40 TV Shows about Magic

Small Screen Sorcery

A Journey into Magic on the Small Screen

We all need a little bit of magic from time to time, we've compiled a list of TV series about witchcraft and wizardry that explores all kinds of magic.

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The Umbrella Academy (2019-2023)

To continue defending the globe, a family of erstwhile kid heroes who have grown apart must come together.

The Umbrella Academy is such an amazing program that it ought to be enjoyable for a wide range of viewers! Any fan of superheroes, action, sci-fi, or drama would benefit greatly from seeing it, as it appeals to fans of all four genres.

While the story and characters are being developed, it could start out a little slowly for some people, but it only gets better over time. Season 2 is even better than Season 1. You may want to skip Season 3. Season 1 was fantastic, but season 2 outdid it by being even better. Season 3 was unwieldy, inconsistent, challenging to follow, and tough to keep people interested. After such a long wait, it was quite disappointing. So just skip Season 3.

You're Nothing Special (2022)

Supernatural Academy (2022)

Britannia (2017- )

In order to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia, the Roman Imperial Army returns. There are a lot of people on here who take the series and its historical accuracy far too seriously, to the point where someone believes they are better knowledgeable than Roman historian Mary Beard (looking at you Allen).

Ancient Britain was famous for its warrior queens (especially Cartimandua and Boudicca), who are mentioned in Tacitus - do your research and stop thinking you're an expert because you've read Herodotus lol. Also, due to the migratory nature of the peoples from Sub-Saharan Africa, and the plethora of reports about peoples below the desert, it is not unlikely that these people wanted to live in the prosperous North African provinces of the Roman Empire and took up military service with its lucrative benefits. In any case, it isn't the purpose; the performance effectively conveys the supposed mysticism and mystical Roman beliefs of Britain. It was viewed by Roman and Greek literature as the realm at the end of the earth, where abominations such as magic and human sacrifice took place.

Yes, the show deviates from certain historical facts, but Claudius' invasion was not extensively documented, and it still conveys internal turmoil and rivalry well, as well as the enigmatic presence of the druids in celtic society. It's rather sad how many people are pretending to be historians while watching a sky drama: the cast is good, some of the characters are likeable, and the program looks potential for its early days.

Hilda (2018)

The intrepid Hilda takes a pilgrimage to a bustling city, all the way from a wilderness full of elves. Hilda, a brave girl with blue hair, walks out of the forest into the town where she meets new people and encounters fantastic adventures, magic, and potentially hazardous monsters.

The first episode was a little slow, but stick with it and watch the whole thing. If you do you will discover why Hilda is receiving so many positive reviews. The animation is superb, and the character designs are endearing. The show is very light-hearted, but surprisingly so they manage to keep that tone while keeping the tension on the adventures.

Although it has lessons to share about people and relationships, it does so without being overly didactic in order to respect the audience's right to form their own opinions.

Give it a try if you prefer carefully produced, character-driven storylines; you won't be disappointed, in my opinion. I'm looking forward to additional seasons.

Titans (2018)

The Bureau of Magical Things (2018)

The Owl House (2020–2022)

Fate: The Winx Saga (2021- )

While attending a mysterious, magical boarding school, fairies learn to harness their magical powers. A Winx Club live-action remake on Nickelodeon (2004). It follows Bloom as she gets used to life in the Otherworld and learns to control her potentially harmful magical abilities.

It is quite similar to The Vampire Diaries, but sadly not Winx. Although I adored the characters and their connection, I didn't like that Tecna and Flora were left out. The tale seemed a little disorganized, but not in a horrible way, thus I believe the program should have at least nine episodes rather than just six. Because the show has the potential to get better and better in a potential second season, you should watch it with an open mind. Yes, I did miss the song and the shiny objects, but in the final episode, we got what we really desired (you know what). Keep in mind that the show can get better.

Shadow and Bone (2021- )

After she reveals a magical power, sinister forces plot against a young soldier. When mapmaker Alina Starkov, an orphan, unlocks an astonishing power that could alter the course of her war-torn world, evil forces conspire against her.

The performance is excellent, and the series is well made (Ben Barnes is always worth a watch). In the multitude of fantasy options we have available to watch these days, one has an intriguing idea and an entirely new and imaginative setting.

Disenchantment (2018- )

Follow the misadventures of hard-drinking princess Bean and her feisty elf companion Elfo. Princess Tiabeanie, sometimes known as "Bean," is displeased with her upcoming planned wedding to Prince Merkimer. Then she encounters Elfo, an elf, and Luci, a demon, and things start to get quite thrilling and perilous.

The Magicians (2015 – 2020)

Welcome to Brakebill’s University, an exclusive and magical school meant to teach its students everything they need to know about magic.

Despite not knowing it, the young magics students enrolled at Brakebills actually believed that there was an actual magical realm out there where wizards could fly through the air and cast spells. The Magicians then discovered that these beliefs were true when they learned that magic really exists. Now, they're trying to learn how to use their newfound powers so they can protect the real magical realm from evil creatures.

Charmed (2018 – 2022)

TV program Charmed focuses on the lives of three sisters who learn they are strong witches following the terrible loss of their mother. This new version of Charmed will always be a cult favorite among fans of the supernatural.

The CW's reboot stars two women, played by actresses Alyssa Milano (Maggie) and Rose McGowan (Mel), who use their new supernatural abilities to save people from evil demons, ghosts, and other dark forces. They must learn to trust each other and become a team to fight off these threats.

Once upon A Time (2011 – 2018)

WandaVision (2021)

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a phrase that needs little introduction because since its beginnings in 2008, it has brought us stories of such superheros as Iron Man, Thor and Captain America to name just a few. And while we usually associate MCU with films, Marvel Studios is quickly moving into the TV world as as well. And they started out their foray into the world by creating WandaVision.

What makes WandaVision so special is that it explores the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) from different perspectives. It takes place in different time periods, and each episode features its own set of characters, settings, and storylines.

Cursed (2020)

According to the Arthurian legend, King Arthur was betrayed by his closest friend and ally, Lancelot. He then went into exile for years until he returned to England to reclaim his throne. However, when he did return, he found that his kingdom had been taken from him. To regain his rightful place, he must seek out the legendary Sword Excalibur and use its power to defeat the evil Mordred.

As Nimue learns the true powers of Excalibur, she finds herself caught between two worlds: one where she has no choice but to wield the blade, and another where she must choose whether to use its power for good or evil.

Shadowhunters (2016 – 2019)

There's a special group of people called Shadowhunters who are charged with searching for and destroying evil beings called "demongods" while remaining invisible to ordinary mortals.

Each warrior has a weapon of choice and a collection of special abilities. They join together to fight against evil forces.

Merlin (2008 – 2012)

Contrary to the popular belief that pictures Merlin as an old man, BBC One's 'Merlin' reimagines him as an up-and-coming young contemporary to the future king Arthur.

Merlin is compelled to conceal his magical abilities from King Uther Pendragon because magic has been banned in Camelot, but eventually learns that he must help Arthur, who in turn becomes destined to unify England and restore magic to the land. As they journey together, the two friends grow closer and learn to trust one another.

The Shannara Chronicles (2016 – 2017)

There are always demons; they're just not powerful enough to overcome magic. Wil Ohmsford was the last of his kind — a descendant of the ancient Shannarans who were born with magical powers.

They're determined to save the ancient tree called Ellcrys, which is the only thing preventing all the exiled demon hordes from returning to the Four lands.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018 – 2020)

If you haven't seen the original Archie comic books or the late 90's TV show, then you might not know that there's been an animated series based on them for years now. But this Netflix magic show remake is anything but light as they focus on the darker side of witchcraft.

Sabrina is a teenage girl who, after deciding to fully embrace her magical abilities, must learn to juggle her friendships in both the real world and the magical one.

Locke & Key (2020 – present)

After the death of the Locke patriarch, his wife and children are forced to live at his mansion, which they call "Keystone". There, they encounter several strange keys that allow them to explore the mansion's various rooms and secret passageways.

One of those secrets involves a demon named Echo who appears as a beautiful young woman and tries to seduce Bode, the youngest child of the Locke family, in order to get him to help her steal the key from his father.

Witches of East End (2013 – 2014)

Lifetime's Witches of West End is loosely adapted from the books of the same title written by Melissa de la Croix, which the TV show closely follows the plotline.

It follows three sisters who discover their magical heritage after an encounter with witches. They must use their powers to save their hometown from evil.

The Order (2019 – 2020)

Jack Morton seems like your average college freshman at Belgrave College, but he has some pretty dark secrets hidden beneath that façade. His goal is to avenge his mother’s murder and joins the secretive Hermetic Order of the Black Rose — an order that teaches its members to use magic.

So far, they haven't received any attention from the outside world, but now they're invited to join a secret society. As they get deeper inside the organization, they discover an ancient rivalry between people who practice magic and lycanthropes.

Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, (2015)

In the alternate history scenario of the BBC show "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrel," the art of magic was once widely practiced throughout England, but had since largely fallen into disuse. Mr. Norrell, who was an eccentric scholar, decided to revive the lost art of magic, and went to London where he resurrected the deceased wife of a high-ranking member of the British Parliament.

Elsewhere, Jonathan Swift becomes aware of his affinity for magic and sets out to make it respectable once again. Alongside Mr. Norrell, he creates a magical society known as Arcadia.

Good Witch, (2015 – 2021)

A direct spin-offs and continuation of the original television movie franchise of the same name, the Hallmark Channel’s Good Witch follows the adventures of Cassie Nightingale, a charismatic young witch who lives at Grey House in the fictitious small village of Middleton.

Cassie's powers include an ability to see through illusions and detect lies; she has a heightened sense of intuition and insight; and she can share these gifts with her teenage girl, Grace. Initially, the people of Middleton were hostile toward Cassie and her shop full of magic potions, but they eventually welcomed them into their town.

The Secret Circle (2011 – 2012)

One of the best TV series about magic was The CW's The Secret Circle.

The story begins with Cassie Blake arriving in the small coastal town of Chance Harbor to continue living with her grandmother after her parents' deaths. She soon discovers that she comes from a family of witch descendants and is the missing member to the town's secret covenants. Now Cassie must learn how to control her newfound abilities and fight against evil forces who seek to destroy her. Meanwhile, she deals with the inner turmoil of the covenants.

A Discovery of Witches (2018 – 2022)

Diana Bishop is a renowned scholar of history and chemistry who studies alchemy and science at Oxford. She's also an accomplished author and a practicing Wiccan priestess. But that's just one aspect of her life that she chooses not to share publicly. Until now.

While at Oxford's Bodleian library, she comes across a strange book that leads her into the realm of witchcraft, demonology, and vampirism. She helps him unravel its mysteries and keep the peace between humans and creatures from beyond our mortal plane.

American Horror Story: Coven (2013 – 2014)

Coven is the 3rd season in the critically acclaimed TV show American Horrors Story. It features the witchy theme of "Witches".

The descendants of the victims of the Salem witchcraft trials continue to live today, hiding their identities and abilities from the public. To protect them, Cordelia (Cordelia) Foxx operates an all-girl boarding school in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they're trained to use their supernatural gifts for good rather than evil. When one of these girls is killed by the townsfolk, the witches decide to take action to protect themselves from the vampiric vampires who hunt them down.

The Witcher, (2019 – present)

The first two seasons of The Witcher follow Geralt (the titular character) through his adventures as he tries to save Ciri from an evil sorceress. At the conclusion of the second episode, he meets a young woman named Yennefer who becomes his lover and later his wife.

Much of the show focuses on the titular character, Geralt of Rivia. He’s a monster-hunting professional whose skills have been augmented through a combination of magic and modern technology. Geralt's fate has been entwined with Princess Cirilla, who possesses magical abilities herself and who's on a quest to reclaim her kingdom after it was invaded by the Niflheim Empire. Lastly, we also watch the life of Yennefir of Venegard, a sorceess whose paths often cross with Geralt.

True Blood, (2008 – 2014)

HBO's True Blood takes place in a fictional town called Bon Temps, Louisiana where vampires live among humans. It follows Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin), a telepathic waitress who becomes involved with a vampire named Bill Compton (Stephen Moyer).

Sign Off: The Magic Fades but the Impact Stays

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And there you have it — a mesmerizing exploration through the world of magic as brought to life on the small screen.

From thrilling heists and supernatural happenings to comical illusions and everything in between, these forty television shows about magic and magicians enchanted viewers worldwide with their captivating charm.

But remember, the magic of these series doesn't end when the credits roll. These shows have sparked imaginations, inspired new generations of magical enthusiasts, and continue to color our world with a touch of mystery and wonder.

Magic might fade when the screen goes black, but its impact, like a well-performed trick, stays with you, leaving an indelible mark in your memory. And that is the true magic of television.

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