Screen Rant highlights fantasy TV series that use dragons in memorable ways, from fairy-tale retellings to role-playing epics. The list includes titles such as Once Upon a Time, The Witcher, The Legend of Vox Machina and Merlin.
01Summary
- 01Dragons are described as a mainstay of fantasy, often appearing in high fantasy and book adaptations.
- 02Once Upon a Time used dragons sparingly, but each appearance was presented as a memorable episode.
- 03The Witcher, based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels, features cunning dragons and is set for a fifth and final season.
- 04The Legend of Vox Machina is based on the Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role and has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score for all four seasons.
- 05In Merlin, the dragon Kilgharrah is trapped beneath Pendragon castle and acts as a key character with his own agenda.
02Why it matters
For viewers who enjoy fantasy television, the piece points to series where dragons are central to the mood and world-building. It also signals which shows are continuing, and which are nearing an ending, helping readers decide what to watch next.
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