Fall is undeniably a magical season for many. Colorful, crisp leaves fall and a sense of wonder and change fills the air as many students head back to school and winter festivities draw nearer. Spooky vibes also surround autumn with Halloween tricks and treats aplenty. It’s also about getting cozy and curling up with a good book and favorite series. But with theabundance of streaming servicesand TV shows to choose from, finding those series with that extra bit of magic and zest sometimes takes a bit of light to lead the way.
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This article includes shows that feature the magic of fairies and fairy tales, witches and the occult, and wondrous, fantasy escapism for those looking to celebrate and make the most of the magic of fall.
10Fate: The Winx Saga
It’s all about the magic of fairies and elemental magic inNetflix’s Fate: The Winx Saga, with characters in the series drawing power from earth, air, water, and fire. Fans ofHarry Potterare likely to find delight in the magical school setting in the heart of a forest, plus the plant magic abilities of Terra Harvey, a good friend of the lead character and fire fairy Bloom Peters.
Much of Season 1 is about Bloom learning to control her magic and coming to terms with who she is and her origins.
9Once Upon A Time
Those looking to escape into theclassic fairy taleswith a twist may love the magical, fantasy TV seriesOnce Upon A Time. It features characters loosely based on traditional fairy tales like Snow White, Prince Charming, and Captain Hook.
Regina, the Evil Queen, is a fantastic villain, and the brilliant Robert Carlyle’s performance as Rumpelstiltskin is unforgettable, including the character’s infamous words, ‘All magic comes with a price’. Although the show ended in 2018, it’s still a wonderful series that’s easy to get drawn into.
8Locke And Key
Locke and Keyis a series full of mysterious, magical keys that possess different capabilities and sometimes even literally transport their beholder to another place. Keyhouse is one of the main settings and has a sense of wonder and awe, giving viewers that fantasy feeling of what it must be like to explore such a large house.
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The Angel Key gives the wearer wings and enables them to fly, in one ofthe most spectacular momentsof the series. Could there be any better magical feeling than flying?
7Charmed
The original series ofCharmedbegins with the story of the 3 Halliwell sisters, Prue, Piper, and Phoebe, and half-sister Paige joining the show in later series. Each sister has different magical abilities, like stopping time, premonition, and telekinesis, withthe magical strength of witchesvarying across both the original series and the modern reboot.
Although either version is great to watch during Fall and Halloween, the original series is timeless and perfect for those who also enjoy the vibes of the 90s and early noughties.
6The Vampire Diaries
Some fans ofvampire video gamesmay also have a soft spot for popular vampire TV shows likeThe Vampire Diaries. The show is also known for its exploration of witches and the occult, as portrayed in characters like Bonnie Bennett and in vampire lore.
Bonnie belongs to the line of Bennett witches who becomes a powerful witch. Throughout the series, she performs many types of magic including levitation, pyrokinesis, the ability to hurt vampires, and more. It’s a show with moody but mystical Fall vibes (no pun intended) that’s full of drama and doom but also has a light-hearted sense of humor at times, with characters like Damon getting some great one-liners.
5The Witcher
Most fans ofThe Witchervideo games will likely have already seen the first 2 series of Netflix’sThe Witcher, butFall is a great time to relive the magic in preparation for series 3. Magic is widespread inThe Witcher, operating understrict magical rules and laws.
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In Season 1, it’s fascinating to follow Yennefer’s transformation, and season 2 shows even more magical power and beasts in the world, even exploring what happens when magic is lost. It’s also great to witness the gradual growth of Geralt and Ciri’s father-figure relationship, Ciri’s training, and Yennefer’s relationship with power.
4The Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina
Although Sabrina Spellman is the main witch and protagonist of the 4-part series, viewers also get to see other characters explore magic in the series about witchcraft and the occult, such as Rosalind Walker and her ability known as ‘The Cunning’. It is a family trait passed down through generations that enables Rosalind to see things invisible to others, such as ghosts and other types of visions.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrinais perfect for fans of witchcraft with its intense and spooky atmosphere, especially during fall and around Halloween.
3Wandavision
This quirky and fun Marvel series showing on Disney Plus tells the story of Wanda Maximoff and Vision’s suburban life, taking place after the events ofAvengers: Endgame. However, the reality of the situation is slowly revealed throughout the series, along with the consequences of using magic.
Wanda herself possesses magical powers such as telekinesis, and other characters with powers also show up. Those who enjoy witnessing thepower of strong witchesmay likely enjoy the show, with some fun battles towards the end of the series.
2The Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power
Although often more subtle,Rings of Powerfeatures elements of magic and the fantastical.
In episode 1, viewers see a young Galadriel effectively bring a paper boat to life with the power of Elven magic. Galadriel later boards a ship sailing to the Valinor, the Undying Lands, and chooses her future in a reflection of that original scene.
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Nori and Poppy also witness the Mysterious Stranger perform what possibly appears to be some form of magic with a large group of fireflies. Although, his identity is yet to be revealed, with many fan theories in circulation.
1Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Those looking for their 90s TV fix for Halloween need look no further than the classic vampire-busting seriesBuffy the Vampire Slayer. The show also explores other mystical forces like demons and witchcraft, with characters like Willow, Tara, and Anya having magical abilities or powers.
The show has many memorable moments that often center around Sunnydale High School, such as the magically powered puppet and strange happenings in the cheerleading squad in season 1. Some gamers may also remember theBuffy the Vampire Slayervideo game from the noughties where it was fun to play as a kick-ass Slayer.
