Ben je fan van 'Sanctuary' (2019) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, mysterie en unieke sfeer bieden. Of je nu houdt van psychologische thrillers of verhalen met onverwachte wendingen, hier vind je gegarandeerd iets naar jouw smaak.

The X-Files (1993)
Beschreibung: Pioneering sci-fi procedural mixing monster-of-the-week episodes with an overarching conspiracy mythology. Features government cover-ups of paranormal phenomena and explores the tension between science and the unexplained.
Fakt: The famous 'I Want to Believe' poster in Mulder's office was a last-minute prop addition. Vancouver's frequent rain became an unintentional but iconic visual element of the show.


Doctor Who (2005)
Beschreibung: Long-running British sci-fi about a time-traveling alien exploring the universe. Combines standalone adventures with deep lore, balancing whimsy with profound themes about time and morality.
Fakt: The TARDIS sound was created by scraping piano strings with a key. The show holds the Guinness World Record for longest-running sci-fi series.


Supernatural (2005)
Beschreibung: Long-running series following brothers investigating paranormal occurrences across America. Blends monster hunting with deep mythology and family drama, often with self-aware humor.
Fakt: The iconic Impala was nearly a Mustang instead. Episode titles are often classic rock song references.


Torchwood (2006)
Beschreibung: A more adult-oriented spin-off dealing with alien technology and paranormal threats. Features a secret organization investigating extraordinary phenomena with moral complexity.
Fakt: The name is an anagram of 'Doctor Who.' Cardiff's real-life water tower was used as the Hub's exterior.


Eureka (2006)
Beschreibung: Set in a secret town of scientific geniuses, this series blends everyday problems with extraordinary scientific phenomena. Maintains a balance between humor and genuine scientific curiosity.
Fakt: The town's name was originally going to be 'Eureka Springs.' Many scientific concepts were vetted by real physicists for accuracy.


Fringe (2008)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi series blending investigative procedural elements with deep mythology involving parallel universes and fringe science. It explores complex scientific theories while maintaining a strong emotional core.
Fakt: The show's fictional company Massive Dynamic was named after a real MIT student group. Many episode titles are references to classic science fiction works.


Warehouse 13 (2009)
Beschreibung: A lighthearted take on supernatural investigations, following agents who collect and secure dangerous artifacts with unusual powers. Combines historical mysteries with contemporary storytelling.
Fakt: Many artifacts were based on real historical objects and legends. The warehouse set contained over 10,000 props at its peak.


Grimm (2011)
Beschreibung: A police procedural with a supernatural twist, where fairy tale creatures exist in the modern world. Combines crime-solving with mythological elements and family legacy themes.
Fakt: The show's creature effects used minimal CGI, relying mostly on practical makeup. Many Wesen designs were based on actual folklore descriptions.


The Librarians (2014)
Beschreibung: Adventure series about a team protecting magical artifacts and solving mysteries tied to historical legends. Combines intellectual puzzles with action and humor.
Fakt: The Library set contained over 50,000 books, most of which were real volumes purchased from library sales. Many artifacts were inspired by real museum pieces.


The Dresden Files (2007)
Beschreibung: Urban fantasy following a wizard detective solving supernatural cases in modern Chicago. Mixes noir detective tropes with magical world-building and wry humor.
Fakt: The show's opening sequence was animated to look like pages from Harry's case files. Many spells used Latin phrases based on real occult texts.
