'll need something to keep you busy. Even better, some shows, like Game of Thrones and The Witcher, have their own book series you can start reading as well just like Wheel of Time (depending on who you are, you may even prefer one medium of the stories over the other). There's more than one way to get your fantasy fix right now, and it's arguably one of the best times to be a fan of both books and fantasy shows.Here are 10 shows to start binging after The Wheel of Time.
Game of Thrones (2011 - 2019)
This one needs no introduction, but in case you need a refresher, GoT is based on the fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, and it follows several characters, from noble families to weary soldiers, with the storyline primarily following a super-expansive fight for control of the Iron Throne. Gory, complex, and the winner of 59 Emmys.
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His Dark Materials (2019 - 2022)
Based on the trilogy of novels by Philip Pullman, this BBC One/HBO series is set in a world where the souls of humans manifest as animals, or daemons. A young girl named Lyra gets caught in the journey of a lifetime after she searches for her missing friend and uncovers new worlds.
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Carnival Row (2019 - 2023)
Although it lasted just two seasons, the Orlando Bloom-led show is still worth a watch. It features mythical creatures and an investigation into conspiracies and a string of unsolved murders.
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Shadow and Bone (2021 - )
Adapted from a series of books by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone tells the story of Alina, an orphan that finds out she’s a Sun Summoner, or someone with the rare ability to control light. It also turns out that her power might just change the war-torn world around her.
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The Witcher (2019 - )
Henry Cavill plays Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter that is linked to Princess Ciri of Cintra. He becomes her protector and helps fight against those that are trying to take her Elder Blood and magic and use it for evil. The Witcher is based on the book series of the same name by Andrzej Sapkowski.
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The Magicians (2015 - 2020)
Picture this—you enroll at an academy to be trained as a magician, and while there, you find out that the magical world from your favorite childhood novel is real… but it poses a very real danger to the real world. Quentin Coldwater’s story unfolds over five seasons, and the twists and turns are totally unpredictable.
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The Shannara Chronicles (2016 - 2017)
An adaptation of the fantasy novels by Terry Brooks, the series follows a trio as they encounter adventures and war while trying to protect an ancient tree that is the boundary between their world and the world of evil demons. The show also stars a pre-Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Elvis Austin Butler.
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Merlin (2008 - 2012)
As you can tell by the name, this pick is loosely based on the legends of Merlin and King Arthur. A young Merlin is sent to Camelot to protect Prince Arthur with his magical gifts, but he has to hide his powers because magic is banned in Camelot. The British series follows how their bond evolves over time.
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Ragnarok (2020 - 2023)
With three six-episode seasons, you can binge this one in one weekend. The Norwegian fantasy drama follows Magne, a teenage boy that learns he’s a reincarnation of Thor, as he fights against a family of supernatural beings that are hiding their true forms as they pollute the environment. Other Norwegian gods show up as the series progresses.
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A Discovery of Witches (2018 - 2022)
Based on the “All Souls” trilogy by Deborah Harkness, historian and witch Diana Bishop discovers a manuscript called the Ashmole 782. The manuscript is believed to contain the story of the origin of supernatural species like witches, vampires, and daemons, and geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont helps her decode the script—even though witches and vampires don’t usually form alliances.
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