Who can run the fantasy world? Definitely girls. From witches to vampire slayers to superheroes, these are the top 10 fantasy series centered around strong female protagonists.
They are the ones who are ready to defy expectations, challenge authority, and take the whole world by storm with their magical powers. Check them out!
10. Lost Girl
This is the story of Bo, a succubus or a female dragon. After accidentally killing her boyfriend with her powers, she runs away from home to properly understand and control her strange powers. The series deviates slightly from the genre to explore darker undertones and subject matter. But that makes it even more unique and endearing.
Bo’s character has the ability to seduce and manipulate humans and faes with her touch to get what she wants, but the show doesn’t shy away from exploring her to the fullest and shows her humane sides. Plus, the queer representation in the series is nothing short of stellar, too.
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9. Shadow and Bone
This Netflix series brings to life the works of Leigh Bardugo and her famous Grishaverse. But what makes this fantasy series even more beloved is its protagonist. Alina Starkov is an orphan and a cartographer who discovers she is a Grisha and possesses strong but latent magical abilities.
Her whole life turns upside down when she is brought to the royal court and trained by the Grisha to become a key to saving their war-torn world. This throws her into the center of political power plays and magical warfare, where she must survive alone.
8. Outlander
Claire Randall, a World War II military nurse, finds herself transported back in time to 1743 Scotland. But the political landscape is far from stable as she becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rising.
Thrown in the midst of an unknown world and its high-stakes conspiracies, she immediately finds her life threatened. She is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, but soon falls for him. A passionate relationship ignites between the two, leaving Claire torn between the future and the past.
7. Once Upon A Time
From the creators of ‘Lost’ and ‘Tron: Legacy’, ‘Once Upon A Time’ is a fantasy adventure drama with over 150 episodes. Emma Swan’s life has been nothing more than normal. But it all changes when, on the night of her 28th birthday, she reunites with Henry, the son she gave up for adoption ten years ago.
Henry is in desperate need of Emma’s help because he believes that she’s the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming. She needs to return to her hometown, Storybrooke, and fight its mayor, the Evil Queen. Though she initially dismisses his stories, she finds she must accept her destiny and uncover the real mystery behind this fairy tale.
6. Wynonna Earp
If you are a fan of fantasy comic books but are tired of male-centric stories, then you must watch ‘Wynonna Earp’. Based on the comic by Beau Smith, the series follows the titular protagonist, portrayed by Melanie Scrofano.
Wynonna Earp is the great-great-granddaughter of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp. On her 27th birthday, she learns that she has inherited the special power to fight reincarnated outlaws that Wyatt had killed. Wynonna returns to her hometown to continue her ancestor’s legacy by battling and sending these outlaws back to hell.
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5. Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Melissa Joan Hart portrays the role of Sabrina, the teenage witch we all grew up loving. On her 16th birthday, Sabrina learns that she has magical powers and is actually a witch. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts, witches Hilda and Zelda, and their magical cat Salem.
As she tries to navigate the life of a teenage girl in high school, she now has to work to get a witch’s license. Sabrina is mentored by her 600-year-old aunts, who come from a long line of witches, and Salem, a mischievous warlock doing penance in the form of a cat.
4. His Dark Materials
This one is definitely an underappreciated gem in the fantasy genre, but also one of the most unique series with an incredibly brave female protagonist. When Lyra Belacqua, an orphan, searches for a missing friend, she uncovers a kidnapping plot that could endanger the whole universe.
The series is based on the works of Sir Philip Pullman and features a multiworld alternate-reality setting. Lyra tries to unravel the mysteries of this world and the dastardly plot around the mysterious substance known as Dust.
3. Charmed
The three Halliwel Sisters are the most powerful good witches of all time. Phoebe, Prue, and Piper are destined to work together to defeat an array of evil demons, warlocks, and other occult figures to protect innocent lives. As the show progresses, the sisters learn more about their evolving abilities.
All the while, they have to maintain a normal life in modern-day San Francisco, which becomes increasingly difficult as many police and FBI investigations trail them. But the teamwork of the three sisters and their unique magical powers make them a formidable opponent for anyone. The show still has a cult following. Netflix released a spin-off show in 2018, but nothing beats the charm of the original.
2. Xena: Warrior Princess
The mighty Warrior Princess Xena is by far one of the coolest TV female leads of all time. Though she originated as a supporting character in ‘Hercules: The Legendary Journeys’, Xena quickly became a fan favorite and went on to star in her own spin-off show.
Once, she was known as “Destroyer of Nations.” But now she is ready to redeem herself by using her formidable fight skills to help the defenseless. And in the process, she is ready to bend the rules to get justice for the innocent. Along with her companion Gabrielle, the duo embarks on a journey to take down ruthless warlords and sometimes even gods.
1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
This iconic show has become a cultural phenomenon, and it is a perfect watch for fantasy fans who want a strong, yet relatable, female lead. Sarah Michelle Gellar takes up the role of Buffy, a young woman chosen by fate to slay vampires, demons, and other infernal creatures.
Though she just wants to be a normal high school teen, her destiny is to devote her life to protecting the world. She finds a loyal group of friends, who come to be known as the “Scoobies,” and together they go up against the big bad forces of darkness.
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