Fancy diving deep into the world of superheroes, monsters and legends? Well look no further than some of these excellent fantasy and sci-fi series! Whether you're looking for a binge-worthy superhero series or to explore the life of King Arthur with some legendary action, there's something here for everyone! So grab the popcorn and get comfy because it's time to binge!
Superheroes | Monsters | Legends
Superheroes, superpowers and the extremely gifted
Smallville
Stream on ITVX
Smallville tells the origin story of Superman, following his coming-of-age adventures! After landing on Earth in a small space shuttle, Clark Kent (Tom Welling) is adopted by Martha and Jonathan Kent and raised as their son. However, as he grows up he begins to show signs of super-human powers and decides to use them for good, protecting those around him from evil!
Superman and Lois
Stream now on BBC iPlayer
Whether you’re a DC lover or not, this show is a must! Superman and Lois is a masterful reimagining of Superman’s story, balancing the struggles of parenthood as a father, other emotional challenges with his journalist wife Lois Lane (Bitsie Tulloch). What makes this series set apart from the others is that it focuses on the Man of Steel’s superhuman feats alongside the very human challenges faced by Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) and his family.
Doom Patrol
Available now on ITVX
Different from your average superhero series, Doom Patrol offers a refreshing and exciting take on classic superheroes. Dubbed the “world’s strangest heroes”, this group of super powered misfits —who gained their abilities through tragic accidents— investigate strange occurrences to protect the world from evil!
Misfits
Stream on Channel 4
Full of laughs, A LOT of drama, and super powerssss, Misfits follows a group of young offenders who all obtain supernatural powers whilst working in a community service programme during an electrical storm! With their newfound powers, their lives become changed… forever! Starring Iwan Rheon, Robert Sheehan and Antonia Thomas.
Pennyworth
Stream on ITVX
Still looking for moooore superhero recommendations? Well, Pennyworth follows the story of Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon), a former British SAS soldier with deadly skills. After starting his own security firm, he is approached by Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge), Bruce Wayne’s billionaire father in 1960s London to work for the family…
Gotham
Stream on ITVX
Welcome to a pre- Batman world! Gotham follows Detective James Gordon’s (Ben McKenzie) early days at the Gotham city police department as he’s given the impossible task of cleaning up the most morally bankrupt city on Earth! Get ready to meet both old villains and new —and, maybe even a peek at a young Bruce Wayne!
The Flash
Watch now on ITVX
Welcome to the world of meta humans! After being struck by lightning, Barry Allen (Grant Gustin) gains the power of superhuman speed and decides to use his powers to save his city from crime, becoming The Flash!
Heroes
Available now on ITVX
This critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller follows a group of ordinary people who discover they have superhuman abilities! They quickly realise that their powers combined are needed to save mankind from a catastrophic future!
Arrow
Available on ITVX
Billionaire playboy turned vigilante, Oliver Queen, is on a mission to fight crime and corruption after being stranded on a remote island for over five years. Now back in Starling City, armed only with his archery skills and relentless determination, he becomes the Green Arrow. Follow Oliver as he confronts complex moral dilemmas, powerful enemies, and the dark secrets of his family’s past.
Monsters, magic and fantasy creatures
Interview with the Vampire
Stream on BBC iPlayer
It’s 2022, and vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac decides to finally tell his story to a journalist, detailing his transformation, relationships, struggles as a new vampire and the complex relationship he has with a young vampire named Claudia!
Mayfair Witches
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
All things dark and sinister surround the plot of Mayfair Witches… Adapted from Anne Rice’s novel, this series sees neurosurgeon Dr. Rowan Fielding (Alexandra Daddario) discover she is the heiress to a dynasty of powerful witches and must fulfil her family’s deadly legacy!
Charmed
Stream on ITVX
Three sisters – Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) discover they are witches each with their own unique magical powers! Together they use their combined “power of three” to protect innocent lives from demons and warlocks, all whilst keeping their supernatural identities hidden in modern-day San Francisco!
The Vampire Diaries
Stream on ITVX
Blood lust, love and desire collide in Vampire Diairies! Set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, this supernatural drama is allllll about a girl falling in love with a vampire...maybe even two! Life for Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev) takes a drastic turn when Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder) decide to come home after 145 years away… It’s romantic, it’s dramatic and it’s just SO good!
Ghost Whisperer
Stream now on Channel 4
Jenifer Love Hewitt stars are Melinda Gordon, a newly married woman who is able to communicate with the dead! With her best friend’s assistance, she helps ghosts to resolve their unfinished business and move on. But the big question is, at what cost?!
Legends and mysteries
Merlin
Stream on BBC iPlayer
No man, no matter how great can know his destiny… Legends come to life in Merlin, I mean we’re talking about some veryyyy big legends... you’ve heard of Camelot, right? Sir Lancelot, King Arthur? Well if you’ve somehow never heard of them then you must watch this magical reimagining! In an attempt to fulfil his destiny, Merlin (Colin Morgan) arrives in Camelot, only to discover that magic has been banned. Now, he must hide his powers while secretly protecting Arthur (Bradley James) from the dangers that lie ahead!
La Brea
Stream now on My5
Take a step into the unknown… When a massive sinkhole opens in the middle of LA, hundreds of people and buildings are thrown into an unexplainable primeval world! Is it magic, is it fantasy or is it a HUGE mystery?
Under the Dome
Stream on My5
When the town of Chester’s Mill is suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world, the residents must learn how to survive whilst trying to discover the truth and mystery behind the dome…
The Winter King
Stream on ITVX and STV Player
It’s the fifth century AD in post-Roman Dark Age Britain, and Arthur Pendragon (Ian De Caestecker) must quickly evolve from outcast to legendary warrior. With the help of the druid Merlin, he must reunite Britain and make a stand against the Saxons! If you enjoy a good fight, a classic legend or loved the series Merlin, then The Winter King should go straight onto your watch-list!
Atlantis
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
After heading off in search of his father, Jason ends up washed up on the shores of a strange and mysteriousss land! With magical creatures on one side, oracles on the other and heroic figures all around, he soon discovers he’s found the lost city of Atlantis! However, it becomes clear that he chose the wrong time to visit the fabled land and finds himself at the mercy of a deadly ritual…
Romulus
Stream on ITVX
Explore the origins of Rome in this enticing tale of tribes and destinies as a collision of war, betrayal and ambition cause an empire to rise in Romulus! Explore the origins of Rome in this epic tale of war, betrayal, and ambition as multiple tribes collide, leading to the rise of an empire in Romulus!
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