Best Romantasy TV Shows of the 21st Century

Outlander

Outlander mixes time travel, history, and epic romance in a way few shows can. Claire Randall is suddenly sent from the 1940s to 18th-century Scotland, where she meets Jamie Fraser. What follows is a powerful love story tested by war, distance, and time itself. The fantasy elements raise the stakes, but the real focus is always Claire and Jamie’s bond. They choose each other again and again, even when everything works against them.

Interview with the Vampire

Interview with the Vampire gives us a dark and complicated love story that feels very real, even with vampires involved. The series follows Louis as he looks back on his long and painful relationship with Lestat. Their bond is passionate, intense, and often toxic. This isn’t a sweet fantasy romance; it’s about power, control, and emotional dependence over centuries.

True Blood

True Blood builds its story around romance and chaos. Sookie Stackhouse falls for vampire Bill Compton, and that relationship pulls her into a dangerous supernatural world. As the show introduces more creatures and drama, love stays at the center of everything. Relationships are messy, passionate, and sometimes destructive. While not every season is perfect, the emotional intensity keeps viewers hooked.

A Discovery of Witches

A Discovery of Witches brings strong fantasy worldbuilding with a slow and mature love story. Diana Bishop, a witch, discovers a powerful manuscript that brings her into contact with vampire scientist Matthew Clairmont. Their relationship is forbidden, since witches and vampires are not meant to be together. Instead of rushing into romance, the show lets trust grow slowly. Along the way, they deal with politics, danger, and even time travel.

Once upon A Time

Once Upon a Time brings fairy tale characters into the modern world. In the town of Storybrooke, beloved heroes and villains live under a curse that erased their memories. Emma Swan is the key to breaking that spell. Romance plays a huge role throughout the series, from classic couples like Snow White and Prince Charming to newer love stories.

The Vampire Diaries

The Vampire Diaries helped define supernatural romance for a whole generation. The story follows Elena Gilbert as she falls for vampire brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore, creating one of TV’s most famous love triangles. As witches, werewolves, and ancient enemies enter the picture, romance stays at the center of every major decision. Love drives the betrayals, sacrifices, and heartbreak.

Pushing Daisies

Pushing Daisies tells one of the sweetest and most unique love stories in fantasy. Ned can bring people back to life with a touch but if he touches them again, they die forever. When he revives his childhood love Chuck, they start a relationship where they can never physically touch. That rule becomes the emotional heart of the show.

Teen Wolf

Teen Wolf turns a simple werewolf story into a dramatic teen romance. After Scott McCall is bitten, he must deal with his new powers while trying to live a normal high school life. Things get harder when he falls for Allison, whose family hunts werewolves. Their relationship adds tension and emotion to every season. The show focuses on loyalty, friendship, and first love, all mixed with supernatural danger.

Shadowhunters

Based on The Mortal Instruments books, Shadowhunters follows Clary Fray, who discovers she comes from a line of demon hunters. As she enters this hidden world, she forms a strong and complicated bond with Jace. Their relationship faces secrets, danger, and destiny-driven twists. Action and romance go hand in hand, making the emotional moments just as important as the battles. Even though it ended after three seasons, the show built a loyal fanbase.

First Kill

First Kill tells the story of a vampire and a monster hunter who fall in love. Juliette needs to complete her first kill to prove herself to her vampire family. Calliope is trained to hunt monsters like Juliette. At first, they see each other as enemies. But their connection grows stronger than their family expectations. The show focuses on forbidden love, identity, and teenage emotions. Though it only lasted one season, it offered a fresh queer take on supernatural romance and quickly gained a passionate fanbase.