Once Upon a Fantasy: Fantasy Genre Talk

Once Upon A Time, 

Happy Tuesday everyone! Out of the most popular genres watched by teens, fantasy is definitely on top of there. It is most popularly watched by young and older teens as well as young adults. Today's topic is all about fantasy. Popular fantasy shows, classic fantasy shows, some facts, etc... Keep on reading!

What is the Fantasy Genre? 

Firstly, What is the Fantasy movie genre? What does it fall under? What is it about? Well, the fantasy genre titles under shows and/or movies that have a plot usually taking place in a fictional area, some even take place in the real world. However, the plot would be unable to exist in the real world as fantasy includes fictional creatures like Goblins, Vampires, Witches, Ghosts, etc... It most usually involves some sort of witchcraft or magic (Masterclass staff, 2021). Unusual strange events occur that would not be able to exist in reality. What is so great about this genre is it's so popularly known for its movies and shows magical worlds. For example, Harry Potter. Everyone who has watched the movies all are dreaming to go visit the Magical Hogwarts. For Vampire Diaries, Fans want to go search through the historic Mystic Falls. Fantasy is a beloved genre dating back centuries ago, first starting through literature. There are many different arguments on who first created the genre, but whoever did really left their mark as it is one of the most popular and loved. 

Click here if you are interested to know more about the origins of the fantasy genre

Popular Fantasy Shows and Movies: 

Now that we talked about the genre, here are 5 popular fantasy shows and series that everyone is obsessed with. 

1) Harry Potter Movie Series: 

7.5/10 IMDB Rating

2) The Vampire Diaries: 

7.7/10 IMDB Rating

3) Stranger Things: 

8.7/10 IMDB Rating

4) Game Of Thrones: 

9.2/10 IMDB Rating 

5) Legacies: 

7.4/10 IMDB Rating

Latest Fantasy Releases (Released from 2018-2021): 

Here are 5 latest fantasy releases that gained popularity and you might want to look into. Maybe you would have found a favorite. 

1) A Discovery of Witches (2018)

2) The Witcher (2019)

3) Britannia (2018)

4) The Wheel Of Time (2021)

5) Shadow and Bone (2021)

My Favorite Fantasy Shows

Here are 5 of my favorite fantasy shows! maybe they will become your favorites too...

1) Charmed (1996)

2) Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997)

3) Sabrina The Teenage Witch (1996) 

4) Once Upon A Time (2013)

5) Witches Of East End (2013)

That will be it as of today! There are many more great classic fantasy shows and movies out there that are undiscovered. Fantasy is an amazing, creative genre that definitely should be watched more. Leave a comment below for any other great fantasy shows you have in mind, or posting suggestions. 

The End.