With everything there is to watch on streaming sites such as Showmax, it can be difficult to find the right show to spend your evenings on.
Below are the very best of what Showmax has to offer for fantasy and sci-fi lovers.
Movies
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The trilogy that sits atop the throne of all movie fantasy is available in all its splendour.
Whether you’re a newcomer or well-versed in Peter Jackson’s masterful adaption of Tolkien’s work, there is no reason not to give the trilogy another watch.
- IMDb – 8.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 91%
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
All eight of the legendary movies based on J.K. Rowling’s best selling novels are currently on Showmax.
These are an excellent choice if you’re watching with your children, or if you enjoyed the books
- IMDb – 7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 81%
The Matrix
If classic fantasy isn’t your thing, why not try The Matrix’s mind-bending world and story.
It’s a classic science fiction film that explores the very nature of existence, and it also has lots of guns and complex martial arts battles – so what’s not to like?
- IMDb – 8.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 88%
Pacific Rim
If you’re not looking for hard-hitting plotlines, philosophical pondering of existence and deep characters, Pacific Rim offers pure entertainment
It features giant robots fighting giant monsters with the fate of the world hanging in the balance, and is an undemanding, visually spectacular popcorn flick sure to put a smile on your face.
- IMDb – 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 72%
Watchmen
Watchmen is a polarising movie among viewers.
Its grim and gritty take on the superhero genre is certainly not for everyone, but if you haven’t seen it before and prefer darker plotlines, then you should give Watchmen a try.
- IMDb – 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 65%
Series
His Dark Materials
His Dark Materials is a superb fantasy series that follows the journey of a young girl named Lyra.
The story is complex, the world is masterfully crafted, and the characters are excellently written.
Whether or not you’ve read the book it’s based on, this is a series that every fantasy lover needs to watch.
- IMDb – 7.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 81%
The Magicians
The Magicians is an excellent example of an urban fantasy series with likeable characters, exciting plotlines and a memorable setting.
If you like book series like the Dresden Files or can’t quite get into high-fantasy, then The Magicians is a solid choice for a less demanding fantasy series.
- IMDb – 7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 91%
A Discovery of Witches
A Discovery of Witches is based upon the best-selling All Souls book series and is another stellar urban fantasy show.
Political intrigue, mystery, vampires, witches and romance – A Discovery of Witches has it all in spades.
- IMDb – 8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 86%
Westworld
Westworld is a series not to be missed, a masterpiece of sci-fi writing that explores what it means to be human and the dangers of willful creation.
The first season of the series, in particular, is a viewing experience that surpasses expectations.
- IMDb – 8.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 81%
Halo
This series is based upon the Halo franchise of games that follow the conflict between humanity and an alien alliance known as the Covenant.
It remains to be seen whether this series can live up to its high expectations, but it is a show to keep track of nonetheless.
- Coming 25 March
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