Who doesn’t love a good fantasy? And if it is as well animated and rich in lore as Netflix’s latest eight-episode series, Wolf King, then all the better. Adapted from the fantasy horror Wereworld series written by Curtis Jobling, Netflix’s Wolf King is a dark, visually expressive, and well-written animated venture that adds to the streaming service’s recent success in the medium. While the central plotline follows the same old classic trope of the ‘rightful heir to the throne’ narrative, the inclusion of varied werecreatures to form its own mythos surely makes the show feel unique to some extent. A minor gripe will be how, unlike Netflix’s best releases in the animation medium, like Castlevania, The Dragon King, Beastars, and Hilda, this latest addition isn’t as willing to explore themes of political intrigue and identity despite the premise providing ample opportunity to do so.