If you are a fan of the fantasy genre then you must be aware of the sub-genre, dark fantasy which uses a blend of horror, dark themes, and supernatural elements. Dark Fantasy has become one of the most popular genres in television after the release of shows like Game of Thrones, which at one point was one of the best shows ever made. That’s why we decided to compile a list of the best dark fantasy shows you can find on Netflix right now.
Interview with the Vampire
Interview with the Vampire is a dark fantasy gothic horror drama series developed by Rolin Jones. Based on The Vampire Chronicles by author Anne Rice, the AMC series follows the life story of vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac as he tells it to veteran journalist Daniel Molloy, with whom he has a past connection. The series mainly focuses on Louis de Pointe du Lac’s dark romantic story with the charismatic but deadly vampire Lestat de Lioncourt. Interview with the Vampire stars Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Eric Bogosian, Bailey Bass, Assad Zaman, Delainey Hayles, and Ben Daniels.
Mayfair Witches
Mayfair Witches is a dark fantasy supernatural thriller drama series created by Michelle Ashford and Esta Spalding. Based on the novel trilogy titled Lives of the Mayfair Witches by author Anne Rice, the AMC series follows the story of Neurosurgeon Dr. Rowan Fielding as she discovers that she comes from a long line of powerful witches who a sinister force has haunted. Mayfair Witches stars Alexandra Daddario in the lead role with Tongayi Chirisa, Jack Huston, Harry Hamlin, Beth Grant, Erica Gimpel, and Annabeth Gish.
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities is a dark fantasy horror anthology series created by Guillermo del Toro. Based on the 2013 book of the same name by Guillermo del Toro and Marc Scott Zicree, the Netflix series consists of eight sinister stories told by brilliant creators in the horror genre. Cabinet of Curiosities stars Tim Blake Nelson, David Hewlett, Julian Richings, Martin Starr, Dan Stevens, Ben Barnes, and Crispin Glover.
Dracula
Dracula is a British dark fantasy horror series created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. Based on the iconic 1897 novel of the same name by author Bram Stoker, the Netflix series follows Dracula from his origins in Eastern Europe to his battles with Van Helsing and her descendants in modern times. Dracula stars Claes Bang, Dolly Wells, John Heffernan, Morfydd Clark, Joanna Scanlan, Lujza Richter, Jonathan Aris, and Sacha Dhawan.
Castlevania
Castlevania is an adult animated dark fantasy action thriller drama series created by Warren Ellis. Based on the Japanese video game series of the same name developed by Konami, the Netflix series follows the story of Trevor Belmont, the last surviving of the disgraced Belmont clan as he teams up with Alucard, the son of Dracula and Sypha Belnades, a Speaker magician to save Eastern Europe from the wrath of Dracula. Castlevania’s voice cast includes Richard Armitage, James Callis, Graham McTavish, Alejandra Reynoso, Matt Frewer, Emily Swallow, and Tony Amendola.
Preacher
Preacher is a Neo-western dark fantasy comedy-drama series developed by Sam Catlin, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, the AMC series follows the story of Jesse Custer, a hard-drinking and chain-smoking preacher with a dark past as he acquires a mystical power that allows him to make people do everything he says. Soon, he goes on an adventure to find god with his trigger-happy ex-girlfriend and vampire best friend. Preacher stars Dominic Cooper, Ruth Negga, and Joseph Gilgun in the lead roles with Lucy Griffiths, W. Earl Brown, Derek Wilson, Ian Colletti, Tom Brooke, Anatol Yusef, and Graham McTavish starring in supporting roles.
Shadow & Bone
Shadow & Bone is a dark fantasy mystery drama series developed by Eric Heisserer. Based on the Grishaverse novels by author Leigh Bardugo, the Netflix series is set in a fantastical world divided by a wall of dark magic and it follows the story of a young soldier with the power to take down the wall but she must face sinister forces and betrayal before that. Shadow & Bone stars Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Ben Barnes, Zoë Wanamaker, Patrick Gibson, Daisy Head, and Danielle Galligan.
Hellbound
Hellbound is a South Korean dark fantasy thriller drama series written by Choi Gyu-seok. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Yeon Sang-ho, the Netflix series is set in a world where unearthly beings rise up and deliver deadly condemnations, sending people they deem bad straight to hell, which inspires a group of people to form a religious group on the idea of divine justice. Hellbound stars Yoo Ah-in, Kim Sung-Cheol, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeon-min, Won Jin-ah, Kim Shin-rok, Yang Ik-Joon, Ryu Kyung-soo, and Lee Re.
The Sandman
The Sandman is a dark fantasy drama series developed by Neil Gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Allan Heinberg. Based on the DC comic book of the same name created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith, and Mike Dringenberg, the Netflix series follows the story of Morpheus aka Dream, who is the personification of dreams and one of the seven Endless. Morpheus escapes captivity after a century and finds his kingdom deteriorated and to put everything in order he must get back to his full power. The Sandman stars Tom Sturridge, Boyd Holbrook, Vivienne Acheampong, Patton Oswalt, David Thewlis, Jenna Coleman, and Gwendoline Christie.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a teen dark fantasy horror drama series created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Based on the Archie comic book series of the same name created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Robert Hack, the Netflix series follows the story of Sabrina Spellman, a teenager who is struggling with coming to terms with her dual nature as a half-witch and half-mortal as she takes up fighting against sinister forces threatening her family and loved ones. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina stars Kiernan Shipka in the lead role with Ross Lynch, Lucy Davis, Miranda Otto, Chance Perdomo, Michelle Gomez, Jaz Sinclair, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, and Richard Coyle starring in supporting roles.