I Embarked on Epic Adventures: Hulu’s 30 Top Fantasy Series

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Written By Lori C.

Lori C. writes about movies, TV shows, and the latest updates from the world of entertainment. She studied Film and Television many years ago at university and uses her knowledge to dissect the newest releases. When not in front of a laptop, she wanders around various European cities with a backpack and a little dog.

Fantasy series offer hours upon hours of magical escapism where mythical creatures roam and epic adventures await around every corner. And Hulu’s vast content library includes some of the best offerings from the genre. 

Dust off your spellbooks, grab the popcorn, and get ready for a thrilling binge journey through the best fantasy series, ranked by IMDB scores.

What We Do in the Shadows (2019 – ) – 8.6/10

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  • Creator: Jemaine Clement
  • Starring: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou

Official synopsis: The side-splitting and satirical series follows the lives of four centuries-old vampires cohabiting in Staten Island. With a comedic twist, the vampire roommates hilariously navigate the challenges of contemporary living and the supernatural misadventures that arise in their eternal existence.

Moving (2023 – ) – 8.5/10

Han Hyo-joo in Moving (2023)
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  • Starring: Kim Seong-gyoon, Han Hyo-joo, Zo In-sung

Official synopsis:Moving is a thrilling watch where three ordinary high schoolers with extraordinary powers find their quiet lives spiralling out of control. The trio’s calm life takes a wild turn when a mysterious group begins to stalk them.

The Mighty Boosh (2004 – 2007) – 8.4/10

Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt in The Mighty Boosh (2003)
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  • Starring: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding

Official synopsis: The Mighty Boosh is a British comic fantasy series known for its humor, pop-culture references, and elaborate musical numbers spanning different genres. With the signature crimping style of short acapella songs, the show offers a uniquely entertaining experience throughout its three series.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997 – 2003) – 8.3/10

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  • Creator: Joss Whedon
  • Starring: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan

Official synopsis: In every generation, a chosen one is born—the Slayer. Armed with extraordinary strength and skills, she takes on the mantle of protecting the world from vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness. With her unparalleled courage and her close friends, she fights against evil. 

While You Were Sleeping (2017) – 8.3/10

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  • Starring: Bae Suzy, Lee Jong-Suk, Jung Hae-in

Official synopsis: In this gripping series, a young woman and two men are burdened with haunting visions of the future in their dreams. As they grapple with their psychic abilities, they embark on a mission to prevent impending disasters and avert horrible events before they unfold.

Lost (2004 – 2010) – 8.3/10

Matthew Fox and Yunjin Kim in Lost (2004)
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  • Creator: J.J. Abrams, Jeffrey Lieber, Damon Lindelof
  • Starring: Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Yunjin Kim

Official synopsis: After a devastating plane crash, the survivors must band together to survive on a mysterious island fraught with hidden secrets. As they grapple with their new reality, they discover that cooperation and resilience are their only hope for escape and survival.

Descendants of the Sun (2016) – 8.2/10

Song Hye-Kyo and Song Joong-ki in Descendants of the Sun (2016)
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  • Starring: Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-Kyo, Jin Goo

Official synopsis: In this captivating series, a passionate soldier and a talented surgeon cross paths by chance in a hospital, leading to a love that ignites despite their differing philosophies. As their opposing beliefs threaten to tear them apart, destiny weaves its intricate threads, guiding them toward a love story that transcends obstacles and challenges.

Misfits (2009 – 2013) – 8.2/10

Danny Sapani, Lauren Socha, Antonia Thomas, and Iwan Rheon in Misfits (2009)
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  • Creator: Howard Overman
  • Starring: Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Joe Gilgun, Iwan Rheon

Official synopsis: While serving Community Service, five outcasts are hit by a strange storm and develop superpowers. This leads to a thrilling exploration of their abilities and responsibilities.

Galavant (2015 – 2016) – 8.1/10

Hugh Bonneville, Tommie Earl Jenkins, Daniel Hoffmann-Gill, Martin Collins, and Adam Loxley in Galavant (2015)
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  • Creator: Dan Fogelman
  • Starring: Joshua Sasse, Timothy Omundson, Vinnie Jones

Official synopsis: In this fairytale musical series, Prince Galavant, a dashing hero, seeks revenge and aims to restore his “happily ever after” after losing his love, Madalena, to the evil King Richard. With plenty of twists and turns, Galavant’s journey is filled with whimsical adventures and toe-tapping musical numbers.

The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016 – 2017) – 8.1/10

Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-Ho in The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
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  • Starring: Christina Sherman, Rin-Ah Shin, Jun Ji-Hyun

Official synopsis: In this enchanting series, a mermaid named Shim Chung is transported to modern times and encounters a charming but cold-hearted con artist named Heo Joon Jae. As they navigate the world of scams, Joon Jae’s friend Cha Shi Ah becomes Chung’s lifeline, offering hope for survival in this strange new reality.

Revenant (2023 – ) – 8/10

Revenant (2023)
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  • Starring: Kim Tae-ri, Oh Jung-se, Kyung Hong

Official synopsis: Ku San Young’s ordinary world of work and study becomes a chilling puzzle when a relic from her late father triggers inexplicable deaths. As she begins to change, you’ll be drawn into her eerie transformation.

What We Lose to Love (2022) – 8.0/10

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  • Creator: Yandy Laurens, Suryana Paramita
  • Starring: Dion Wiyoko, Sheila Dara Aisha, Reza Rahadian

Official synopsis: In this mysterious series, Dara goes missing while preparing for her wedding, leaving everyone puzzled. Satria becomes the sole person who can see, touch, and communicate with her, embarking on a supernatural journey to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.

True Blood (2008 – 2014) – 7.9/10

Anna Paquin and Alexander Skarsgård in True Blood (2008)
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  • Creator: Alan Ball
  • Starring: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell

Official synopsis: True Blood is a drama series based on Charlaine Harris’ Southern Vampire Mysteries novels. Set in Bon Temps, Louisiana, it revolves around Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic waitress entangled in the coexistence of vampires and humans. The show presents a captivating world of mystery, romance, and supernatural intrigue.

Angel (1999 – 2004) – 7.9/10

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  • Creator: David Greenwalt, Joss Whedon
  • Starring: David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter, Alexis Denisof

Official synopsis: In this Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off, Angel, a vampire cursed with a soul, relocates to Los Angeles. Seeking redemption, he assists people with supernatural troubles while battling his own inner demons. 

Part of Me (2014) – 7.9/10

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  • Starring: María Elisa Camargo, David Chocarro, Vanessa Villela

Official synopsis: In this series, two women are bound by a tragic and supernatural destiny that transcends death. Monica Serrano, a renowned pianist, dies under betrayal, and her soul inhabits the body of Adriana Aguilar, a slain waitress, through a mysterious talisman. In a complex struggle between the two souls, Monica seeks justice and protects her children, while Adriana’s love drives her to reclaim her body.

Extraordinary (2023 – ) – 7.8/10

Máiréad Tyers in Extraordinary (2023)
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  • Creator: Emma Moran
  • Starring: Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna

Official synopsis: In a world where everyone gets power on their 18th birthday, Jen turns 25 without hers. Desperate to find her superpower, she embarks on a journey, discovering the joy of being content with herself along the way.

Once Upon a Time (2011 – 2018) – 7.7/10

Adelaide Kane in Once Upon a Time (2011)
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  • Creators: Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis
  • Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla

Official synopsis: On her 28th birthday, Emma Swan is reunited with her long-lost son, Henry, who believes she’s the child of Snow White and Prince Charming, sent away to be protected from an evil curse. As she grapples with this fantastical reality, she also battles Storybrooke’s mayor and Henry’s adoptive mother, the Evil Queen herself.

Witches of East End (2013 – 2014) – 7.5/10

Julia Ormond, Mädchen Amick, Rachel Boston, and Jenna Dewan in Witches of East End (2013)
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  • Creator: Maggie Friedman
  • Starring: Julia Ormond, Jenna Dewan, Rachel Boston

Official synopsis: A mother and her two daughters are leading quiet lives in North Hampton when an engagement lifts the veil on their witchy lineage. As they juggle normal life and their newfound power, mastering their immortality and unlocking their family’s secret history turns into a race against time. 

Saving Hope (2012 – 2017) – 7.5/10

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  • Creators: Morwyn Brebner, Malcolm MacRury
  • Starring: Erica Durance, Michael Shanks, Benjamin Ayres

Official synopsis: This isn’t your regular medical drama, the show blends the supernatural with the daily trials and triumphs of the hospital’s devoted doctors and nurses.

Kindred (2022) – 7.4/10

Mallori Johnson and Austin Smith in Kindred (2022)
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  • Creators: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
  • Starring: Mallori Johnson, Micah Stock, Ryan Kwanten

Official synopsis: An ambitious young writer finds herself pulled into a tempest of time and history. Just as she starts her new life in Los Angeles, she’s thrust back and forth to a nineteenth-century plantation tightly bound to her family’s past.

Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022) – 7.3/10

Yeo Jin-goo and Moon Ga-young in Link: Eat, Love, Kill (2022)
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  • Starring: Moon Ga-young, Yeo Jin-goo, Park Bo-kyung

Official synopsis: Gye Hoon, a chef grappling with his twin sister’s disappearance, stumbles upon the enigmatic connection he has with a girl named Da Hyun. As they navigate intertwined emotions, they unravel a web of mystery, love, and danger.

Invisible City (2021 – ) – 7.2/10

Fábio Lago and Marco Pigossi in Invisible City (2021)
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  • Creator: Mirna Nogueira, Rodrigo Nogueira, Carlos Saldanha
  • Starring: Marco Pigossi, Manuela Dieguez, Alessandra Negrini

Official synopsis: This captivating series follows an environmental police officer in Rio de Janeiro who stumbles upon a hidden world of mythical creatures from Brazilian folklore. After discovering a link between the appearance of a dead river dolphin on a beach and the death of his beloved wife, he delves into a thrilling and mysterious journey, uncovering the secrets of the enchanting creatures that inhabit his city.

Being Erica (2009 – 2011) – 7.7/10

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  • Creator: Jana Sinyor
  • Starring: Erin Karpluk, Reagan Pasternak, Michael Riley

Official synopsis: The compelling chronicles the journey of Erica Strange as she tackles life’s challenges head-on. With her therapist Dr. Tom’s unconventional approach, she relives key moments from her past, reshaping her life while learning to appreciate the importance of her own voice.

Eli Stone (2008 – 2009) – 7.7/10

Natasha Henstridge, Victor Garber, Jonny Lee Miller, Loretta Devine, Sam Jaeger, Matt Letscher, James Saito, and Julie Gonzalo in Eli Stone (2008)
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  • Creator: Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim
  • Starring: Jonny Lee Miller, Natasha Henstridge, Loretta Devine

Official synopsis: In this intriguing series, Eli Stone, a successful lawyer representing big corporations, experiences strange hallucinations that prompt him to question life’s meaning. As he grapples with his career and relationships, a life-changing discovery of a brain aneurysm leads him to consider if his condition has a higher purpose.

Teen Wolf (2011 – 2017) – 7.7/10

Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, and Dylan O'Brien in Teen Wolf (2011)
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  • Creator: Jeff Davis
  • Starring: Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, Dylan O’Brien

Official synopsis: Scott McCall is a high school student in Beacon Hills who undergoes a life-changing transformation when bitten by a werewolf. As he grapples with his new identity, he must protect his loved ones while navigating relationships with friends and family.

Saving Grace (2007 – 2010) – 7.6/10

Holly Hunter, Laura San Giacomo, Bailey Chase, Lorraine Toussaint, Gregory Cruz, Kenny Johnson, Leon Rippy, and Yaani King Mondschein in Saving Grace (2007)
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  • Creator: Nancy Miller
  • Starring: Holly Hunter, Leon Rippy, Kenny Johnson

Official synopsis: Saving Grace follows Grace Hanadarko, a tormented and self-destructive police detective in Oklahoma City. After a life-altering encounter with a rough-hewn angel, Grace embarks on a journey of redemption and healing, looking for her way back to the right path.

The Fades (2011) – 7.6/10

Ruth Gemmell and Natalie Dormer in The Fades (2011)
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  • Creator: Jack Thorne
  • Starring: Lily Loveless, Tom Ellis, Daniel Kaluuya

Official synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Paul can see the spirits of the dead. When a restless spirit crosses back into the living world, Paul finds himself entangled in a battle to prevent the impending apocalypse.

The Golden Spoon (2022) – 7.6/10

Chae-Yeon Jung in The Golden Spoon (2022)
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  • Starring: Yook Sung-Jae, Lee Jong-Won, Chae-Yeon Jung

Official synopsis: In this thought-provoking series, Seung Cheon faces a life-altering choice when he acquires a magical spoon allowing him to swap lives with his wealthy best friend. The decision to trade his poor but loving family for a life of riches comes with doubt and uncertainty, as he only has three chances to change his mind and determine which future he truly desires.

Blood Curse (2023) – 7.6/10

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  • Creator: Kimo Stamboel
  • Starring: Mikha Tambayong, Deva Mahenra, Justin Adiwinata

Official synopsis: At the center of this miniseries is a thrilling hunt to protect loved ones from malicious forces. When two families are haunted by sinister black magic, they take matters into their own hands and start hunting the culprit.

Castle Rock (2018 – 2019) – 7.5/10

Scott Glenn in Castle Rock (2018)
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  • Creators: Sam Shaw, Dustin Thomason
  • Starring: Bill SkarsgÃ¥rd, André Holland, Lizzy Caplan

Official synopsis: In this psychological-horror series, the beloved works of Stephen King take on a new life. The show integrates the mythological scale of King’s worlds within the intimate setting of Castle Rock.

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