7 Most Anticipated Fantasy TV Shows in 2025

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2025 promises exciting times for fans of fantasy, as this genre continues to captivate audiences after decades. Every year, the quality of fantasy TV series seems to soar higher, offering viewers a chance to journey into magical and enigmatic realms like never before. These stories range from epic battles between good and evil, to complex political intrigues set in fantastical landscapes.

In more modern times, it’s clear that fantasy television has experienced significant growth. Shows such as “House of the Dragon” and “Shadow and Bone” have broken viewership records, reigniting our fascination with mystical beings and intricate storylines involving rival families, tangled relationships, and unexpected twists. Additionally, improved production quality plays a role, as increased budgets have led to more advanced visual effects.

2025 promises to be an extraordinary year for me as a fantasy TV enthusiast, with the genre consistently pushing boundaries and offering more intricate and immersive storytelling. The upcoming season is brimming with eagerly awaited series, not to mention the return of beloved shows. I can hardly wait for the next chapter in Westeros’ saga with A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, or to dive back into the enigmatic world of magic and mystery presented by The Wheel of Time. This year’s fantasy TV lineup is nothing short of a dream come true!

2025 brings us a countdown of the 7 most eagerly awaited fantasy television series. These shows embody the genre’s best qualities, offering excitement, originality, breathtaking visuals, and emotional depth all in one package.

7
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight’

Game of Thrones, despite its controversial conclusion, has reignited fans’ enthusiasm for the series with its spin-off, House of the Dragon. Now, we find ourselves once more immersed in the dynamic world of Westeros, where friendships and allegiances are constantly shifting. The latest offering is titled A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight, and it follows the escapades of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, as they navigate a realm under the influence of the Targaryen dynasty, facing numerous obstacles and adversaries along their journey.

The upcoming spin-off is set to delve into the backstories of some renowned figures from Westeros, offering a glimpse of the world before the events depicted in the original series. Fans have been anticipating another chapter in the captivating tale of Game of Thrones, as this new installment brings intricate politics and multifaceted characters to the forefront. With its more personal and invigorating approach, it’s poised to be a compelling addition. The series is based on George R.R. Martin’s novella, Tales of Dunk and Egg, and features Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell in the lead roles.

6
‘One Piece’ (Season 2)

In a long-lasting anime series, One Piece has garnered immense affection. The Netflix adaptation is a live-action rendition of Eiichiro Oda’s manga series with the same title, and it too has become quite popular. The storyline remains largely consistent, featuring Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew, the Straw Hat Pirates, embarking on a journey across the Grand Line as they chase after Luffy’s dream of uncovering the greatest treasure and claiming the title of Pirate King. During their voyage, they encounter both friends and foes in equal measure.

In the second season of “One Piece,” our beloved Straw Hat Pirates make their return, this time with even greater challenges and thrilling confrontations. Following the climactic events of the last season, which saw the crew squaring off against formidable enemies and unveiling shocking secrets, the upcoming storyline promises fresh faces, new locations, and powerful adversaries. The Netflix version has been praised for its stunning action sequences, surprising plot twists, and intense drama, and we’ve been eagerly anticipating Season 2 for quite some time now.

5
‘The Witcher’ (Season 4)

Following the suspenseful conclusion of Season 3, there was no doubt left: The White Wolf’s tale is far from finished. The Witcher, one of Netflix’s top-tier fantasy shows, revolves around Geralt of Rivia – a rough and mysterious monster hunter with a contractor’s lifestyle. As he traverses the Continent, Geralt becomes entangled in political machinations, sinister powers, and the ramifications of his past choices, particularly Ciri. In Season 4, we can expect to explore Ciri’s character more extensively and be captivated by a heart-pounding and emotionally resonant storyline that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Following the success and enthusiasm generated by its first two seasons, The Witcher Season 3 expanded its world-building and character development, but fell short in its conclusion. As Henry Cavill moves on from the show, Liam Hemsworth takes over as Geralt, sparking excitement for a stronger performance. Additionally, Kim Bodina is leaving the series. Notably, the upcoming season will concentrate entirely on Freya Allen’s journey to become a fearless warrior, with Hemsworth’s Geralt providing contrast to her tale.

4
‘Wednesday’ (Season 2)

Three years following the highly successful debut of its initial season on Netflix, Wednesday is back with more eerie exploits. Originating from the renowned character of Charles Addams’ works and developed by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, this series follows the gothic Wednesday Addams as she investigates supernatural enigmas while attending Nevermore Academy, all while dealing with family strife, forming new relationships, and confronting challenges from previous adversaries.

The first season concluded with a significant twist, and although the show was revived for a second installment as early as 2023, details about its air date remained scant. More recently, Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton teamed up on “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” fueling excitement even further. As Catherine Zeta-Jones resumes her role as Morticia Addams and Emma Mayers joins as Wednesday’s lively roommate Enid Sinclair, it seems the upcoming installment will be well worth the anticipation, offering a tantalizing mix of eerie intrigue.

3
‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ (Season 2)

Netflix has excelled in fantasy TV shows, not only in live-action but also in adult animation. A prime example is “Castlevania.” The success of this series spawned the creation of “Castlevania: Nocturne,” a sequel that follows the video game series by Konami. This installment takes place during the French Revolution and focuses on Richter Belmont, a relative of Trevor and Sypha, and his adoptive sister Maria Renard. Together, they aim to foil the wicked schemes of a formidable and merciless vampire.

In a similar vein to the original Castlevania series, Castlevania: Nocturne is equally ominous, ruinous, and bewildering. Following the gripping finale of Season 1, where we witnessed the emergence of a menacing threat and champions rising, the stage is now perfectly poised for an even more intense and riveting battle to save humanity from disappearing altogether. The exhilarating action scenes, breathtaking visuals, intricate character development, and the welcomed return of beloved voice actors have built immense anticipation among fantasy fans.

2
‘Percy Jackson & the Olympians’ (Season 2)

Readers who love Rick Riordan’s books have found it challenging with movie adaptations as they veered too far from the original stories and hurried their narrative pace. The announcement of a live-action TV series by Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg for Disney+ initially raised eyebrows among fans. Fortunately, the television show Percy Jackson and the Olympians has proven successful, thanks to its captivating storytelling and immersive world-building based on Greek mythology.

In the second season, twelve-year-old demigod Percy Jackson finds himself in trouble again, this time accused of stealing Zeus’ master lightning bolt. He must act quickly to set things right in Olympus. As the story unfolds in Season 2, Percy returns to Camp Half-Blood only to discover that his life has been flipped on its head. His bond with Annabeth grows stronger, he learns he has a Cyclops brother, and the camp is under siege from Kronos’ forces. Without a doubt, Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 promises to be a heart-pounding and grand adventure.

1
‘The Wheel of Time’ (Season 3)

Transitioning to some captivating fantasy series on Prime Video, one that truly shines is “The Wheel of Time”. For two seasons now, it has been weaving magic, drama, and adventure into its storyline. Originally based on the book series with the same title by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, the show focuses on Moiraine Damodred, an Aes Sedai member, who selects five young individuals from a village for a journey. She does this because she suspects one of them may be destined to either save or bring about an end to the world.

I eagerly anticipate the continuation of this magnificent series in Season 3, following the turbulent happenings of Season 2 where Rand found himself entangled with his destiny as the Dragon Reborn. Meanwhile, Moiraine and the Aes Sedai find themselves confronting formidable adversaries who seek to exploit the One Power for malicious purposes. It’s exciting to learn that Rosamund Pike, Daniel Henney, Zoë Robins, and Madeleine Madden will return to their roles in this next installment, along with some fresh faces joining the cast. The fantasy realm flourishes brilliantly within this series, and it’s clear that we can expect even more intricate challenges, captivating revelations, and a chance to delve further into the rich lore of the books as the story unfolds in the upcoming season.

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