Every fantasy show (not named Rings Of Power and House Of The Dragon) coming to TV this fall

Shows like Willow and The Witcher: Blood Origin are leading a fantasy renaissance across the small screen

By Jen Lennon | September 8, 2022 | 1:00pm

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Every fantasy show (not named Rings Of Power and House Of The Dragon) coming to TV this fall

(Clockwise from bottom left) The Witcher: Blood Origin (Photo: Netflix), The Winchesters (Photo: The CW), Good Omens (Photo: Prime Video), His Dark Materials (Photo: HBO), Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire (Photo: AMC), and Fate: The Winx Saga (Photo: Netflix) Graphic: Libby McGuire

Amazon and HBO have done everything in their power to make sure all eyes are on them for the fall 2022 TV season, what with The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power or House Of The Dragon battling it out for mindshare and viewers. But there’s plenty of other excellent, innovative work being done in the fantasy realm on TV this season. Which is where this rundown comes in.

In a unique cultural moment, fall TV is stacked with promising new series, like Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire, The Witcher: Blood Origin, and The Winchesters. There are also some exciting returning shows, including Fate: The Winx Saga, Good Omens, and His Dark Materials. Perhaps the most wonderful thing is that these shows all co-exist at the same time. Here then is a look at every fantasy TV series (besides The Rings Of Power and House Of The Dragon) you need to know about this season.

Vampire Academy

Vampire Academy | Official Trailer | Peacock Original

Premiere date: September 15, PeacockBased on the series of young adult novels of the same name by Richelle Mead, centers on Vasilisa “Lissa” Dragomir (Daniela Nieves), a vampire princess and the last of her royal line, and her best friend Rosemarie “Rose” Hathaway (Sisi Stringer), a half-vampire training to be Lissa’s Guardian. The title refers to the series’ setting: St. Vladimir’s Academy boarding school, where Lissa and Rose have reluctantly returned after going on the run. Upon their arrival, they have to face off against dangerous Strigoi (or immortal vampires, as opposed to Moroi like Lissa, who have lifespans similar to humans), navigate new romances, and figure out what the hell is going on at their school. Reductively, it’s Harry Potter with vampires; however, the Vampire Academy trailer is already delivering some deliciously campy drama that sets it apart from its wizarding counterpart.

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