Keep this page handy as we celebrate and list what is deemed to be the Best and Highest Rated Fantasy TV Shows on Netflix in 2023.

The fantasy genre’s appeal is all about magical escapism from the day-to-day grind. Some of the best fantasy series features heroes on a quest to defeat a great evil. These shows bring mythical creatures to life while allowing viewers to immerse themselves in different worlds. 

Netflix released many fan-favorite entries to the genre, including The Witcher, Lucifer, and Warrior Nun. And 2023 is no different – Using IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes ratings, we’ve compiled a list of the best fantasy shows to drop on the streaming platform this year. We’ll update this list regularly to help you make informed decisions about the fictional worlds you choose to explore. 

We also have a Best Fantasy TV Shows on Netflix of All Time list – so check that out too.

Best and Highest-Rated Fantasy TV Shows on Netflix in 2023

7. Shahmaran (2023)

In this Netflix original series from Turkey, the central plot revolves around a community that worships a half-woman, half-snake mythical creature. 

Official Premise: When Sahsu goes to Adana, she seizes on the chance to confront her estranged grandfather, but she soon finds herself in the midst of a legend.

Cast: Serenay Sarikaya, Burak Deniz

IMDB Rating: 5.1/0

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 89%

6. Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022 – )

Despite featuring voice stars like Jack Black, Rita Ora, and James Hong, the newest addition to the Kung Fu Panda franchise hasn’t been particularly well-received. Viewers expressed disappointment at the mediocre and rather dull storylines, which didn’t match the excellent movie trilogy. 

Official Premise: Legendary warrior Po teams up with an elite knight on a quest to rescue magical weapons, restore his reputation and save the world.

Cast: Jack Black, Rita Ora, Rahnuma Panthaky, James Hong, Chris Geere

IMDB Rating: 6/10

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 55%

5. Invisible City (2021 – )

Invisible City effectively mixes mythological creatures with modern-day police procedural drama. The Brazilian series premiered its second season in March 2023 and impressed global Netflix subscribers. 

Official Premise: An underground world is inhabited by mythical creatures evolved from a deep lineage of Brazilian folklore. One detective finds himself caught in a murder investigation that puts him in the middle of a battle between these two worlds.

Cast: Marco Pigossi, Manu Dieguez, Alessandra Negrini, Fábio Lago, Wesley Guimarães

IMDB Rating: 7.2/10

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 91%

4. Record of Ragnarok (2021 – )

Based on the popular Manga Shuumatsu no Walküre of the same name, this dark anime is full of action-packed sequences and mythical lore. 

Official Premise: Before eradicating humankind from the world, the gods give them one last chance to prove themselves worthy of survival; let the Ragnarok battles begin.

Cast: Miyuki Sawashiro, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Tomokazu Seki, Sôma Saitô, Kazuhiro Yamaji

IMDB Rating: 6.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 72%

3. Daniel Spellbound (2022 – )

The second season of the Canadian fantasy animation came out in February 2023. It’s a fun, family-friendly series centered on a young boy tasked with saving the magical world from evil. 

Official Premise: Magic is real but hidden from the public. Daniel knows where to find it. He discovers a strange ingredient and gets the attention of dangerous alchemists, which takes him on an adventure while the magical world hangs in the balance.

Cast: Alex Barima, Deven Mack, Chantel Riley, Catherine Disher, Dwayne Hill

IMDB Rating: 6.9/10

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 92%

2. Lockwood & Co. (2023 – )

This supernatural detective show is based on a book series by Jonathan Stroud. The show is set in an alternate timeline where ghosts are malevolent, and only children can see and stop them from forcing the living to join their ranks. After its release in January, the series stayed in Netflix’s global Top 10 for more than three weeks. 

Official Premise: A tiny startup, run by two teenage boys and a newly arrived, supremely psychically gifted girl, a renegade trio destined to unravel a mystery that will change the course of history.

Cast: Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman, Ali Hadji-Heshmati, Ivanno Jeremiah, Luke Treadaway

IMDB Rating: 7.4/10

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 94%

1. Shadow and Bone (2021 – )

Based on a beloved series of YA novels by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone is quickly becoming one of the most popular original series on Netflix. After a two-year wait, the second season of the epic series premiered in March 2023 to acclaim from fans and critics alike. 

Official Premise: Dark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world.

Cast: Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Ben Barnes, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman

IMDB Rating: 7.6/10

Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score: 86%

And that completes our Best and Highest-Rated Fantasy TV Shows in Netflix 2023 list. What’s your favorite fantasy series on Netflix so far in 2023? Comment below.

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