The five best fantasy series on Netflix

In fantasy series, viewers dive into strange worlds.

Netflix has some of the shows on its program - which you should definitely watch.

Whether wizards and dragons, witches or a city with all kinds of secrets: Fantasy series provide a lot of

tension and adventure.

For the viewer, they are an opportunity to escape the boring everyday life.

But which show is really worth it?

The streaming giant Netflix * has numerous series with fantastic storylines on offer.

We've picked out the top five for you.

Netflix series "The Witcher"

Geralt of Rivia is the main character in this series.

He's a witcher, a mutated person with extraordinary abilities.

As a monster hunter, he wanders through a fairytale world made up of numerous kingdoms and principalities.

He not only meets people, but also dwarves, elves and dark figures.

At some point the lone fighter finally meets the girl Ciri and the mysterious Yennefer - and his life changes tremendously.

The US-American-Polish series

“The Witcher”

has been running one season on Netflix so far, but fans will have to be patient for the second season.

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Fantasy series "Stranger Things" on Netflix

In 1983, in the small town of Hawkins, a young boy goes missing.

His three best friends go looking for him.

Instead, they meet the girl Elf, who has psychic abilities.

Together they try to find out which secret the city hides.

Especially the performance of the young actors in the series "Stranger Things" inspires many critics.

On Netflix, viewers can watch three seasons of the series.

A fourth season of

“Stranger Things”

has been confirmed, but filming was severely delayed due to the corona pandemic.

German fantasy series on Netflix: "Dark"

 Something is wrong in the small town of Winnenden - that becomes clear at the latest when two boys suddenly disappear.

Although the whole city is soon looking for them, they are as if swallowed by the earth.

The youngster Jonas Kahnwald is also drawn into the story.

And what role does the nuclear power plant on the outskirts of the city play?

The German series

“Dark”

was very well received by critics and audiences.

On Netflix, viewers can stream all three seasons of the show. 

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Netflix: These five German series were rated the best.

Netflix hit "The Umbrella Academy"

On one day in 1989, 43 children were born.

The strange thing about it: on the morning of the same day, their mothers were not yet pregnant.

The billionaire Sir Reginald Hargreeves goes in search of them.

Ultimately, he can find seven children who are also endowed with superpowers.

In his

“Umbrella Academy” he

wants to train them to become superheroes.

But the unusual "siblings" alienate each other.

They only come back together after the billionaire's death.

They have to act together to find the murderer of their foster father and to prevent an impending apocalypse.

The first two seasons can be seen on Netflix.

Fans have to wait a little longer for the third season.

Fantasy series "Black Mirror"

The episodes of the series

"Black Mirror"

are self-contained, little stories.

The main focus is on the downsides of advancing technology and socially critical issues.

The show has won multiple Emmy awards and was well received by critics.

Netflix has all five seasons on offer.

Netflix: More Fantasy Series and Movies

Would you like more excitement?

The fantasy series

“Outlander”, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”, “Shadow and Bone”

or

“Locke and Key”

can also be seen on Netflix.

If you haven't had enough despite the large selection of series: Netflix always has different films from the genre on offer.

Currently, for example, the anime film

"Spirited Away"

or the classic

"Ghostbusters"

. 

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These Netflix series will continue into 2021

These Netflix series will continue into 2021