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10 Funny Fantasy Movies You've Probably Never Seen

Movies that combine hilarious jokes with wonderful fantasy worlds are amazing, but not all of them have been seen as much as they should be.

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10 Great Fantasy Books To Read If You Love Sarah J. Maas (That Weren't Written By Her)

If you're looking for something to follow Sarah J. Maas' books with, these 10 fantasy stories are perfect for anyone who loves the author's works.

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10 Lesser-Known Gothic Fantasy Movies Worth Checking Out

Gothic fantasy is a very specific genre of movie, but still contains many great films that have still gone decidedly under-seen to this day.

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Elena, Stefan, and Damon in The Vampire Diaries.
10 Best Fantasy TV Shows Based On Books, Ranked

From Game of Thrones to The Vampire Diaries, some of the very best fantasy TV shows of all time are based on a single book, or even a whole series.

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10 Fantasy Movies With The Best Action Scenes

Some of the best fantasy movies have great and unforgettable action scenes, thanks in large to how well they utilize magic and their universes' lore.

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10 Great Fantasy Books To Read If You Love Brandon Sanderson (That Weren't Written By Him)

Brandon Sanderson’s books are some of the most well-known additions to the fantasy genre, and fans of his work should pick up these novels next.

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10 Fantasy Movies From The 1970s That You Probably Haven't Seen

In the 1970s, a fascinating array of fantasy movies, sometimes flying under the radar, offered unique and bizarre journeys into other worlds.

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Shadow And Bone & 6 Other Female-Led Fantasy TV Shows Canceled Too Soon

There is no shortage of amazing fantasy series that have been canceled before their prime, but these female-led fantasy shows really deserved better.

Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki as Dean and Sam Winchester in Supernatural and KJ Apa as Archie in Riverdale
The CW Made Some Surprisingly Good Fantasy TV Shows, And These 5 Are Easily The Best

Network television isn’t known for its fantasy offerings in the same way that streamers and networks are, but The CW has some great shows.

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The Covers Of The Lies Of Locke Lamora And A Storm Of Swords
10 Excellent Fantasy Books With Great Pacing

Given how long they often are, many fantasy books struggle with pacing issues – but these nail that detail, ensuring gripping narratives throughout.

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10 Fantasy TV Shows From The 2000s That Hold Up Perfectly Today

The 2000s saw the premiere of some of the most iconic fantasy TV shows of the 21st century, and many of them are just as incredible to watch today.

Ben Barnes as the Darkling in Netflix's Shadow & Bone on a background of Quicksilver & The Songbird & the Heart of Stone covers
"Make Me Your Villain": Ranking Romantasy Books' 10 Greatest Shadow Daddies

While not necessarily a new archetype, the shadow daddy trope is ubiquitous in romantasy, but some brooding baddies stand out far more than others.

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characters from Zardoz, Cats, & The Lobster
There Are Weird Fantasy Movies, And There Are These 8 That Totally Went Off The Rails

While it's typical for fantasy projects to be a little out there, these movies are so strange that it's unlikely audiences will ever forget them.

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8 TV Shows That Perfectly Blend Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Though there's usually a crossover between the sci-fi and fantasy genres, these TV shows aren't afraid to blur the lines and subvert expectations.

The covers of The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson and The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Ending On A High Note: These 8 Fantasy Book Series Stuck The Landing With A Final Novel That's 10/10

Not all fantasy series have powerful endings, but these stories manage to stick the landing with a final book that delivers a 10/10 ending.

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Stanley and his friend in Holes
The Author Who Wrote One Of The Best Children's Classics Of The 1990s Is Publishing A Fantasy Book In 2025 & It Sounds Amazing

The author of a classic 90s’ childrens book is now releasing an adult fantasy novel, and it’s a project you absolutely won’t want to miss.

Imagery from Game Of Thrones, The Umbrella Academy and The Magicians
7 Fantasy TV Shows That Killed A Shocking Number Of Main Characters

It's always shocking when a main character is killed off, but these fantasy TV shows consistently break audiences' hearts with these deaths.

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I Wish I Could Forget These 10 Episodes Of Fantasy TV Shows, So I Could Watch Them For The First Time Again

Fantasy has delivered some unbelievable episodes of television in recent years, which fans will want to forget to experience the awe once again.

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If You Love Xaden & Rhysand, Read This Underrated Romantasy Book That Flips One Of The Genre's Best Tropes

If you love Xaden and Rhysand in their respective series, this underrated romantasy book that flips the genre's biggest trope needs to be on your TBR.

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10 Fantasy Book Series That Aren't As Good As You

These fantasy books might be beloved, but many of their storylines haven't stood the test of time, aging poorly and showcasing their weaknesses.

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