6 dark fantasy series not recommended for children

Generally when one thinks of the fantasy genre, titles like ‘Harry Potter’ or ‘The Lord of the Rings’ come to mind, thanks to the fact that the genre has become popular thanks to stories for the whole family. However, there is also room for dark plots, such as those of these fantasy series not recommended for children, and which you can watch in streaming.

Probably one of the most notable examples in fantasy series that are not for children be ‘Game of Thrones’, a title with very delicate content, but above all a plot involving politics, power and all that this entails. It is a title that has changed the genre forever, as well as the way of consuming television in recent years. Available on HBOMax.

The witcher

As for the competition, Netflix has released one as well the best dark fantasy series of recent years, ‘The Witcher’, currently under development. Starring Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra and Freya Allan, the story is based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowsko, where the adventures of Geralt de Rivia, an old witch dedicated to hunting menaces, are told.

His dark matters

With two seasons under his belt, ‘His dark matters’ it’s a fantasy series Based on the literary saga by Phillip Pullman. The cast includes Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, James McAvoy and Lin Manuel Miranda, among others. It is about a young woman who is looking for a kidnapped friend and who, during her journey, discovers that there are other children kidnapped by a mysterious phenomenon. Available on HBOMax.

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Warrior nun

While seemingly harmless, “Warrior Nun” is a fantasy series not suitable for children under 17. The story is based on the Ben Dunn comic of the same name, and is about a woman who wakes up in a high school with a new lease on life, thanks to a divine artifact on her back, which makes her belong to an old order of warriors. to fight demons. Available on Netflix.

castlevania

Another story based on a video game, but this time with a plot that really shouldn’t be seen by any minor. “Castlevania”, an animated fantasy series too bloody and violent in its images. It tells of the adventures of a vampire hunter who reaches a city guarded by demons, who obey Dracula’s orders. Available on Netflix.

Dark

In a mix of fantasy and science fiction, there is ‘Dark’, a mystery series created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese. In the story we meet two children who one day go missing and their loss reveals secrets of the past and the ties of four families believed to have no relation to each other.