Watching fantasy on TV can make everyone feel like they are in a magical world that is interesting with wonderful stories, characters and more. However, not all series can attract the interest of viewers, and great universes remain buried amongst the myriad of unrecognized shows. 

There are many variations of the high aesthetic forms that narrate epic dramas between good and evil personalities to lively stories full of humor and romantic feelings. All these are now collected dusting on the book shelves as forgotten treasures, they are all waiting for you here. 

Here are ten obscure fantasy TV shows that garnered the rapt attention of their viewers but run the risk of being forgotten. All ten of them need another chance.

From Cancelled to Cult: 10 Fantasy TV Shows That You Never Miss!!

Fantasy tv shows gave us numerous worlds to embrace and unfortunately, not every ray of gold is shining dutifully for the audience. Here are ten shows many viewers probably haven’t thought about in years but deserve to explore enchanted worlds on TV.

1. Carnivale (2003-2005)

Its sets, characters, and most of all its plot make Carnivale a show with a phenomenal Great Depression. It is wrapped around with a cosmic battle of the forces of good and evil at its core. It’s about a farm boy who has the potential of a healer in him and a minister who is a survivor of the Blackwater fire. Plot gets interesting when he goes in search of God’s vengeance. 

This way, people’s lives get intertwined, and the viewers become immersed in the plot, unveiling the battle of courage. Carnivale included great visual effects, a richness of characters, and meaningful symbols. However, fans never got the answers since the show was canceled. A revival could finally offer the end fans have wanted for years and are deprived of. 

2. Misfits (2009-2013) 

It is like being outcasts in society, getting powers, only to find out they won’t fix your life. That’s the premise of Misfits, a British series that blends a lot of humor with a rather raw reality. Watch how each character has their power as a character trait or a conflict that brings comedy and sometimes disaster. 

This show had never compromises because of its writing, which is the reason that it could become a cult favorite. This dark series could find its place with today’s audience, which craves anti-traditional superhero tales.

3. Da Vinci’s Demons (2013-2015) 

What if Leonardo da Vinci was not only a talented painter and engineer but also a daring explorer? Da Vinci’s Demons depicts the famous artist as a young, sullen scientist solving mysteries of the contemporary world with other famous historical personalities. It combines historical aesthetics, ranging from ancient Egypt to medieval European Gothic. 

Also, it is a bit of science fiction, and makes this visual as well as mentally engaging. After the original, this is an opportunity to add layers of lore and give the audience more stories of Leonardo da Vinci and his inventions and works of art.

4. Galavant (2015-2016) 

This sexy, funny, over-the-top, campy, magically misleading show smashed conventional norms and justifiably stopped far too soon. Galavant is an incredible musical comedy-adventure series that depicts a once brave knight in his attempts to retake his kingdom and his lost sweetheart. 

Its songs by Alan Menken were the musical subtext to the show’s intensely lyrical satire that makes it a classic. Since fantasy and musicals are on the rise, Galavant may well become the comedic response to grimmed-up medieval epics.

5. The Magicians (2015-2020) 

Adapted from the novels written by Lev Grossman, The Magicians can be subtitled “Harry Potter for grown-ups”. Though it only begins to explain what this show is about. A sequel to the different procedures involving magic, with every act containing an offering and every triumph attended by detriment. 

A continuation could introduce new magical realms that the audience actually likes. And revisiting the characters that people have been missing.

6. The Shannara Chronicles (2016-2017)

This series is more close to a high fantasy epic. Where the creator took legends like elves, demons, and magic artifacts and put them into the world after apocalyptic transformations. With stunning visuals and grand conceptions, The Shannara Chronicles was able to introduce a whole new audience to high fantasy. The series ended just like that, but there is always potential for a well-developed later season. Never mind that with properly built pacing and characters, it could be as popular as the modern biggest fantasy hits.

7. Shadowhunters (2016-2019) 

Shadowhunters satisfied fans of the book, The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare as it showed how the main characters look. Teenage girl Clary Fray learns she is part of a race of demon hunters known as Shadowhunters in this series. The mixture of action, romance, and supernatural interest made the series the must-watch for young adult fantasy lovers. A revival could be more detailed as it goes beyond the stories that Clare has written in her book series.

8. Lost Girl (2010-2016) 

This Canadian urban fantasy series is based around the character of Bo. Who is a succubus  gathering human energy in her quest for identity in the mysterious world. Where Lost Girl particularly stands out is that it was one of the early examples of the genre to have a cast of color. Also to have such a prominent focus on and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in the media. A sequel could also follow Bo’s experience further and look at other supernatural beings and obstacles she has to face.

9. Being Human (US) (2008-2013) 

A vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost living in an apartment could sound like an idea for a joke. But, it turns out being human isn’t funny at all. This eerily eerie supernatural drama focuses upon the fits of the triad as they attempt to fight and come to terms with the monsters within themselves and their want and need of a normal life. A reboot could update these themes and take the main trio to the present and see how it works for them.

10. The Dresden Files (2007-2008) 

Jim Butcher’s novels, set in modern-day Chicago about a wizard for hire named Harry Dresden. These are urban fantasy at its best and detective noir at that. The TV adaptation was faithful to the tone of the books and then was canceled after only one season. So we have magical mayhem, crime-solving, and humor. The Dresden Files has all it takes for an astounding comeback. The complexity of the world that has been created could now be faithful to its realization through the lenses of modern special effects and a format serialized in nature.

Conclusion

Perhaps one of the most influential TV inventions is always the ability to take us into the fantasy world. It gives us all kinds of adventures, mysteries, or plots that our minds just can’t forget. These ten fantasy tv shows we’ve focused on are not only lost gems; they’re proof of the innovation and potential the genre adds to television. 

All of these series were favorites for the viewers, and with another shot, they can cast a spell over new viewers & bring back the excitement of those who adore them. These shows are a lane of their own and need to come back on our screen as a refresher to why we watched these fantasy tales to begin with.