Summary

Fantasy TV showstypically have a few characters who support out as the most powerful members of the cast , if not one of the most powerful characters in fabrication in ecumenical . These fictitious character are unstoppable forces who take the plot through magical abilityas well as charisma . The well - publish powerhouses will have character arcs where their power is used to stress the story and its key themes , which may rivet on how limitless power will change a soul .

In several cases , the true extent of a character ’s power is never ( or has yet to be ) revealed . This depiction has a double effect because it leaves the audience and other characters wondering if they are blot out more major power , or if they are already at their limit . However , when they are never defeated in battle and do thing that other case think are impossible , they are unavoidably deemed to be one of the most powerful fictional characters .

10Moiraine Damodred

The Wheel Of Time (2021-Present)

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The Wheel of Time follows Moiraine , a appendage of the powerful all - distaff establishment Aes Sedai , as she leads a precarious pursuance with five untried individuals . Moiraine surmise one among them could be the prophesized reincarnation of a mighty figure destine to either save or doom humanity .

Moiraine is one of the most skilled substance abuser of the One Power , and therefore one of themost powerful characters inThe Wheel of Time . She loses this power inWheel of Timeseason 1 ’s endingbut regains it in season 2 . extremity of her company or her enemy might be able to outmatch her with out-and-out force , but she demonstrates some more specialized weaves , especially in theWheel of Timebooks . She proves herself to be a powerful manipulator of the elements during battles , and can also heal people .

Many studios have examine to retake the success of Game of Thrones with their own fantasy shows . Here are the reasons why it ’s so hard .

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9Alastor

Hazbin Hotel (2024-Present)

Hazbin Hotel is an adult animation series create and orchestrate by Vivienne Medrano . Hazbin Hotel centers on Lucifer ’s girl , who opens a hotel for misfit devil she recollect can be redeemed for trim down Hell ’s overpopulation . The first season of Hazbin Hotel premier on Prime Video on January 19 , 2024 .

The dependable nature of Alastor ’s baron is aquestion forHazbin Hotelseason 2 . In time of year 1 , he easily defeats everyone in Hell and is an equal opposition to Adam , one of the most sinewy angels in Heaven . Alastor can also summon trace puppet to do his bidding . However , Alastor ’s brilliant scheming is what makes whatever supernatural resources he has effective : He seems to suppose that he can not defeat Lucifer or one of his category in an unlimited fight , so he befriend Charlie and manipulates her relationships with her parents . This fashion , Alastor ’s wizardly abilities will have the most wallop .

8Merlin

Merlin (2008-2012)

In this reimagining of Arthurian legend , youthful Merlin save the life of young Prince Arthur , and realizes that the reason for his magical gift is to protect the future big businessman . However , because thaumaturgy is illegal , Merlin must hide his giving , even as he and Arthur become friends over their adventure .

Merlinfocuses on the far-famed Arthurian wizard instruct to rein his natural powerin secret , since magic trick is outlawed in the kingdom of Camelot . While he start the show as a bungling and awkward apprentice , his mogul develop quickly . He has many magical abilities that are common in the illusion musical style , including telepathy , elemental dominance , influence over other beings , apparently immortality , and more . Merlin is prophesized to become the expectant thaumaturge the earth has ever seen , and he undoubtedly accomplishes this .

7The Darkling

Shadow And Bone (2021-2023)

Based on Leigh Bardugo ’s bestselling Grishaverse novels , Netflix ’s Shadow and Bone follow the story of Alina Starkov , an orphan and soldier who has exhaust a power that could potentially rig her land destitute . Instead , Alina fall in an elect US Army of soldier known as the Grisha as the Shadow Fold , an area of mysterious darkness that produce each year , menace to enclose her world . Alina quickly learns that nothing is as it seems , and it will take more than the power of magic to make it through .

InShadow and Bone , General Kirigan a.k.a . the Darkling , is a Grisha with the unparalleled ability to falsify dark . With his power , Kirigan can manipulate shadows , kill people using the Cut , make himself immortal , and most importantly create the Fold and the darkness monsters . However , in the suit of make thenichevo’ya , Kirigan is creating something out of nothing . This kind of magic trick is calledmerzostand comes with a price . Near the destruction of the series , Kirigan is soften due to the bit of monsters he has made .

6Melisandre

Game Of Thrones (2011-2019)

Based on George R. R. Martin ’s on-going A Song of Ice and Fire novel series , Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama plant in the fabricated continent of Westeros and Essos . It follow noble families like the Starks , Lannisters , and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rise threat from the undead looms in the North . The series received significant critical success and amassed a truehearted fan base due to its high production values , sprawling sets , iconic characters , and shocking twists .

Melisandre ’s power is a bit unreliableand subject on the will of the Lord of Light . However , she is formidable , being capable to resurrect the drained and create a fire barrier to protect Winterfell . Her magic trick is vague , which contributes to her allure : Because it is establish on faith and is not an accurate science , no one knows the extent of it . For all theGame of Thronescastknows , Melisandre can execute even more telling effort than she ever did during her fourth dimension on the show .

5Aang

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)

Avatar : The Last Airbender is an Animated Fantasy and Adventure series that seem on Nickelodeon and was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko . The series featured voices from Zach Tyler Eisen , Jack DeSena , Dante Basco , and Mae Whitman . The premise come a untried male child named Aang , an Air Bender who is fructify to be the next Avatar , master of all factor , in a bit to unite the nations together and bring peace .

When Aang is in the Avatar State , he is a nearly unstoppable force . The only caveat is that he can be killed without being converted in this state , and is almost by Azula . However , Aang ’s baron grows throughoutAvatar : The Last Airbenderas he masters all four elementsand gains more control condition over the Avatar State . The true testament to his power is that he finds a way to defeat Ozai without killing him , which no one thinks is potential . Therefore , Aang becomes the most powerful fictitious character on the show while also rest dependable to himself .

4Willow Rosenberg

Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television serial created by Joss Whedon , focusing on Buffy Summers , portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar , a young woman opt to battle against vampires , demons , and other supernatural forces while navigate the complexities of teenage life .

Willow ’s desire for more power leads to the storyline of Dark Willow . Willow starts learn deception early on inBuffy the Vampire Slayerand do many potent spells throughout the show . However , as she becomes more powerful , legerdemain begins to have a more interest outcome on her . Tara becomes upset that Willow is too dependent on trick , and is proven to be correct when Willow uses magic to violently avenge Tara ’s death . YetWillow is still one of the most knock-down characterson the show who accomplishes astounding feat of conjuring trick .

3Yennefer

The Witcher (2019-Present)

Based on the novels by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski and the video games ,   The Witcher follows the story of   Geralt of Rivia , a monster hunting watch who struggles to feel his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts . " Ciri " Cirilla is the Princess of Cintra , who has magical abilities and whose fate has been linked to Geralt ’s . Yennefer of Vengerberg , a sorceress who trains to become a mage before forsake her duty and croak solo , is also a independent part in the Netflix serial publication . The show ’s storylines are intertwined but told throughout different timeline , all of which finally becharm up to Ciri ’s , whose timeline of event is the most late .   Set on the Continent where mankind , colossus , and elves exist together , the characters all have separate journeys , though their destinies bring them into each others ' orbits .

The Witcherseason 1 depicts Yennefer ’s training , do her on the path to becoming an unbeatable sorceress . Yennefer is undoubtedly one of the most knock-down characters inThe Witcher , taking on an total U. S. Army at the Battle of Sodden Hill . Ciri may surpass Yennefer in the future , butCiri gives up her powersinThe Witcherseason 3 finale and does not have as much control over her thaumaturgy as Yennefer . As it stands , they are both among the most powerful source , who can channel Chaos and have withering effects .

With new season of several critical darlings upcoming , and a innkeeper of buff favorites , Netflix has something for every fantasy lover .

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2Wanda Maximoff

WandaVision (2021)

WandaVision , the Marvel Cinematic Universe ’s first TV show on Disney+ , first aerate in 2021 . The series kick off the MCU ’s Phase 4 and lend back Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff , aka the Scarlet Witch , and Paul Bettany as Vision . WandaVision swan away from Marvel ’s typical chemical formula , this time format itself more like a classic sitcom as Wanda scramble to cope with the last of Vision .

Wanda is believe one of thestrongest persona in the MCU , with seemingly limitless telekinetic abilities . However , what she does inWandaVisionis unprecedented . She alters the retentiveness of an entire town , bring the hoi polloi under her control , and create a perpetually wobble alternative reality .

Then , inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness , she takes on an entire army of magic substance abuser . Wanda obviously does not habituate her power in the most ethical ways , but she is a captivating type . Her indomitability is revealed to be because she had some inherent tycoon of her own before it was activated byHydra ’s experiments with one of the Infinity Stones .

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1Bonnie Bennett

The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)

Based on the novel by L.J. Smith , The Vampire Diaries is a story about the germinate love triangle between Elena Gilbert and two vampiric brothers , Stefan and Damon Salvatore . Set in the Ithiel Town of Mystic Falls , Virginia , the show follows the triad from high schooling through college as they combat for one another ’s affection .

With every new time of year ofThe Vampire Diaries , Bonnie learns to use magic in a new way . She hold off Original vampires , revives Jeremy twice , and clingstone to the world of living for seasons after her dying . It might be luck that she never truly dies , or it is Bonnie herself , and her connection to mass like her gran and Jeremy .

In thefinal time of year ofThe Vampire Diaries , Bonnie make an otherworld for Enzo to inhabit , holds back red region ( with helper from her ancestor ) , and breaks Elena ’s sleeping curse . However , there is more to her story than just getting good at using magic . Bonnie is one of the most powerful characters in phantasy TV , but this facet of her character is also used to swear out her aroused storylines .

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The Wheel of Time follows Moiraine, a member of the powerful all-female organization Aes Sedai, as she leads a perilous quest with five young individuals. Moiraine suspects one among them could be the prophesized reincarnation of a mighty figure destined to either save or doom humanity.

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Alastor in the Hazbin Hotel Season 1 Finale

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Hazbin Hotel is an adult animation series created and directed by Vivienne Medrano. Hazbin Hotel centers on Lucifer’s daughter, who opens a hotel for misfit demons she thinks can be redeemed in order to reduce Hell’s overpopulation. The first season of Hazbin Hotel premiered on Prime Video on January 19, 2024.

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Colin Morgan as Merlin using magic

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In this reimagining of Arthurian legend, young Merlin saves the life of young Prince Arthur, and realizes that the reason for his magical gift is to protect the future king. However, because magic is illegal, Merlin must hide his gift, even as he and Arthur become friends over their adventure.

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Ben Barnes as General Kirigan in Shadow and Bone.

Headshot Of Daisy Head In The Los Angeles premiere of ‘Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’.

Based on Leigh Bardugo’s bestselling Grishaverse novels, Netflix’s Shadow and Bone follows the story of Alina Starkov, an orphan and soldier who has released a power that could potentially set her country free. Instead, Alina joins an elite army of soldiers known as the Grisha as the Shadow Fold, an area of mysterious darkness that grows each year, threatening to envelop her world. Alina quickly learns that nothing is as it seems, and it will take more than the power of magic to make it through.

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Melisandre in the Snow in Game of Thrones

Headshot Of Kit Harington In The Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall

Based on George R. R. Martin’s ongoing A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, Game of Thrones is a fantasy drama set in the fictional continents of Westeros and Essos. It follows noble families like the Starks, Lannisters, and Targaryen vying for control of the Iron Throne while a rising threat from the undead looms in the North. The series received significant critical success and amassed a loyal fan base due to its high production values, sprawling sets, iconic characters, and shocking twists.

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Dark Willow (Alyson Hannigan) killing Warren in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television series created by Joss Whedon, focusing on Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a young woman chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life.

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Based on the novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and the video games, The Witcher follows the story of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who struggles to find his place in a world where people often prove more wicked than beasts. “Ciri” Cirilla is the Princess of Cintra, who has magical abilities and whose fate has been linked to Geralt’s. Yennefer of Vengerberg, a sorceress who trains to become a mage before deserting her duties and going solo, is also a main character in the Netflix series. The show’s storylines are intertwined but told throughout different timelines, all of which eventually catch up to Ciri’s, whose timeline of events is the most recent. Set on the Continent where men, monsters, and elves exist together, the characters all have separate journeys, though their destinies bring them into each others' orbits.

Headshot Of Anna Shaffer In The London premiere of ‘The Witcher: Blood Origin’

Wanda Maximoff in her Westview house in WandaVision

Headshot Of Paul Bettany In The GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2021

WandaVision, the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first TV show on Disney+, first aired in 2021. The series kicked off the MCU’s Phase 4 and brought back Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff, aka the Scarlet Witch, and Paul Bettany as Vision. WandaVision strayed away from Marvel’s typical formula, this time formatting itself more like a classic sitcom as Wanda struggles to cope with the death of Vision.

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Based on the novels by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is a story about the developing love triangle between Elena Gilbert and two vampiric brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Set in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, the show follows the trio from high school through college as they battle for one another’s affection.

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