Best Fantasy TV Series of All Time - Blu-ray Forum

Evil-Link · 12-14-2019, 12:05 PM

It is debatable what one consider as "Fantasy" and often it`s overlapping with other Genres like "Science-Fiction", "Adventure", "Mystery" or "Horror". I tried to include only Series that are "Classical Fantasy" and did not include Series like Twin Peaks, The Twilight Zone, Les Revenants, Fanny och Alexander, Lost, The Leftovers or Angels in America ect. as they are not absolutely defined by that Genre, but clearly have some Elements. I always liked "Fantasy Stories" and I think it's a Genre that has much Potential on TV in the Future. So what are your choices?

Josep5349 · 12-14-2019, 12:34 PM

Prefer the word favourite than best. Even if such a thing as best could be identified, favourite trumps best ever time.

PenguinInfinity · 12-14-2019, 12:47 PM

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, nothing else comes close.

drdare · 12-14-2019, 01:08 PM

Yeah, it's Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Gretiem · 12-14-2019, 03:24 PM

Buffy

SlayersCouncil · 12-14-2019, 04:23 PM

For me, Angel always edged out over Buffy. I do love Buffy and one can't watch Angel without also watching Buffy (my opinion), but the darkness of the show really got me hooked. When seeing Wesley Buffy season 3, who would have thought that his character would grow and develop so much that he would become my favorite of the series?

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that voted for Angel.

Old Geezer · 12-14-2019, 04:52 PM

Despite the (to me) botched ending I had to go with Game of Thrones. So many good ones to choose from: Tru Blood; Buffy; Grimm; Battlestar Galactica. A couple of others you failed to mention: Haven and Continuum.

LegacyCosts · 12-14-2019, 07:08 PM

Going buffy because GOT shit the bed.

TitusTroy · 12-14-2019, 07:10 PM

even with the disappointing final season I'd still go with Game of Thrones...the first 4 seasons were truly epic and even though it dropped in quality after they passed the books it still had amazing characters, world building and gorgeous visuals

McCheese65 · 12-14-2019, 07:20 PM

The best isn't on the list. The Twilight Zone.

Morsoth · 12-15-2019, 12:46 AM

GOT. Even if some hate the ending, I loved that world/story. I can't wait for the prequel(s).

Evil-Link · 12-15-2019, 03:15 PM

For me it`s between Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Game of Thrones, Berserk and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Buffy is probably the most influential and creative, Game of Thrones for it`s great worldbuilding and complex story of characters in it`s first few seasons, Avatar for it`s humanity and brightness and Berserk because it`s simply epic and wonderfully atmospheric.

jvonl · 12-15-2019, 03:25 PM

While I have an abiding love for Carnivale (why is this not on blu?!), I voted for GoT. The overall epic scope does it for me.

Gacivory · 12-15-2019, 03:27 PM

Buffy, followed closely by Angel and Avatar!

Lastyear · 12-15-2019, 06:23 PM

GOT easily. Carnivale second. Never much cared for Buffy. It seemed to be aimed too much for a teen audience.

R3P0 · 12-15-2019, 06:45 PM

Your missing Outlander on that list thats 1 starz series which continues to be awesome every season.

Agent Kay · 12-15-2019, 06:57 PM

No Doctor Who? Lol

Joeker · 12-15-2019, 08:01 PM

Josep5349 · 12-15-2019, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Kay

No Doctor Who? Lol

I think DW is generally considered science fiction rather than fantasy.

Rodney-2187 · 12-16-2019, 10:21 AM

The Mandalorian
Amazing Stories
Stranger Things
The Twilight Zone
Black Mirror
The Walking Dead

View Poll Results: What is the best Fantasy TV Series of All Time?
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The Addams Family	0	0%
American Gods	0	0%
Angel	4	4.00%
Attack on Titan	0	0%
Avatar: The Last Airbender	4	4.00%
Berserk	3	3.00%
Bewitched	1	1.00%
Buffy the Vampire Slayer	18	18.00%
Carnival Row	1	1.00%
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Dark Shadows	3	3.00%
Devilman: Crybaby	0	0%
Forever Knight	0	0%
Fullmetal Alchemist	0	0%
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Game of Thrones	37	37.00%
Gargoyles	1	1.00%
Good Omens	1	1.00%
Gravity Falls	1	1.00%
Grimm	1	1.00%
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Supernatural	5	5.00%
True Blood	2	2.00%
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12-14-2019, 12:05 PM	#1
Evil-Link Banned Member since:Jan 2011	Best Fantasy TV Series of All Time It is debatable what one consider as "Fantasy" and often it`s overlapping with other Genres like "Science-Fiction", "Adventure", "Mystery" or "Horror". I tried to include only Series that are "Classical Fantasy" and did not include Series like Twin Peaks, The Twilight Zone, Les Revenants, Fanny och Alexander, Lost, The Leftovers or Angels in America ect. as they are not absolutely defined by that Genre, but clearly have some Elements. I always liked "Fantasy Stories" and I think it's a Genre that has much Potential on TV in the Future. So what are your choices? Last edited by Evil-Link; 12-14-2019 at 12:16 PM.

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12-14-2019, 12:34 PM	#2
Josep5349 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2013	Prefer the word favourite than best. Even if such a thing as best could be identified, favourite trumps best ever time.

12-14-2019, 12:47 PM	#3
PenguinInfinity Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2017 4K collection:540 Blu-ray collection:3566 DVD collection:720	Buffy the Vampire Slayer, nothing else comes close.

12-14-2019, 01:08 PM	#4
drdare Member Member since:Aug 2014 4K collection:337 Blu-ray collection:4792	Yeah, it's Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

12-14-2019, 03:24 PM	#5
Gretiem Power Member Member since:Oct 2018 Location:somewhere 4K collection:91 Blu-ray collection:92 MA collection:18 iTunes collection:918 Trading Score:35	Buffy

12-14-2019, 04:23 PM	#6
SlayersCouncil Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2011 Location:Katy, TX Home Theater Gallery:8 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:896 DVD collection:239 Digital collection:92 iTunes collection:10 Prime collection:14 Trading Score:4	For me, Angel always edged out over Buffy. I do love Buffy and one can't watch Angel without also watching Buffy (my opinion), but the darkness of the show really got me hooked. When seeing Wesley Buffy season 3, who would have thought that his character would grow and develop so much that he would become my favorite of the series? I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that voted for Angel.

12-14-2019, 04:52 PM	#7
Old Geezer Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Missouri Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:173 Blu-ray collection:2309 DVD collection:158	Despite the (to me) botched ending I had to go with Game of Thrones. So many good ones to choose from: Tru Blood; Buffy; Grimm; Battlestar Galactica. A couple of others you failed to mention: Haven and Continuum.

12-14-2019, 07:08 PM	#8
LegacyCosts Blu-ray Knight Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Chicago 4K collection:107 Blu-ray collection:350 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:15	Going buffy because GOT shit the bed.

12-14-2019, 07:10 PM	#9
TitusTroy Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2010 Location:New York City 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:126 Trading Score:13	even with the disappointing final season I'd still go with Game of Thrones...the first 4 seasons were truly epic and even though it dropped in quality after they passed the books it still had amazing characters, world building and gorgeous visuals

12-14-2019, 07:20 PM	#10
McCheese65 Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:111	The best isn't on the list. The Twilight Zone.

12-15-2019, 12:46 AM	#11
Morsoth Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Canada Blu-ray collection:1257 DVD collection:311	GOT. Even if some hate the ending, I loved that world/story. I can't wait for the prequel(s).

12-15-2019, 03:15 PM	#12
Evil-Link Banned Member since:Jan 2011	For me it`s between Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Game of Thrones, Berserk and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Buffy is probably the most influential and creative, Game of Thrones for it`s great worldbuilding and complex story of characters in it`s first few seasons, Avatar for it`s humanity and brightness and Berserk because it`s simply epic and wonderfully atmospheric.

12-15-2019, 03:25 PM	#13
jvonl Expert Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Upstate New York 4K collection:171 Blu-ray collection:1080	While I have an abiding love for Carnivale (why is this not on blu?!), I voted for GoT. The overall epic scope does it for me.

12-15-2019, 03:27 PM	#14
Gacivory Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:228 Blu-ray collection:1752 DVD collection:146	Buffy, followed closely by Angel and Avatar!

12-15-2019, 06:23 PM	#15
Lastyear Senior Member Member since:Mar 2011	GOT easily. Carnivale second. Never much cared for Buffy. It seemed to be aimed too much for a teen audience.

12-15-2019, 06:45 PM	#16
R3P0 Blu-ray Count Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:46	Your missing Outlander on that list thats 1 starz series which continues to be awesome every season.

12-15-2019, 06:57 PM	#17
Agent Kay Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2018 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:57	No Doctor Who? Lol

12-15-2019, 08:01 PM	#18
Joeker Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2013 Location:Gotham City iTunes collection:294 Trading Score:493

12-16-2019, 10:21 AM	#20
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Duke Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:371 DVD collection:212 MA collection:555 Digital collection:720 iTunes collection:589 Prime collection:555 Trading Score:72	The Mandalorian Amazing Stories Stranger Things The Twilight Zone Black Mirror The Walking Dead

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