fantasy shows

‘Arcane’ Needs To Be the Next Show on Your Watchlist

With a rare 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this Netflix fantasy series is undeniably fantastic, but what exactly makes it so great?…

January 15, 2022

‘The Witcher’ Is a Thrilling Netflix Original That Even Non-Fantasy Fans Will Enjoy

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

Regardless of genre, the TV show is filled with humor, drama and philosophical questions that can draw in anybody.…

October 16, 2021

A depiction of "Shadow and Bone" actors Jessica Mei Li and Ben Barnes.

Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ Is a Story That Burns Bright

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The first season of Netflix's new fantasy series, based on New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo’s trilogy, deftly balances adventure, friendship, romance and political turmoil.…

June 13, 2021

Why ‘Bee and PuppyCat’ Should Be Your New Favorite Cartoon

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

Join Bee and her adorable yet mysterious companion as they embark on an exhilarating space adventure.…

May 25, 2021

An illustration of the cover of the television show H2O: Just Add Water for an article about remembering this old series. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

The Magical Nostalgia of ‘H2O: Just Add Water’

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Reminiscing about the early 2000s? Try binge-watching this hilarious show about teenage mermaids.…

April 17, 2021

‘The Uncanny Counter’ and What To Expect From the Second Season

Mai Khou Vang, Michigan State University

After the season finale achieved the highest ratings in the show's history, the fantasy thriller has left fans itching for Season 2.…

February 18, 2021

Eight Years After the Finale, ‘Merlin’ Lives On Thanks to Fan Creations

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

The final scene of the BBC series broke hearts, but the fanbase has coped by creating its own fan fiction and videos — much of it incredibly popular.…

May 15, 2020