5 Best Fantasy TV Series to Binge if You Still Miss 'Lucifer'
These projects blend police procedurals with the supernatural and mythology.
The perfect replacement for Lucifer must combine several key elements: a charismatic protagonist with a possibly immortal status and a complex past, an abundance of the supernatural, a dynamic plot, and, most importantly, a signature sense of humor.
We've compiled a list of five worthy fantasy series that continue the legacy of Lucifer in their own unique ways.
1. 'Forever', 2014-2015
IMDb Score: 8.2/10
Forensic scientist Henry Morgan is a 200-year-old man stuck at age 35. He investigates crimes in New York City day after day, assisting the police. At night, he tries to solve the biggest mystery of his life: why he can't die.
His only friend is Abe, an old man whom Henry took in as a baby. Each episode features a standalone investigation, but the series also has an overarching plotline about another immortal named Adam.
2. 'American Gods', 2017-2021
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
Shadow, a former con man, is released from prison, dreaming of a new life. However, the day before his release, he learns that his wife died in a car accident. Devastated, Shadow travels across the country to attend the funeral.
Along the way, he meets a mysterious old man named Mr. Wednesday. Shadow gradually realizes that Wednesday is not human but an ancient god plotting to regain his former power.
Wednesday is raising an army against the new idols of modernity and offers Shadow a key role in the war in exchange for bringing his dead wife back to life.
3. 'Grimm', 2011-2017
IMDb Score: 7.9/10
Detective Nick Burkhardt's tranquil life is suddenly shattered. His dying aunt reveals that he is a Grimm, a member of an ancient line of hunters who can recognize supernatural creatures hiding among ordinary people.
Now, Nick must learn to use his newfound abilities to protect humanity from werewolves, witches, and demons. He is aided in this endeavor by an unlikely ally – a werewolf.
Together, they confront an ancient evil and investigate crimes with paranormal roots. Meanwhile, those who must destroy the last Grimm are already on Nick's trail.
4. 'Preacher', 2016-2019
IMDb Score: 7.9/10
In a small Texas town, Preacher Jesse Custer has long since lost faith in his calling. His life changes when he is possessed by Genesis, a mysterious entity and the child of an angel and a demon. Genesis grants its host incredible power to bend people to his will.
Realizing that God has disappeared from Heaven, leaving the world unguarded, Jesse sets out to find him. Accompanying him on his arduous journey are his former lover, Tulip, and the eccentric vampire Cassidy.
5. 'Constantine', 2014-2015
IMDb Score: 7.5/10
British exorcist and occult detective John Constantine's soul is doomed to hellish torment due to a tragic mistake in his past. He once tried to save a girl from a demon but unwittingly summoned an even greater evil that dragged the child into the underworld.
To atone for his guilt, Constantine must collaborate with representatives of the dark forces. The angel Manny promises to help save his soul but demands that John continue to fight demons in exchange.
