If you loved the dark, mystical world of 'The Necromancer' (2018), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 gripping movies and shows that share its eerie atmosphere, supernatural themes, and thrilling storytelling. Whether you're a fan of necromancy, dark magic, or chilling adventures, these picks will keep you spellbound.
Supernatural (2005)
Description: Long-running series combining monster-of-the-week stories with apocalyptic mythology, featuring demons, angels, and occult lore.
Fact: Originally planned for only 3 seasons, it ran for 15 years. The show holds the record for most episodes filmed in Vancouver, with over 300 episodes shot there.
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Carnival Row (2019)
Description: A dark fantasy series blending supernatural elements with political intrigue, featuring mythical creatures in a Victorian-inspired world.
Fact: The show was originally developed as a film script in 2005 before being adapted into a television series. It features an intricate constructed language for the faerie folk called 'Fae'.
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The Shannara Chronicles (2016)
Description: Post-apocalyptic fantasy series featuring elves, demons, and magical quests in a world rebuilt after human civilization's collapse.
Fact: Based on Terry Brooks' novels, it was MTV's first major fantasy series. The show was filmed in New Zealand, utilizing many Lord of the Rings filming locations.
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The Sandman (2022)
Description: Dark fantasy blending mythology, horror, and philosophical themes about dreams, destiny, and supernatural beings.
Fact: The adaptation was in development hell for over 25 years before being made. It features one of the most accurate comic-to-screen translations in television history.
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A Discovery of Witches (2018)
Description: Supernatural romance with academic undertones, featuring witches, vampires, and forbidden magical texts in contemporary and historical settings.
Fact: The series is based on Deborah Harkness's All Souls Trilogy. Many scenes were filmed in the actual Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
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Penny Dreadful (2014)
Description: Gothic horror drama weaving together classic literary monsters with psychological depth and rich atmospheric storytelling.
Fact: The title refers to 19th century British cheap fiction publications. The series incorporates characters from Dracula, Frankenstein, and Dorian Gray.
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The Magicians (2015)
Description: A mature fantasy series exploring magical education and parallel worlds with a darker, more psychological approach to magic.
Fact: The show was originally pitched as 'Harry Potter for adults'. It features a musical episode in season 3 that became a fan favorite.
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His Dark Materials (2019)
Description: Epic fantasy adventure involving parallel universes, magical artifacts, and the battle between free will and destiny.
Fact: The series features daemons - physical manifestations of human souls in animal form. It's the second adaptation of Philip Pullman's novels after the 2007 film.
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The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Description: Supernatural horror with deep psychological elements, exploring family trauma through ghostly manifestations and haunted locations.
Fact: The series features several hidden ghosts in background scenes that aren't immediately noticeable. Many scenes were shot using long, unbroken takes lasting several minutes.
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The Wheel of Time (2021)
Description: High fantasy epic about chosen ones, magical orders, and world-spanning prophecies with intricate world-building and mystical elements.
Fact: Based on Robert Jordan's novels, the series features a unique magic system where female and male halves of the One Power must work in balance.
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