12 Exciting Fantasy Shows Coming In 2027 & Beyond
Fantasy television is no longer exclusively chasing the next Game of Thrones. The genre has expanded beyond sprawling medieval epics into supernatural comedies, gothic romances, and more intimate, character-driven stories. However, as fantasy productions become more expensive, studios are also relying more heavily on established intellectual property, from beloved novels to popular video games, and monumental multimedia franchises like Harry Potter.
Fantasy adaptations are becoming increasingly ambitious, tackling source material once considered difficult to translate into live action. Rather than minimizing their fantastical elements, these adaptations are embracing the elaborate worlds, magic, and mythology that made their source material so popular. Meanwhile, the best high fantasy shows of today often blend with other genres, from the supernatural comedy of Ghosts to the horror of Widow's Bay, and the gothic romance of Interview with the Vampire.
Several beloved franchises, including House of the Dragon, The Legend of Vox Machina, and Avatar, are also approaching their final seasons, promising epic conclusions alongside ambitious new beginnings. Of course, the boundaries of fantasy aren't always clear. Science fiction and fantasy frequently overlap, but some popular shows, like Fallout, lean more heavily toward science fiction. On the other hand, supernatural horror shows like HBO's Stephen King adaptation It: Welcome to Derry occupy a gray area between genres.
For this list, three factors were considered: anticipation surrounding upcoming seasons, how strongly each show fits within the fantasy genre, and overall quality or creative potential. Between epic conclusions, beloved franchises, and bold new adaptations, fantasy fans have plenty to look forward to in 2027 and beyond.
Ghosts Season 6
Returning January 2027
After ending on a spooky cliffhanger in its two-part Halloween special, Ghosts will return for season 6 in January 2027. The supernatural single-camera sitcom was a big swing for CBS five years ago, but it has since become the network's most reliable comedy, following the end of The Big Bang Theory.
CBS is doubling down on the supernatural with Eternally Yours, from the Ghosts co-showrunners Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, while international adaptations continue to expand the franchise. Meanwhile, Ben Feldman's Kyle stepping in as a temporary "ghost babysitter" for Rose McIver's Sam promises an interesting shake-up at Woodstone Manor. Even six seasons in, Ghosts clearly has plenty of spirit left.
Widow’s Bay Season 2
Release Window TBC
Widow's Bay was one of Apple TV's most delightful surprises, an original horror-comedy from Katie Dippold that balanced small-town absurdity with genuinely unsettling supernatural mysteries. Season 1 only scratched the surface of the horrors literally lurking beneath the island.
Matthew Rhys' Mayor Tom will no longer be able to protect both his son and his constituents after the shocking reveal of the Widow’s Bay season 1 finale. Embraced by critics and audiences in its first season, Widow's Bay season 2 can dive into the weird waters its predecessor had to slowly wade into.
Apple TV has a history of allowing years between seasons, but Widow's Bay has momentum worth capitalizing on. With production expected to begin in 2027, an early 2028 premiere seems plausible, although no release window has been confirmed.
The Legend of Vox Machina Season 5 (Final Season)
Release Window TBC
What began as a group of friends playing Dungeons & Dragons has become one of television's most acclaimed animated fantasy series. Adapted from the popular web series Critical Role, The Legend of Vox Machina has earned a perfect 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes across all four seasons, with praise for its animation, humor, voice acting, and action sequences.
The upcoming fifth season will also be its last, bringing the adventuring party's story to a close after years of increasingly ambitious storytelling. Although Prime Video has yet to announce a premiere date, season 5 is adapting the climax of a story fans have followed across two different mediums.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 3
Expected 2027
Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender has grown more confident in translating the beloved animated series' sprawling fantasy world to the screen. Avatar season 2 built on the first season's impressive visuals and world-building with stronger character development, more compelling relationships, and a better balance between humor and drama, earning a warmer critical reception.
That upward trajectory makes Avatar’s third and final season particularly promising. Adapting Book Three: Fire, the final season will bring Aang's journey toward mastering the elements to its conclusion. With some of the original series' most beloved character arcs still to come, Netflix has an opportunity to deliver its strongest season yet.
Interview with the Vampire Season 4
Release Window TBC
Interview with the Vampire pulled off an impressive reinvention with season 3, retitled The Vampire Lestat, which adapted a different Anne Rice novel with a new central perspective and a dramatically different tone. Yet critics embraced the creative departure, with some even calling it the show's best season.
Season 4 will adapt The Queen of the Damned, raising the stakes from the vampires' personal dramas to a potentially apocalyptic conflict. The series can explore the origins of vampirism itself while threatening the existence of the entire vampire world. After season 3's success, another ambitious reinvention is more exciting than a continuation of what is expected.
A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms Season 2
Expected 2027
AKOTSK is an interesting inclusion on a list of fantasy shows, considering that although Game of Thrones is undeniably fantasy, this prequel takes place during a period of Westeros history largely devoid of magic and dragons. Yet the smaller, more human stakes of Dunk and Egg's adventures are arguably even more compelling than the supernatural threats of its predecessors.
Adapting George R.R. Martin's The Sworn Sword, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 2 will change its tone, telling a sadder, more personal story about the unlikely duo of a humble hedge knight and a Targaryen prince. With its focus on loyalty, honor, and the consequences of past conflicts, the next chapter could prove that Westeros doesn't need dragons to deliver gripping fantasy.
Ahsoka Season 2
Returning January 2027
The Star Wars franchise has struggled to recapture its former glory, particularly on the film front, but Ahsoka has emerged as one of its brighter TV spots. Spinning off from another acclaimed Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, Ahsoka follows Rosario Dawson's former Jedi as she investigates a threat to the galaxy.
Critics generally liked the first season, and audiences embraced its expansion of Star Wars lore and connections to the animated series Star Wars Rebels. Ahsoka season 2 is expected to return in January 2027, continuing the story after Ahsoka and Sabine were stranded on Peridea. With Grand Admiral Thrawn’s return threatening the galaxy, the stakes are higher than ever.
One Piece Season 3
Expected 2027
Netflix's One Piece has accomplished something few live-action anime adaptations have managed: capturing the spirit of its beloved source material while becoming a hit in its own right. One Piece season 2 improved on an already popular first season with more ambitious world-building, stronger character chemistry, more polished visual effects, and bigger action sequences, earning even greater critical acclaim.
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Season 1 |
2023 |
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Season 2 |
2026 |
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2027 (expected) |
One Piece season 3 marks the end of an era, as it raises the stakes considerably by adapting the Alabasta arc, one of the manga's most beloved storylines. With a kingdom on the brink of civil war, the dangerous criminal organization Baroque Works, and the formidable Crocodile standing in their way, Luffy and his crew will face their biggest challenge yet.
God Of War Season 1
Release Window TBC
After the enormous success of Fallout, Amazon is hoping to strike gold again by adapting another beloved video game franchise, God of War. God of War will directly adapt the Norse mythology-inspired games, following Kratos and his son Atreus on an epic journey through a world of gods and monsters.
However, production hit a major setback when Ryan Hurst (Remember the Titans and voice actor in the God of War video games), originally cast as Kratos, suffered an on-set injury in June 2026. Dave Bautista took over the role, bringing considerably more star power to the cast of God of War. With extensive reshoots required, Amazon has yet to announce a premiere date.
Fourth Wing Season 1
Release Window TBC
Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing became a publishing phenomenon by combining high-stakes fantasy, deadly dragon-riding competitions, and steamy romance. Now, Amazon is bringing the hugely popular romantasy novel to television, with an intriguing combination of creative talent behind the adaptation.
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Michael B. Jordan will executive produce Fourth Wing alongside Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the latter of whom will also direct the pilot. Meredith Averill (The Haunting of Hill House) will serve as showrunner, bringing experience with both horror and fantasy.
With such an accomplished team tackling a beloved property, Fourth Wing has enormous potential. However, Amazon only officially greenlit the series in May 2026, so a Fourth Wing premiere is likely still some time away.