fantasy series

Meaning

A 'fantasy series' refers to a sequence of books, television shows, or films set in an imaginary world that often involves magic, supernatural elements, and mythical creatures. These stories usually follow an ongoing plotline across multiple installments or episodes. It is a very common term used by viewers and readers to categorize epic stories like Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones.

Examples

• I spent the entire weekend binge-watching a new fantasy series on Netflix.

  I spent the entire weekend binge-watching a new fantasy series on Netflix.

• If you love magic systems and world-building, you should read this fantasy series.

  If you love magic systems and world-building, you should read this fantasy series.

• The budget for that new fantasy series is absolutely massive.

  The budget for that new fantasy series is absolutely massive.

• My favorite fantasy series is getting a live-action adaptation next year.

  My favorite fantasy series is getting a live-action adaptation next year.

• She prefers realistic fiction, but I can't get enough of a good fantasy series.

  She prefers realistic fiction, but I can't get enough of a good fantasy series.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am reading a fantastic series about wizards.

  ✓ I am reading a fantasy series about wizards.

  'Fantastic' means great or wonderful, whereas 'fantasy' is the specific genre of magic and myth.

• ✗ He loves watching fantasy serials on TV.

  ✓ He loves watching fantasy series on TV.

  'Serial' is rarely used in modern conversational English to describe TV shows; 'series' is the natural, standard term.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The Harry Potter books are probably the most famous ___ in history.

  💡 A multi-part story about magic and wizards

  Show answer

  fantasy series

• I'm looking for a new ___ to watch now that House of the Dragon is over.

  💡 A television show with magical or mythical elements

  Show answer

  fantasy series