Looking for adventure? These fantastic series on Netflix are worth watching

Based on the Vertigo comic of the same name, Sweet Tooth is set in a post-pandemic dystopian future where human babies are born with animal characteristics. These “hybrids” are vilified by the general public and blamed for the extinction event known as “The Great Crumble.” Our hero is a half-boy, half-deer hybrid named Gus (Christian Convery) who sets out on a journey to find his long-lost mother and, potentially, a cure.

Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece is a global phenomenon. The hit anime was adapted into a live-action series on Netflix, and with Oda’s knowledge, this One Piece immediately became a hit with fans around the world. The cast’s entertaining collective performances, immersive world-building, and action-packed atmosphere of the show proved that a live-action adaptation can absolutely work.
The show, like the anime and manga before it, follows Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy) as he pursues his dream of becoming a pirate and finding Gol D. Roger's legendary treasure known as, wait for it, the One Piece.

Based on the comic books written by Joe Hill (Stephen King's son) and illustrated by Gabriel Rodríguez, Locke and Key follows the Locke family as they try to pick up the pieces after the mysterious murder of the unit's patriarch. They return to Keyhouse, their ancestral home, and soon, strange things start happening. The three Locke siblings – Tyler (Connor Jessup), Kinsey (Emilia Jones) and Bode (Jackson Robert Scott) – and their mother, Nina (Darby Stanchfield), discover keys that unlock all sorts of magical secrets that could hold the answers to their father's death.

Lockwood & Co. is based on the book series by Jonathan Stroud. This young adult series follows three young paranormal investigators as they combat ghost threats for their burgeoning psychic detection agency in London. The sharp dialogue and chemistry between the three leads – Lucy Carlyle, Anthony Lockwood and George Cubbins – make this a fun-filled entertainment.

With Wednesday, Tim Burton has found new treasures to mine in the Addams Family story. The series follows Wednesday Addams, played with deadpan delight by Jenna Ortega, as she is sent to Nevermore Academy, the school for outcasts. Throughout the first season, Wednesday investigates a murder mystery that plagues the school and the neighboring town of Jericho. She may not make friends easily, but she definitely leaves her mark (and so does the show).

In The Witcher, Henry Cavill stars as Geralt of Rivia, the titular hero of the series. Based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski, which inspired the hit video game franchise, the Netflix series follows Geralt's adventures as he hunts monsters. With detailed world-building and performances from the ensemble, The Witcher is a must-see for any fan of the fantasy genre.

Cavill left the series after season 3, and Liam Hemsworth took over the role.

The Sandman comes from the brilliant and brooding mind of Neil Gaiman. Inspired by the characters and storylines of his beloved DC comic book series, the show follows Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), aka the Dream King, aka Dream, as he ventures across multiple worlds and timelines to recover stolen objects, rebuild his power, and save The Dreaming – aka his home.

The show's cast is packed with impressive talent, including Charles Dance, Jenna Coleman, Boyd Holbrook, Gwendoline Christie, Patton Oswalt, Mark Hamill, Stephen Fry, David Thewlis, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Vivienne Acheampong and Mason Alexander Park.

Dead Boy Detectives is the second series in Neil Gaiman's Sandman universe to air on Netflix. The spin-off follows two undead teenagers – George Rexstrew plays Edwin Payne and Jayden Revri plays Charles Rowland – who decide that the afterlife is for idiots and join forces to solve supernatural mysteries.

Based on the bestselling young adult book series by Daniel “Lemony Snicket” Handler, Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events follows Violet (Melina Weissman), Klaus (Louis Hynes) and Sunny Baudelaire (Presley Smith), three down-on-their-luck orphans who face a series of challenges as they seek to uncover the truth about their parents. If only greedy Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) would stop getting in their way.

Arcane is an animated series that effortlessly elevates the genre. Inspired by the wildly popular League of Legends, the show explores the origin story of two iconic video game characters. In doing so, this beautifully animated show tackles heavy issues like class struggle and trauma.

Shadow and Bone is based on the bestselling Grishaverse novel series by Leigh Bardugo. The series follows Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), a young woman who learns she has special abilities. Discovering she is a Grisha (or magic user) is just the beginning of her journey as she faces the enormous responsibility of bringing peace to a war-torn universe.

Netflix continues its efforts to deliver the perfect live-action adaptation of a hit anime. Avatar: The Last Airbender continues the story of the animated series and follows young Aang, who discovers that he is the last Airbender—the proverbial chosen one who can control the four major elements: air, fire, water, and earth. Netflix has found enough promise in this fledgling project to renew it for a second and third season.

Castlevania is a series created by comic book artist Warren Ellis and is inspired by Konami's video games Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Castlevania: Curse of Darkness, and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. The series follows heroes Trevor Belmont (Richard Armitage), Alucard (James Callis), and Sypha Belnades (Alejandra Reynoso) as they battle Dracula and his minions. With an aesthetic that pays homage to Konami's games, compelling writing, and tons of bloody action, this is a title worthy of adding to your must-watch list.

Warrior Nun is based on the comic book Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn. The series follows Ava Silva, a young woman who wakes up in a morgue with superpowers and a divine artifact stuck in her back. Her journey of self-discovery reveals a new purpose in life: to fight demons and other hellish beasts on Earth. Why? Because she is now a member of an ancient sect of supernatural nuns known as the Order of the Cruciform Sword.

It's a bloody and crazy adventure that ran for two seasons on the streamer, meaning it won't take you too long to watch it in one go.

Matt Groening, creator of animated hits The Simpsons and Futurama, brought his unique sensibility to Netflix with Disenchantment. The five-season series takes viewers back to medieval Europe and a fictional kingdom called Dreamland. The series follows the misadventures of rebellious and often drunken princess Bean (Abbie Jacobson), her demonic sidekick Luci (Eric André), and their elf friend Elfo (Nat Faxon) as they gallivant through neighboring lands, battling strange characters, and uncovering a global conspiracy.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is the prequel to Jim Hensen's 1982 cult classic The Dark Crystal. The show follows three brave Gelflings – Rian, Brea, and Deet – as they start a rebellion against the Skesksi race after learning the truth about the source of their leaders' power. The series relied heavily on special effects and puppetry and kept the use of CGI to a minimum. Due to production costs, the series was cancelled after one season. But what a wonderful season it was!

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a supernatural young adult series created by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the creative director of Archie Comics. He's the same guy who brought Riverdale to the CW, which makes sense given the similar tone of the two shows. This Sabrina, unlike the '90s sitcom Sabrina the Teenage Witch , delves deep into the occult. It's a wonderfully mature take on the character, and it planted the seeds for what the streamer could do with original programming in the genre. Basically, Sabrina walked so Wednesday could run.