New Delhi: How much ever we intend to like thrillers and comedy, a part of our heart still craves fantasy. With the advent of OTT platforms, the constant thirst for fantasy can be curbed a little bit, as they are providing us with an array of series and movies from the fantasy genre throughout the year. If you are lost as to what to pick from the bucketful of fantasy web series, we present you with the best shows that will enable you to explore fairy tales and imaginary worlds. Here are the top best OTT fantasy series that you would like to watch: Shadow and Bone (Netflix) This new series has been inspired by the popular Grishaverse trilogy and the following Six of Crows duology by Leigh Bardugo. The story is set in a fictional country in Russia where ominous Shadow Fold is dividing the country into different parts. The Shadow Fold is a terrifying place where darkness exists with beasts feeding on humans. Alina Starkov is the main character who plays the role of an orphan who can save humans from the beasts and the darkness. Locke & Key (Netflix) The story revolves around a family who has been given the power and also some secrets that can help them reach a few malicious entities and special keys belonging to a different realm. Moreover, the entities from the different realm are ready to do anything that will help them to get these keys in their custody. Merlin (Netflix) This fantasy story has some tinge of inspirations from existing folklore, legends as well as myths. Merlin appeared on BBC from 2008 to 2012 is a story that talks about Arthur Pendragon and Merlin who is a wizard. The story is a lighter fantasy possessing magic and drama. Once Upon a Time (Disney+Hotstar) The story narrates how the world changes when the characters from fairy tales move into the modern world. There goes a twist in the storyline with the characters’ surprises and struggles. The Witcher (Netflix) The story has been adapted from the novels of Andrzej Sapkowski, a famous Polish author. Besides, some parts have been picked up from the video game franchise based on these novels. The story is set in a world known as the Continent that is the home for supernatural creatures.
