The Vampire Diaries is one of the best and most iconic teen drama fantasy series and it captured the hearts and minds of its audience for over eight years during its eight-season run. Developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, the teen fantasy horror drama series is based on the book series of the same name by author L.J. Smith and it follows Elena, who faces high school after just having lost her parents, and on her first day back she sees Stefan a brooding guy in a black jacket who is hiding a lot of things, for instance, his brother Damon and the fact that both of them are vampires. The Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder, and Paul Wesley in the lead roles with Steven R. McQueen, Sara Canning, Kat Graham, Candice King, and Kayla Ewell starring in supporting roles. So, if you love the epic romantic stories, supernatural elements, and compelling characters in The Vampire Diaries here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Originals (Prime Video)
The Originals is a vampire dark fantasy horror thriller drama series created by Julie Plec. The CW series serves as a spin-off to The Vampire Diaries and it revolves around the Mikaelson family, the original family of vampires as they return to the city of New Orleans which was created under their rule but now they must go to war to get their position back while dealing with infighting in the family. The Originals stars Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies, Phoebe Tonkin, Charles Michael Davis, Claire Holt, Danielle Campbell, Leah Pipes, and Riley Voelkel.
Legacies (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Legacies is a teen supernatural fantasy drama series created by Julie Plec. The CW series serves as a spin-off to The Originals it is set two years after the events of The Originals and it follows the story of Hope Mikaelson, the daughter of Klaus Mikaelson as she joins the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, where she befriends other supernaturally gifted kids. Legacies star Danielle Rose Russell, Aria Shahghasemi, Kaylee Bryant, Jenny Boyd, Quincy Fouse, Peyton Alex Smith, Matt Davis, Chris Lee, Ben Levin, Leo Howard, and Omono Okojie.
Teen Wolf (Hulu & Prime Video)
Teen Wolf is a teen supernatural horror drama series developed by Jeff Davis. Based on the 1985 film of the same name written by Jeph Loeb and Matthew Weisman, the MTV series is set in the small town of Beacon Hills in California and it follows the story of Scott McCall, a teenager who must content with being a werewolf while fighting against sinister forces with the help of his best friend Stiles and other allies. Teen Wolf stars Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Dylan O’Brien, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden, Colton Haynes, Shelley Hennig, Arden Cho, Dylan Sprayberry, Linden Ashby, and Melissa Ponzio.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a coming-of-age supernatural horror comedy-drama series created by Joss Whedon. The WB and later on UPN series follows the story of Buffy Summers, a teenager who only wants one thing in her life, a normal high school life but instead of that she has the huge responsibility of hunting vampires and demons. Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars Sarah Michelle Geller, Alyson Hannigan, David Boreanaz, Nicholas Brendon, James Marsters, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Head, and Emma Caulfield.
The Order (Netflix)
The Order is a teen supernatural horror drama series created by Dennis Heaton. The Netflix series follows the story of Jack Morton, as he joins the Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose, a secret society that teaches and uses magic. Jack’s only motive behind joining the secret society has nothing to with magic as he only wants to get revenge for his mother but he soon finds himself caught between an underground war between werewolves and the magical dark arts. The Order stars Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Matt Frewer, Max Martini, and Louriza Tronco in the main roles with Sam Trammell, Adam DiMarco, Katharine Isabelle, Aaron Hale, and Sean Depner starring in supporting roles.
Shadowhunters (Apple TV, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Shadowhunters is a teen supernatural fantasy drama series developed by Ed Decter. Based on The Mortal Instruments novel series by author Cassandra Clare, the Freeform series follows the story of Clary, a teenager as she discovers that she comes from a unique lineage who posses unique abilities and now she must seek help from shadowhunters to find her mother, who was kidnapped by a group called the Circle. Shadowhunters stars Katherine McNamara, Dominic Sherwood, Matthew Daddario, Alberto Rosende, Emeraude Toubia, Harry Shum Jr., and Luke Baines.
A Discovery of Witches (Netflix, AMC+ & Rent on Prime Video)
A Discovery of Witches is a British romantic fantasy thriller drama series created by Deborah Harkness. Based on the All Souls Trilogy by author Deborah Harkness, the Sky Max series follows the story of Dana Bishop, a historian and a witch as she meets and falls in love with Matthew Clairmont, a vampire after which they team up to decipher a manuscript containing magical secrets. A Discovery of Witches stars Teresa Palmer and Matthew Goode in the lead roles with Adelle Leonce, Edward Bluemel, Steven Cree, Lindsay Duncan, Alex Kingston, Toby Regbo, and Trevor Eve starring in supporting roles.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix)
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a teen supernatural horror drama series developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Based on the Archie comic book series of the same name by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Robert Hack, the Netflix series follows the story of Sabrina Spellman, a teenage half-human and half-witch as she struggles to come into her own while also standing up against sinister forces threatening to harm the people around her. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina stars Kiernan Shipka in the lead role with Ross Lynch, Miranda Otto, Lucy Davis, Chance Perdomo, Michelle Gomez, Jaz Sinclair, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, Richard Coyle, Lachlan Watson, and Gavin Leatherwood starring in supporting roles.
First Kill (Netflix)
First Kill is a supernatural teen drama series created by Victor Schwab. Based on Schwab’s short story of the same name, the Netflix series revolves around the complicated love story of Juliette, a vampire and Calliope, a vampire hunter as both of them are encouraged to make their first kill by the people around them. Sarah Catherine Hook and Imani Lewis in the lead roles with Elizabeth Mitchell, Aubin Wise, Gracie Dzienny, Dominic Goodman, Phillip Mullings Jr., and Jason R. Moore starring in supporting roles.
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (Rent on Prime Video)
From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series is a vampire horror thriller drama series developed by Robert Rodriguez. Based on the screenplay of the 1996 film of the same name written by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, the El Rey series follows the story of the Gecko brothers as they are pursued by the authorities after robbing a bank. As they head for Mexico, they take a family hostage and end up in a strip club but their quick respite turns into a fight for survival when vampires show up. From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series stars D.J. Cotrona, Zane Holtz, Jesse Garcia, Eiza González, Madison Davenport, Brandon Soo Hoo, Robert Patrick, Wilmer Valderrama, Jake Busey, Esai Morales, Don Johnson, and Danny Trejo.