Love 'Wednesday'? You'll Be Obsessed With These 8 Must-Watch Teen Fantasy TV Series

We've compiled a list of 8 must-watch projects that, much like the story of Wednesday Addams, skillfully blend fantasy and horror with the pressing social issues of adolescence.

This list features elite academies, secret societies of monster hunters, ancient prophecies, and characters whose outsider status will make them your new favorites.

1. 'Teen Wolf', 2011-2017

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

Scott, a quiet high school student from Beacon Hills, finds himself in the woods at the worst possible moment. Then, he returns not quite human.

A mysterious beast bites him, giving him superhuman hearing and strength, as well as a sinister curse.

With the help of his friend, Stiles, and his werewolf mentor, Derek, Scott must come to terms with his new identity, maintain his relationship with Allison, and figure out why the alpha is so interested in him.

2. 'The Secret Circle', 2011-2012

IMDb Score: 7.3/10

High school student Cassie Blake's life is turned upside down after her mother's mysterious death.

After moving in with her grandmother in the quiet town of Chance Harbor, she meets a group of classmates and unexpectedly discovers that they all possess magical abilities.

Together, they can finally call themselves the Secret Circle, capable of great deeds. However, Cassie soon realizes that her inherited powers not only grant her strength, but also attract the attention of dangerous enemies.

3. 'The Midnight Club', 2022

IMDb Score: 6.5/10

A group of terminally ill teenagers lives in Brightcliffe Home Hospice, where no one knows how much time they have left.

After undergoing a series of mandatory procedures and after the staff leaves their rooms at midnight, the children secretly gather in the library and tell each other scary stories. The kids are united by something else, too.

They made a pact that whoever leaves the world first must give the others a sign from the afterlife. After the first death, terrifying and unexplained events begin to occur.

4. 'Vampire Academy', 2022

IMDb Score: 6.4/10

At the elite St. Vladimir's Academy, vampires of all ranks are trained. The main characters, moroi princess Lissa and her dhampir friend Rose, must confront the threat of the immortal strigoi.

In addition to battling these external enemies, Lissa and Rose must develop their supernatural abilities and adapt to life at the academy, where not everyone is friendly.

Julie Plec, the creator of The Vampire Diaries who helped shape the vampiric teen romance trend of the 2000s, became one of the showrunners for the project.

5. 'Legacies', 2018-2022

IMDb Score: 7.2/10

The Salvatore School is home to extraordinary children – it's a haven for those whom society cannot accept: vampires, werewolves, witches, and others.

Among them is Hope Mikaelson, who struggles to control the dark powers she inherited. Her schoolwork constantly takes a backseat as she and her friends frequently battle monsters that emerge from ancient legends.

Legacies is a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. This series can be watched independently of its predecessors, as the main characters' roles are now played by their children.

6. 'Dead Boy Detectives', 2024

IMDb Score: 7.5/10

The series follows two teenage ghosts, Charles and Edwin, who open their own detective agency after deciding to remain on Earth following their deaths.

Along with a medium named Crystal, they investigate supernatural crimes, encounter demons and witches, and grapple with their own emotions.

While set in the modern world, the series maintains connections to the original comic book universe and the story that began with The Sandman.

7. 'Fate: The Winx Saga', 2021-2022

IMDb Score: 6.8/10

The series follows a group of fairy girls who study at the magical college Alfea, where they learn to master magic and combat skills. The main character, Bloom, recently discovered her magical abilities.

Along with her roommates, she faces ancient and powerful threats and uncovers secrets that alter her perception of the fairy world.

Fate: The Winx Saga is an adaptation of the popular animated series. The project retains the key characters and magical elements, but adds a new twist to the familiar story.

8. 'The Umbrella Academy', 2019-2024

IMDb Score: 7.8/10

One strange day in October 1989, children with supernatural abilities were born around the world. Sir Reginald Hargreeves became their guardian and turned his mansion into the Umbrella Academy.

However, as the years passed, the family that was supposed to stick together began to fall apart. Unfortunately, even superpowers can't heal old grudges.

Many years later, when Hargreeves dies, Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Five, Ben, and Vanya find themselves back under the same roof. They unexpectedly learn that the world will end in eight days.