Fantasy television contains some of the most imaginative storytelling in visual media, and the best fantasy TV shows of 2024 all exemplify this ability. Of course, there’s overlap between fantasy shows and the other great genre TV that’s been put out in recent years. However, fantasy distinguishes itself with its magic, otherworldly settings, and plots that bend the forces of nature and reality. Not to mention, there were fantastic performances achieved by actors in the past year. Transforming into characters who inhabit another world and translating complex interpersonal dynamics demonstrates the strength of a show.