Fantasy can take on many forms, and the innovative TV shows that have populated screens throughout the 2020s are proof that the speculative fiction genre is alive and well. Additionally, the diversity of these series demonstrates how expansive fantasy is and that there are a variety of niches it can occupy. This means that there's likely a fantasy TV show out there that will satisfy any viewer and take their imagination to someplace magical. One of the reasons fantasy is so strong today is because of the availability of better technology that brings the mystical elements to life.

Some of the best period romance TV shows of the 2020s have overlapped with the fantasy genre, and combining aspects of multiple story types is common practice for fantasy. While the outlandish realms and intricate world-building are often what initially draw audiences to these series, it's the characters that make viewers want to keep watching.