These worlds are quite difficult to pull off, as they require a lot of fleshing out and worldbuilding.

These are the best high fantasy shows, commended for their escapist tones and high-stakes adventures.

While the series has been a topic of hot debate for long-time fans of the original author,J.

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Still,if you’re craving more high fantasy, this isn’t one you should pass up.

Regardless, it could have been a lot worse than it actually is.

This allows them to enslave the native Podlings and Gelflings.

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Thra is a world full of magic and monsters unlike anything ever seen before.

Despite the show receiving critical acclaim, it wasunfortunately cancelled after just one season.

And yet, it doesn’t seem to be as popular as other high fantasy shows out there.

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But its minor popularity does not reflect its quality at all.

This means there is no source material to fall back on.

2’House of the Dragon’ (2022-)

Created by Ryan Condal and George R.R.

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1’Game of Thrones' (2011-2019)

Created by David Benioff and D.B.

Weiss

Very few shows recently have had the level of impact thatGame of Throneshas.

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Geralt (Henry Cavill), Ciri (Freya Allan), and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) in The Witcher Season 3 Episode 1

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