What to Watch After You Finish 'The Wheel of Time'
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So, you’re all caught up on The Wheel of Time's second season? We’re sorry for your loss—but wow, what a great show. Thankfully, the Amazon Prime vVdeo fantasy series has been renewed for a third season, but the premiere date is still up in the air. Given the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, it might be a while until we learn what happens next. On the bright side, this hiatus means you’ll have plenty of time to stream something new.
As the saying goes, when one door closes another one opens—and in this case, there are quite a few awaiting your arrival. We’re not one to brag, but the Esquire’s entertainment staff happens to be comprised of fantasy experts so, as a treat, we’ve created a list of shows that you should watch next. From Once Upon a Time, to Lovecraft Country, The Witcher, and Charmed, these ten series will leave you glued to your seat. So scroll down, make your pick, and get ready to explore some uncharted territory.—Bria McNeal
Game of Thrones
For the past decade, Game of Thrones has been the fantasy series that brought the genre back to mainstream TV. Featuring dragons, big battles, prophesy, and now a successful prequel series, Thrones is the go-to for primetime fantasy.—Josh Rosenberg
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Shadow and Bone
One of the most popular YA fantasy novels in recent memory, Shadow and Bone follows a young orphan who discovers that she was born with the power to control light. Branded the Sun Summoner, she sets out to save the universe from light's natural enemy: shadow.—J.R.
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Once Upon a Time
This isn't the fairytale you remember. Once Upon a Time is a series that brings all your favorite storybook characters into the modern world. The series begins with Emma Swan, a young woman whose world is turned upside down when she reconnects with Henry, the child she gave up years earlier. Things get complicated when Henry suggests Emma is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming. If he’s correct, then everyone's lives are about to change.—B.M.
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Stranger Things
Stranger Things tells the story of a group of tweens growing up in Hawkins, Indiana. Suburban life is as expected—that is, until a new girl shows up and unravels everything they thought they knew about society. Suddenly, the kids are forced to battle supernatural monsters and their seedy local government. Come for the '80s aesthetic. Stay for the stellar performances from Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb Mcauhlin, Gaten Matarazzo, and more.—B.M.
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Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country offers a new take on life for Black Americans in Jim Crow America. In this series, a man named Atticus Black and his friends embark on a cross-country roadtrip in the 1950s. Their goal is to find Atticus’s missing father, but they encounter a twisted mystery along the way.—B.M.
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The Changeling
What would you do if the love of your life suddenly disappeared? In The Changeling, a man named Apollo is head over heels for his partner, Emma. Their life in New York is magical, charming, and of course, wildly romantic. That is... until Emma vanishes. In order to find her, he embarks on an epic quest and stumbles upon a new world.—B.M.
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Outlander
Based on the novel series by Diana Gabaldon, Outlander tells an epic, genre-bending story about love and history. It's set across generations and time, but begins in 1945. Our protagonist is Claire Randall, who had served as a nurse in World War II. While on a trip in Scotland with her husband, Claire visits a standing stone and accidentally travels back in time to 1743. Two centuries in the past, Claire becomes involved with a rebel group of Highlanders. She falls in love with one of the rebels, and her life only begins to get more complicated through shifts in time and being part of changing history. Featuring gorgeous Scottish landscapes, complex love stories, and a resilient female lead, and seven seasons to get lost in, it’s the perfect show to binge.—Sirena He
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Charmed
Can’t get enough magic, fantasy, and mystical stories? Charmed, the longest running all-female led TV series, gave us eight seasons of all the magical shenanigans anyone could possibly need. Charmed starts off with the three Halliwell sisters: Prue, Phoebe and Piper. The women realize they come from a long line of witches and must balance their personal desires with the responsibilities of using their magic to save innocent lives. Halfway through the series, we’re introduced to a half-sister, Paige. The importance of family, love, and the fight between good and evil are all themes in the iconic show. Not to mention, every kind of magical creature appears in the series, including fairies, leprechauns, muses, mermaids, and so many more!—S.H.
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The Witcher
Starring Henry Cavill (and soon, Liam Hemsworth!), The Witcher is one of the most popular fantasy series of all time. Based off Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski’s six novels and three incredibly successful video games, the series follows a monster hunter named Geralt of Rivia, who is tasked with protecting the Crown Princess Ciri of Cintra.—J.R.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Amazon spent a billion dollars creating the next adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien’s fantastical world, with The Rings of Power easily becoming the most expensive TV series of all time. Thankfully, the first season did not disappoint. The prequel to The Lord of the Rings trilogy featured the dwarven city, the adventures of Galadrial the royal elf, and the forging of the legendary rings.—J.R.
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