Ben je fan van 'American Gods' (2017) en op zoek naar soortgelijke series of films die je mee kunnen nemen in een wereld van mythologie, mysterie en magie? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde unieke sfeer en thema's delen. Of je nu houdt van verhalen over goden onder de mensen, duistere complotten of visueel verbluffende vertellingen, deze lijst heeft voor ieder wat wils.

Carnival Row (2019)
Beschreibung: Fantasy-noir setting with mythological creatures living among humans. Explores themes of immigration, prejudice, and hidden supernatural forces.
Fakt: Originally conceived as a film script in 2005 before being developed as a series. Features intricate creature designs and political allegories.


Good Omens (2019)
Beschreibung: Blend of mythology, religion, and modern storytelling with a darkly comedic tone. Explores divine and demonic forces interacting with humanity.
Fakt: Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Features an unlikely friendship between an angel and a demon.


Penny Dreadful (2014)
Beschreibung: Gothic horror anthology weaving together classic literary monsters and original mythology. Features rich atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth.
Fakt: Title refers to 19th century British cheap fiction magazines. Creator John Logan wrote every episode of the series himself.


The Strain (2014)
Beschreibung: Vampire mythology reimagined with biological horror elements. Features ancient evil manifesting in modern society with apocalyptic stakes.
Fakt: Co-created by Guillermo del Toro and based on his novel trilogy. Features unique vampire designs with extendable stingers instead of fangs.


Lucifer (2016)
Beschreibung: Reimagines biblical figures in modern settings with a mix of crime procedural and supernatural drama. Focuses on divine beings interacting with human world.
Fakt: Began as a DC Vertigo comic before being adapted for television. The show was saved from cancellation by fan campaigns.


The Magicians (2015)
Beschreibung: Dark fantasy that deconstructs magical school tropes with adult themes. Features gods and magical beings interfering in human affairs.
Fakt: Based on Lev Grossman's novels which were inspired by both Narnia and Harry Potter. Features a musical episode in each season.


Preacher (2016)
Beschreibung: Mixes supernatural elements with gritty, violent storytelling. Centers on a conflicted protagonist with divine powers navigating a world of gods and monsters.
Fakt: Adapted from the controversial comic book series by Garth Ennis. Features a unique blend of Western and horror genres.


Legion (2017)
Beschreibung: Surreal, visually striking exploration of mental illness and superpowers. Blurs lines between reality and fantasy with unreliable narration.
Fakt: Set in the X-Men universe but operates as a standalone story. Known for its innovative editing techniques and psychedelic visuals.


His Dark Materials (2019)
Beschreibung: Epic fantasy exploring parallel worlds and cosmic battles between forces of destiny and free will. Features complex mythology and coming-of-age themes.
Fakt: Based on Philip Pullman's trilogy that was originally considered unfilmable. Features stunning CGI representations of 'daemons' - animal manifestations of human souls.


Outcast (2016)
Beschreibung: Supernatural horror exploring demonic possession and ancient evil. Focuses on a protagonist with unique abilities to combat dark forces.
Fakt: Based on the comic by Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead. Filmed in rural settings to enhance its eerie atmosphere.
