The 25 Best Adventure Series That You Can Watch Online 2023

Superheroes, Dinosaurs, queer creatures, a calamity, apocalypse, or fight to get back the power that gives you the thrust of adventure. When the stout-hearted superheroes defeat the darkness, a truthful successor finally reins the imaginative world, and some loving characters lose their life to the darkness in the venture or an upcoming apocalypse turn around the fates- it all gives a worth-watching content and once you started you will only find yourself waiting for the next seasons. Well, then let’s get started with The 20 best adventure series available to watch online.

25. House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon is a prequel series to the famous series Game of Thrones. It is based on George R. R. Martin’s novel Fire and Blood. So far only one season has been released on HBO Max and more seasons are about to be released in the future.

24. Andor

Star Wars: Andor is a limited series created by Tony Gilroy. The series revolves around the story of the Star Wars character Cassian Andor. The series aired on Disney+ and you can watch it there.

23. Vikings: Valhalla

Vikings: Valhalla is set more than 100 years after the events of the series Vikings; in England, tensions between the descendants of the Vikings (Norse or “Danes”) and native English reach a bloody breaking point.

22. Halo

Halo follows an epic 26th-century battle between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant. The series weaves deeply drawn personal stories with action, adventure, and a richly imagined vision of the future.

21. Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a Star Wars limited series on Disney+. It is based on the character Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars. It takes place after the events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The original actors from the movies like Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen (Darth Vader) have returned for this series.

20. Titans

Adventure and superheroes are just a match. The stout-hearted teen superheroes from DC comics evolve in main leads from being the sidekicks of DC’s big names like Batman and Superman. As superheroes save the world from inhumane attempts to save humanity, the series see teens’ adventures in nooks and corners of the world including Gotham City, Detriot, and San Francisco. Might be a spoiler but if you are the one who cried when Tony Stark died in the Marvel movie then be cautious to get attached to the characters here too.

19. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The cult fanbase for The Lord of the Rings is altogether a different world and they know how they are counting the days until September 2, 2022, when the stretched piece of the J. R. R. Tolkien would be released. The upcoming series is set way before Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings found their base in middle-earth’s second age. The rein, its fall, dark forces emergence, and a fight against it- you will find the thousand-year story by Tolkien in a compressed five-season format. The ensemble of Amazon Prime’s adventurous fantasy would see the reappearance of some popular characters and the entry of new ones too.

18. Game of Thrones

The HBO series created a stir in the entertainment industry when it was released and even if the final season received backlash hardly, the reputation it has created with its storyline, complex characters, wonderful portrayal by the cast, and outstanding representation of the medieval era is irreplaceable.

The eight-season and 73-episode series is a conflicting political drama about seven kingdoms of Westores fighting for the Iron Throne. The imagination of writer George R. R. Martin takes the series on a wholesome ride with the inclusion of evil forces, dragons and other creatures, swords, thrones, kings, knights, and all.

17. His Dark Materials

The lovers of Philip Pullman’s trilogy novels would have been happier than ever when the scribble turned into a TV series. The lineup of production houses like Bad Wolf and New Line Productions along with the miraculous ensemble led by Dafne Keen brought out a venturesome work based on multi-universe reality. An orphan girl named Lyra played by Keen gets engulfed in the mystery of the alternate universe and the imaginative daemons, weird manifestations, Dust (not the one we usually refer to), prophecy, and witches further enhance the curiosity.

16. Manifest

Airline 828- took off, eloped, and never appeared again until five years after the incident. The plot itself is thrilling and when the unexpectedly alive passengers would try to settle in the society thinking it’s their home, they will discover it’s not-not anymore. You wouldn’t be able to settle for just one season, and three released seasons wouldn’t be enough to satisfy you. For those who remember, it’s a sheer reference to Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 which disappeared in 2014 but has never been seen anywhere till now.

15. Shadow and Bone

You will be gripped by this intrepid drama- fight against a lone warrior who earned insane powers mysteriously and the flesh-eating beasts. The war is about Ravka, a lone warrior in Alina’s once-peaceful nation torn off by Shadow Fold, the darkness that crawled. Will the kingdom’s faith in Alina will pave the way to victory is a thing to see. Eric Heisserer’s developed thriller is Netflix Original also renewed for another season.

14. Arrow

DC comic’s superhero costume with arrow and bow helps him fight corruption and crime in the vicinity’s famous Arroworse. The concept comes basic indeed but the eight-season series is a treat to all superhero fiends.

Stephen Amell imbued the Green Arrow’s character with livelihood which is tough seeing a superhero just with bow and arrow instead of some Fantasyland’s power.

13. The Umbrella Academy

Jeremy Slater developed a thriller for Netflix is the standard for venturesome works. Having three seasons completed Gerard Way’s written comics’ converted series is about 43 children born in the nooks and corners of the world to mothers who were not expecting at all and then seven among them being adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves to train them to master the powers they are born with.

The death of the most loved characters, even superheroes, and the sinister creatures crawling to bring the apocalypse near make the drama intriguing. Also, if you want that sibling love from the teens in the academy of Sir Hargreeves then no, the distinguished nature and divergent abilities only depart them until a great cause of get-together arrives.

12. The Orville

More famous for having a Star Trek-style spaceship that too significantly has gained a reputation on its own too. Seth MacFarlane being its creator, producer and the lead protagonist has juggled perfectly in each of the roles and has earned praises and awards simultaneously.

The sci-fi drama entails a spaceship era in the 25th century where the mission faces the hardship of queer obstacles in the planetary gears which gets tense with the inmates’ personal relationships.

Firstly being premiered on Fox for two seasons and the successor being released on Hulu, the series will be fully available on Disney Plus.

11. Cursed

How come Katherine Langford always plumps for the best character? The argument- the series is better if Langford made it so? Well, seeing the 13 Reasons Why star in the plucky character of Arthur King’s lore is pleasing to the eyes. Moreover, the story has praiseworthy creation with Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler being at the helm of it.

Based on the novel of the same name, Cursed revolves around Nimue played by Langford who is born with the magical abilities of a witch and is fortuned to be the ‘Lady of the Lake’. While realizing the power she has, Nimue has to save her world from the Red Paladins. Though was not expected but Netflix canceled the series after only the first season. But you will not find the final episode to be looming for a renewal of the second season.

10. Vikings

The historical drama written and created by Michael Hirst will keep you awakened until you complete all the six seasons available. Well, that would be quite hectic but stunts of Ragnar Lodbrok- a Scandinavian or nowadays’ Viking who reins Scandinavian as king after the incursion of various parts of England across the shores, can make you do that.

Not just the venturesome ride of Ragnar, the historical hero but its mere reference to some real historical events can enthrall you. The brutality, gruesomeness, flowing emotions and never-ending fighting sequels can be streamed on Amazon Video.

9. Rick and Morty

Making entry to the list is an Anime series Justin created by Roiland and Dan Harmon. The adult anime has made a successful run throughout its streaming of five seasons until now which made the sixth season to be a sure shot.

The critically acclaimed series for its amazing animation, storyline, and originality revolves around Rick and Morty- a buffoon scientist and his grandson who’s good with heart but is a dimwit. The queer combo creates stomach-aching laughing moments when they roll over to their intergalactic adventure. Originally developed for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim, the series could also be streamed on Netflix or Hulu depending on the city you reside in.

8. She-Hulk: Attorney of Law

While we are waiting for a female version of green-big-powerful-creature, we have multiple fan theories developed until now about She-Hulk’s upcoming venture. Leaving fans excitement on the top after the trailer the Jessica Gao-created series from Marvel Cinematic Universe is an obvious premiere on Disney+ with nine episodes commencing on August 17 with its last episode on October 10.

The series will be an important element of Marvel’s Phase IV where Jennifer Walters portrayed by award-winning actress Tatiana Maslany will find her life even more conflicted after a blood transfusion with her cousin Brother Bruce Banner which led her to be a more aggressive, powerful, and greener Hulk.

7. Loki

We cannot literally call Loki from Marvel a benevolent superhero in a breath but when this capricious, mischievous, and yet interesting character got his own series, the elation was real and enthralling. Set after ‘Avengers: Endgame’, the Michael Waldron-created series is about a different timeline where Loki is on sole-venture departed from his brother facing a bureaucratic organization that is a threat to his existence.

Release as a part of Phase IV of MCU on Disney+, the series will have its fifth season in 2023 making it a vital part of Phase V.

6. Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous

Developed by Michael Waldron, the anime series is created out of the Jurassic Park franchise having direct references to Jurassic World and Fallen Kingdom. With Characters, animation, and an amazing voice-over cast including Paul-Mikél Williams, Raini Rodriguez, Sean Giambrone, Ryan Potter, Kausar Mohammed, and Jenna Ortega receiving critical applaud, the series has recently got its fifth season which is available on Netflix along with all its predecessors.

The anime adventure thriller is about six teens who win once in a lifetime opportunity to explore Isla Nublar island but the exploration becomes history when dinosaurs break out of their captivity. Teens’ bonding in such a crisis and struggle for escape from the island makes the series intriguing further.

5. Willow

The 2022 series works as a follow-up to the willow movie released in 1988 where Willow Ufgood leads a group of six members to win the quest again evils. The group has to fight their inner demons before the big obstacle in their paths. The story is set in the 20 years aftermath of Queen Bavmorada’s defeat.

The series is currently on the run and had 5 episodes until now while the other 3 are yet to release. The Disney+ series has received mixed reviews from viewers.

4. Lost

The adventure is mile-fetched when the necessity for survival is there and when a group of people finds themselves lost on an island after their plane crashes the same deed starts in their life. The ABC series becomes more interesting when the survivors find that the island holds inhibition of others too who are not known to the formers.

The series ran from 2004 to 2010 having 6 seasons in enrollment. Created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof the series received a good response and was successful to hold the audience till the end. It grossed 85% ratings on rotten tomatoes.

3. The Mandalorian

With a whopping 93% rating on rotten tomatoes, the series is still in the memory of viewers. Created by Jon Favreau, the 2019 series originated from the Star Wars franchise. Din Djarin played by Pedro Pascal is on an adventurous path in the aftermath of Returns of the Jedi (1983).

The Disney+ series has two seasons consisting of 16 episodes and has gained positive reviews with nominations and victory for many awards.

2. Black Sails

Without pirate adventures the list of adventure series couldn’t be completed and this epic prequel to Treasure Island the classic scribble by Robert Louis Stevenson. For the protection of New Providence Island, the story covers the adventures of Captain Flint, the renowned pirate in the West Indies in 1715.

Robert Levine and Jonathan E. Steinberg created Black Sails, which covers 38 episodes in four seasons.

1. The Witcher

The 2019 Netflix drama stars Henry Cavil as Geralt of Rivia, Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, and Freya Allan as Ciri as the main characters. The anecdote is set up in an imaginary world Continent having monsters and humans as their residents. Geralt, the monster hunter who’s mutated, struggles to settle in the Continent where monsters seem more humane than humans. The Witcher now has 16 episodes available for your binge-watch.

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Soubick Das

A die-hard fan of anime and TV shows. I've been captivated by the vivid storytelling and diverse characters that both mediums have to offer since my early years, and my enthusiasm has only grown stronger over time.

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