Best British Fantasy TV Shows

This page is updated regularly. Subscribe, so you don't miss new recommendations. The list of "Best British Fantasy TV Shows" contains films with the following parameters. Style: captivating, exciting, costume drama, stylized, period drama and tense. Plot: supernatural, magic, ancient, danger, imaginary, heroes, female protagonist, witch, superhero and escapades. Genre: Fantasy, Drama and Adventure. Country: UK and USA.
Best British Fantasy TV Shows
Best British Fantasy TV Shows
TOP TV Shows: A Discovery of Witches (2018), Merlin (2008), Misfits (2009), Game of Thrones (2011), Demons (2009), Wolfblood (2012), Extraordinary (2023), Ghosts (2021), The Fades (2011), Zapped (2016), Penny Dreadful (2014), Neverland (2011), Cursed (2020), Good Omens (2019), Dracula (2020), Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004), The Essex Serpent (2022), The Miniaturist (2017), Robin of Sherwood (1984), His Dark Materials (2019).

List of Best TV Shows

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A Discovery of Witches (2018)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 1107 min.
TV show
Story: Diana Bishop, historian and witch, accesses Ashmole 782 and knows she must solve its mysteries. She is offered help by the enigmatic Matthew Clairmont, but he's a vampire and witches should never trust vampires.
Style: stylized, romantic, scenic, captivating, costume drama ...
Plot: witch, vampire, supernatural, magic, vampire human love, danger, love and romance, witchcraft, impossible love, interspecies romance, love interest, magical power ...
Place: london, chicago, united kingdom, britain
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 7.9
 87K
Merlin (2008)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.
Style: epic, exciting, arthurian, humorous, fairy tale ...
Audience: teens, family outing
Plot: king arthur, supernatural, arthurian legend, dragon, magic, witch, supernatural ability, legends and myths, knight, camelot, wizards and magicians, friendship ...
Time: middle ages, medieval times
Place: england, wales, europe
Is relevant ?
 8.2
 107K
Misfits (2009)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: When five young outsiders on Community Service get caught in a strange storm, they discover that they have developed superpowers.
Style: exciting, witty, cynical, humorous, semi serious ...
Audience: teens, kids, teen drama
Plot: supernatural, supernatural ability, youth, time travel, superhero, friendship, supernatural power, teenage life, swearing, friends, danger, superhuman powers ...
Time: future, 2000s, 21st century
Place: europe, england
Is relevant ?
 9.2
 2.3M
Game of Thrones (2011)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story: Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the ...
Style: epic, captivating, atmospheric, dramatic, stylized ...
Audience: teens, chick flick, girls' night, boys' night, adult
Plot: dragon, medieval, intrigue, incest, fantasy world, kingdom, power struggle, conflict, political intrigue, peril, abuse of power, treason ...
Time: middle ages, 2010s, medieval times, 2000s, year 2011 ...
Place: idaho, hawaii
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 5.9
 2K
Demons (2009)
Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Luke Rutherford is your average teenager - until his dead father's best friend, Rupert Galvin turns up to reveal his secret destiny: he's the great-grandson of Abraham Van Helsing, the infamous vampire hunter. Luke is set to inherit the ...
Style: serious, stylized, suspenseful, scary, gothic
Audience: teens
Plot: supernatural, vampire, good versus evil, danger, heroes, destiny, escapades, love, rescue, team, battles, library ...
Time: 21st century
Place: england, london, europe
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 7.4
 4K
Wolfblood (2012)
Genre: Family, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: Being a teenager is hard enough. Being a Wolfblood teenager is ten times more complicated. 14 year old Maddy loves her abilities - heightened senses, being faster, stronger and more graceful - but hates the secrets that come with them.
Style: exciting, tense, serious, suspenseful, bleak
Audience: teens, kids
Plot: supernatural, werewolf, high school, supernatural ability, teenage love, friendship, teenage life, danger, youth, wolf, young heroes, classmate ...
Time: 2010s, 21st century
Place: england
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 7.7
 14K
Extraordinary (2023)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story: In a world where everyone develops a power on their 18th birthday, Jen didn't. She's turning 25 and is still waiting to get hers. Adrift in a big, confusing world and armed with nothing but a bit of hope and a lot of desperation, Jen ...
Style: captivating, semi serious, psychological
Audience: date night
Plot: superhero, female protagonist, superhuman powers, supernatural ability, lifestyle, outcast, supernatural power, superpower, supernatural, young adult, teenager, drinking alcohol ...
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 7.9
 28K
Ghosts (2021)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
TV show
Story: Samantha and Jay throw caution to the wind when they convert their recently inherited country estate into a bed-and-breakfast. Call it mislaid plans. Not only is the place falling apart, but it’s also inhabited by spirits of previous residents -- ...
Style: sitcom, entertaining, psychological, semi serious, captivating ...
Plot: ghost, supernatural, supernatural ability, peril, society, escapades, friendship, friends, paranormal investigation, demon, paranormal, paranormal phenomena ...
Time: 2020s, 21st century
Place: england
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 7.6
 7K
The Fades (2011)
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story: Seventeen-year old Paul can see the spirits of the dead. When one of these restless spirits crosses back into the living world, he is forced into a fight to prevent the apocalypse.
Style: tense, stylized, atmospheric, spooky, captivating ...
Audience: teens
Plot: ghost, supernatural, supernatural ability, a vision, young heroes, save the world, buddies, misfit, fate of humanity, spirit, apocalypse, dream ...
Time: 21st century
Place: europe, england
Is relevant ?
 6.8
 2K
Zapped (2016)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: Brian Weaver, an online data marketing assistant (even he doesn't know what that is), finds himself abruptly transported to a parallel world, a place of bizarre creatures, magical forces and psychopathic fairies.
Style: witty, feel good, entertaining, captivating, humorous ...
Plot: alternate reality, magic, mermaid, time travel, unlikely hero, interdimensional travel, parallel world, wizard, misfit, obsessive quest, alternate universe, magical creature ...
Is relevant ?
 8.2
 130K
Penny Dreadful (2014)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller ...
Style: gothic, gothic horror, dark fantasy, atmospheric, scary ...
Audience: adult
Plot: supernatural, witch, vampire, werewolf, deadly creature, psychotherapy, lycanthropy, fear, imaginary, supernatural ability, frankenstein's monster, black magic ...
Time: victorian era, 1890s, 19th century
Place: england, london
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 6.3
 10K
Neverland (2011)
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 180 min.
TV show
Story: Raised on the streets of turn-of-the century London, orphaned Peter and his pals survive by their fearless wits as cunning young pickpockets. Now, they've been rounded up by their mentor Jimmy Hook to snatch a priceless, some believe, magical ...
Style: exciting, fairy tale, stylized, serious, captivating ...
Audience: family outing, kids
Plot: pirate, troubled teen, danger, fairy, mysterious place, peter pan, youth, orphan, young heroes, imaginary kingdom, treasure, rescue ...
Time: turn of the century, 20th century, 1900s, 18th century
Place: london
Is relevant ?
 6.0
 33K
Cursed (2020)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: In this fresh take on the Arthurian legend, teenager Nimue joins forces with mercenary Arthur on a quest to find Merlin and deliver an ancient sword.
Style: captivating, exciting, atmospheric, visually appealing, surprise ending ...
Audience: teens, family outing, teen drama
Plot: sword and sorcery, magic, adaptation, camelot, father daughter relationship, good versus evil, fantasy world, magical sword, battles, twists and turns, multiple storylines, sword fight ...
Time: middle ages
Is relevant ?
 8.0
 111K
Good Omens (2019)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story: In 2019 the world is on the brink of an apocalypse as humanity prepares for a final judgment. But follies ensue — Aziraphale, a somewhat fussy angel, and Crowley, a demon aren’t enthusiastic about the end of the world, and can’t seem to find ...
Style: witty, atmospheric, exciting, captivating, apocalyptic ...
Audience: boys' night, chick flick
Plot: angel, armageddon, devil, demon, prophecy, heaven and hell, foe turned friend, supernatural, fallen angel, witchcraft, good versus evil, satan ...
Time: future, 2010s, 21st century
Place: england, london, usa, africa
Is relevant ?
 6.8
 52K
Dracula (2020)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 270 min.
TV show
Story: Transylvania, 1897. The blood-drinking Count Dracula is drawing his plans against Victorian London. And be warned: the dead travel fast.
Style: gothic, costume drama, atmospheric, bloody, brutal ...
Plot: vampire, dracula, vampire hunter, convent, vampire human love, undead, supernatural, immortality, male female relationship, captive, studying, nun ...
Time: 19th century, victorian era, 1890s
Place: transylvania
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 142 min.
TV show
Story: In the 1980s horror writer Garth Marenghi wrote, produced, directed and starred in Darkplace, a groundbreaking series set in a hospital and exploring the depths of the author's imagination. At least that's what Marenghi and his ...
Style: parody, sitcom, not serious, cynical, humorous ...
Plot: supernatural, hospital, evil, interview, good versus evil, rivalry, dark humor, satire, television, heaven and hell, halloween, creature ...
Time: 20th century, 80s
Place: england, london, europe
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The Essex Serpent (2022)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 288 min.
TV show
Story: London widow Cora Seaborne moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar, but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature.
Style: tense, captivating, disturbing, spiritual, gothic ...
Plot: victorian england, mythical creature, widow, female protagonist, investigation, secret, sleuth, creature, puzzle, private investigation, paranormal investigation, supernatural being ...
Time: victorian era, 19th century, 1890s
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The Miniaturist (2017)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: A woman moves to live with her new husband in 17th Amsterdam, but soon discovers that not everything is what it seems.
Style: costume drama, period piece, enigmatic, tense, suspenseful ...
Plot: supernatural, husband wife relationship, paranormal activity, mysticism, destiny, prediction, secret, wealthy family, family secret, paranormal phenomena, paranormal, family problems ...
Time: 17th century
Place: holland, amsterdam, netherlands
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The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself (2022)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Caught between two warring clans, the son of a notorious witch responsible for a deadly massacre tries to find his place in the world — and his powers.
Style: exciting, tense, captivating, entertaining, supernatural thriller ...
Audience: teen fantasy
Plot: homoerotic friendship, witchcraft, witch, spell, bisexuality, magic, young adult, coming of age, polyamory, wizard, son, sex scene ...
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Robin of Sherwood (1984)
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Robin of Sherwood, was a British television series, based on the legend of Robin Hood. Created by Richard Carpenter, it was produced by HTV in association with Goldcrest, and ran from 1984 to 1986 on the ITV network. In America it was retitled Robin ...
Style: epic, costume drama, fairy tale, captivating, exciting ...
Plot: robin hood, medieval, folk hero, archery, sorcery, heroes, sword, pagan, vigilantism, swashbuckler, girl, serial killer ...
Time: middle ages, 12th century, medieval times
Place: england, europe
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His Dark Materials (2019)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Lyra's search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children, and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious ...
Style: atmospheric, enigmatic, suspense, exciting, sad ...
Audience: teen fantasy, teen drama
Plot: travel, magic, prophecy, friendship, children, child protagonist, steampunk, journey, parallel universe, conspiracy, coming of age, church ...
Time: future, 2020s, 2010s
Place: england, london, united kingdom
Is relevant ?
 6.5
 12K
Atlantis (2013)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: A fantasy drama set in a world of legendary heroes and mythical creatures. Far from home and desperate for answers, Jason washes up on the shores of an ancient land. A mysterious place; a world of bull leaping, of snake haired goddesses and of ...
Style: exciting, serious, atmospheric, captivating, mythical ...
Audience: family outing, teens
Plot: atlantis, legends and myths, escapades, friendship, young heroes, danger, greek, imaginary kingdom, fantasy world, ancient, mythology, sword fight ...
Place: greece, ancient greece
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The Time Traveler's Wife (2022)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story: The intricate and magical love story of Clare and Henry, and a marriage with a problem… time travel.
Style: sincere, captivating, psychological, disturbing, tense ...
Plot: time travel, male female relationship, love story, time traveler, time, romantic relationship, marriage, husband wife relationship, time paradox, couple relations, relationship problems, relationships ...
Place: chicago
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 8.6
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Numberblocks (2017)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Musical
Country: UK
Duration: 5 min.
TV show
Story: Learn how much fun counting can be with the Numberblocks - a fun-loving group of numbers who work together to solve problems big and small.
Style: entertaining, captivating, semi serious, feel good, educational
Audience: kids, pre-teens, preschool
Plot: mathematics, training, education, airport, airplane, horse riding, hound dog, flying car, auto racing, tractor, horse race, fighter jet ...
Time: 2010s, 21st century
Is relevant ?
 8.4
 26K
Ghosts (2019)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: A cash-strapped young couple inherit a grand country house, only to find it is both falling apart and teeming with the ghosts of former inhabitants.
Style: surreal, sitcom, funny, captivating, light ...
Plot: supernatural, ghost, haunted house, dead, couples, eternity, trapped, husband wife relationship, mansion, surrealism, able to see the dead, neanderthal ...
Time: future, 2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place: england
Is relevant ?
 6.3
 4K
Sinbad (2012)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story: Sinbad accidentally kills the son of the powerful Lord Akbari in a fist fight. As recompense for the blood debt, Sinbad's brother is killed in front of his eyes. Sinbad escapes, but his grandmother uses a magic talisman to curse him for the ...
Style: exciting, stylized, serious, disturbing, light ...
Plot: sinbad, sea voyage, arabian nights, curse, witch, escapades, rivalry, hopes, adventurer, legends and myths, sailor, medieval ...
Time: 8th century
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The Sarah Jane Adventures (2007)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: The Sarah Jane Adventures is a British science fiction television series, produced by BBC Cymru Wales for CBBC, created by Russell T Davies and starring Elisabeth Sladen. The programme is a spin-off of the long-running BBC science fiction programme ...
Style: exciting, captivating, entertaining, tense, semi serious ...
Audience: kids
Plot: supernatural, save the world, young heroes, escapades, doctor who, danger, genetic engineering, heroic mission, time travel, friendship, magic, extraterrestrial ...
Time: future
Place: wales
Is relevant ?
 7.7
 265
Wild West (2002)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: Wild West is a situation comedy screened from October 2002 until 2004 starring Dawn French and Catherine Tate. It was described as a dark comedy from the pen of Simon Nye and was filmed on location in Cornwall. Set in the hamlet of St Gweep, Wild ...
Style: sitcom, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, feel good ...
Plot: wife swapping, witchcraft, satire, relationships, lgbt, lesbian, small town, weirdo, friend, pub, post office, community ...
Place: cornwall
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Alice in Wonderland (1986)
Genre: Fantasy
Country: UK
Duration: 120 min.
TV show
Story: One of the most well-known stories begins one golden summer afternoon. Alice is sitting on a riverbank with her sister when a fully-dressed, talking rabbit runs past her. She follows the rabbit down the hole and enters a nonsensical world where it ...
Plot: alice in wonderland, underground, fantasy world, dodo, wonderland, cooking, duchess, card playing, cat, queen, hare, alice character ...
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Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist (2014)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 152 min.
TV show
Story: The most successful and most loved fighting video game of all time, Street Fighter', is finally being given the epic, and faithful treatment it deserves. Street Fighter: Assassins Fist takes us back to the formative years of the iconic ...
Style: suspenseful, exciting, serious, suspense, tense ...
Audience: boys' night, teens
Plot: martial arts, street fighter, heroic mission, rivalry, fight for supremacy, ancient, opponent, mortal combat, good versus evil, master warrior, villain, danger ...
Place: japan, asia
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