10 Movies & Shows Like The Innocents

Description: A fantasy noir series that explores themes of otherness and societal tensions through its mythological creatures living alongside humans in a Victorian-inspired world.

Fact: The show was in development for nearly a decade before being produced. It features an entirely original fantasy world not based on any existing book series.

Description: A post-apocalyptic survival story that gradually introduces sci-fi and supernatural elements, focusing on moral dilemmas and the darkness within human nature.

Fact: Originally developed as a potential series for the CW's younger audience, it quickly evolved into a much darker show than initially planned. The premise was inspired by various young adult novels.

Description: Explores profound existential themes and collective trauma through a mysterious supernatural event, blending psychological drama with elements of the unexplained.

Fact: The show was inspired by Tom Perrotta's novel but significantly expanded the original story. Its opening theme changes every season to reflect the narrative's evolution.

Description: Features a group of young people discovering and grappling with extraordinary powers, set against a backdrop of psychological depth and dark fantasy elements.

Fact: The series is an adaptation of Lev Grossman's novels, combining elements from all three books in the trilogy. It was praised for its mature take on fantasy tropes.

Description: A psychological horror story that masterfully blends family drama with supernatural elements, featuring deeply traumatized characters and non-linear storytelling.

Fact: The series contains many hidden ghosts in the background of scenes that aren't immediately noticeable. Some episodes feature extremely long, unbroken takes lasting over 15 minutes.

Description: A dark coming-of-age story with supernatural elements, blending horror and fantasy themes. It explores the duality of human nature and the struggle between good and evil.

Fact: The show is based on the Archie Comics series of the same name, but takes a much darker tone than the original comics. It was originally developed for The CW before moving to Netflix.

Description: A crime drama with supernatural undertones that slowly reveals its horror elements, focusing on grief, trauma, and the breakdown of rational explanations.

Fact: Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, the series was originally planned as a film before being developed for television. It features one of King's most unsettling supernatural entities.

Description: A sci-fi anthology that examines human relationships and emotions through the lens of strange, often melancholic technological phenomena.

Fact: Based on the art of Simon Stålenhag, the series maintains his distinctive visual style. Each episode tells a standalone story while contributing to a larger narrative tapestry.

Description: A supernatural mystery centered on characters returning from the dead with no memory, exploring themes of identity, loss, and the boundaries between life and death.

Fact: This Australian series was one of Netflix's first international co-productions. It features a haunting score by Cornel Wilczek that enhances its eerie atmosphere.

Description: A metaphysical mystery blending science fiction with spiritual elements, featuring unconventional storytelling and explorations of alternate dimensions.

Fact: The creators developed the show's unique movement-based magic system specifically for the series. It was canceled after two seasons despite a passionate fan campaign.