20 TV Shows to Watch If You’re a Sagittarius

Curious minds love a big journey and a stacked ensemble, so this list gathers television that moves through new worlds, big ideas, and far horizons. You will find series that cross space, oceans, and hidden doors, along with casts and crews who built those worlds with care. Each entry includes plot foundations, principal actors, and the key creative team behind the scenes.

Every title below is a television series and each description focuses on concrete details like characters, settings, creators, and networks. Use it as a quick guide to what each show covers and who made it, then pick the adventure that fits your mood today.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ (2005–2008)

This animated series follows Aang, the last Air Nomad and the Avatar who must learn waterbending, earthbending, and firebending to bring balance to the world. The voice cast includes Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Dante Basco, Jack DeSena, Dee Bradley Baker, and Grey DeLisle. It was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and produced for Nickelodeon.

Episodes move across the Earth Kingdom, the Water Tribes, and the Fire Nation with a serialized story that centers on Team Avatar. The series uses martial arts inspired bending styles with choreography advised by Sifu Kisu. The score comes from The Track Team and the production combines Western animation with anime influences.

‘Samurai Jack’ (2001–2017)

The story follows a samurai prince who is sent into a distant future ruled by the shape shifting demon Aku and who searches for a way back to his own time. Phil LaMarr voices Jack, Mako originally voiced Aku, and Greg Baldwin voiced Aku later. The creator is Genndy Tartakovsky and the show began on Cartoon Network and concluded on Adult Swim.

The series is known for minimal dialogue, stylized action, and a wide range of settings that place Jack in new locales during each quest. Music supervision features dynamic percussion and the sound design supports the visual style. The production team includes Cartoon Network Studios with episodic direction from Tartakovsky and collaborators.

‘The Expanse’ (2015–2022)

This science fiction drama adapts the novels by James S. A. Corey and follows a detective, a ship’s officer, and a United Nations official as they uncover a conspiracy that spans Earth, Mars, and the Belt. The cast features Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Cara Gee, Frankie Adams, and Thomas Jane. Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby developed the series with Naren Shankar as showrunner.

The production uses a grounded approach to spacecraft physics and political factions, with visual effects created by a large international team. It was produced by Alcon Television Group, aired on Syfy, and later continued on Prime Video. The score by Clinton Shorter supports a tone that matches the scale of interplanetary conflict.

‘Firefly’ (2002)

This space western follows Captain Malcolm Reynolds and the crew of the transport ship Serenity as they take jobs on the ragged edges of an interstellar society. The ensemble includes Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, and Ron Glass. Joss Whedon created the series and it aired on Fox.

Episodes mix heists, smuggling runs, and encounters with frontier planets while showing the crew’s ties to former military service and shifting alliances. The series was produced by Mutant Enemy and features practical ship interiors built on soundstages. The score by Greg Edmonson blends acoustic textures with atmospheric cues.

‘Vikings’ (2013–2020)

This historical drama centers on Ragnar Lothbrok and later his sons as they raid, trade, and settle across Europe. The cast includes Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen, Gustaf Skarsgård, Alexander Ludwig, and Jordan Patrick Smith. Michael Hirst created and wrote the series, which premiered on History and later streamed widely.

Production took place across Ireland and other locations with large scale set builds for Kattegat and battlefield sequences. Costume and weapons departments focused on Norse culture and ship construction to stage voyages and sieges. Composer Trevor Morris provided the music and the show used a mix of practical stunts and visual effects.

‘Marco Polo’ (2014–2016)

This drama follows the young Venetian merchant as he enters the court of Kublai Khan and witnesses Mongol politics and campaigns. Lorenzo Richelmy plays Marco, Benedict Wong plays Kublai Khan, and the cast also includes Joan Chen, Zhu Zhu, Olivia Cheng, Tom Wu, and Remy Hii. John Fusco created the series for Netflix.

The production built expansive sets for the Khan’s palace and used international locations for steppe and city scenes. Directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg guided early episodes and Daniel Minahan served as an executive producer. The series trained its cast in martial arts and mounted large cavalry scenes with a dedicated stunt team.

‘Cowboy Bebop’ (1998–1999)

This animated series follows a crew of bounty hunters who travel aboard the ship Bebop and take on cases that bring them into conflict with syndicates and past rivals. The main characters are Spike Spiegel, Jet Black, Faye Valentine, Edward, and Ein. The voice cast in Japanese includes Kōichi Yamadera, Unshō Ishizuka, and Megumi Hayashibara. Shinichirō Watanabe directed the series at Sunrise.

The music by Yoko Kanno and the Seatbelts spans jazz, blues, and rock with tracks that set the rhythm of each episode. Story arcs introduce Vicious and Julia while standalone episodes emphasize character histories and genre homages. The series aired on TV Tokyo and later appeared internationally in multiple releases.

‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ (1987–1994)

Set on the USS Enterprise D, this series follows Captain Jean Luc Picard and his crew as they explore the galaxy and respond to diplomatic, scientific, and tactical missions. The cast features Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, and Wil Wheaton. Gene Roddenberry created the show and it was produced by Paramount.

Episodic stories introduce the Borg, the Q Continuum, and many first contact scenarios while advancing character arcs for Data and Worf. The production used standing sets for the bridge, engineering, and Ten Forward, with effects by Image G and other vendors. Jerry Goldsmith and Dennis McCarthy contributed memorable musical themes.

‘Star Trek: Voyager’ (1995–2001)

This series follows Captain Kathryn Janeway and the crew of the USS Voyager after a journey that strands the ship in the Delta Quadrant. The main cast includes Kate Mulgrew, Robert Beltran, Roxann Dawson, Robert Duncan McNeill, Garrett Wang, Tim Russ, Ethan Phillips, Robert Picardo, and Jeri Ryan. It was created by Rick Berman, Michael Piller, and Jeri Taylor and produced by Paramount for UPN.

Storylines focus on resource management, unknown species, and the integration of former Maquis members into Starfleet command. The production used extensive prosthetic makeup for alien characters and visual effects to depict nebulae and singularities. Jay Chattaway and other composers provided the score across many episodes.

‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ (1993–1999)

Set on a space station near the planet Bajor and a stable wormhole, this series centers on Commander and later Captain Benjamin Sisko and his crew. The ensemble includes Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, René Auberjonois, Armin Shimerman, Alexander Siddig, Terry Farrell, Colm Meaney, and Michael Dorn. Rick Berman and Michael Piller created the show for Paramount.

The series explores Bajoran politics, Cardassian occupation history, and the Dominion conflict with a strong focus on recurring characters. Production design built the Promenade and Ops sets with curved architecture that defined the station’s look. Dennis McCarthy composed the main theme and the show used both practical and digital effects.

‘Black Sails’ (2014–2017)

This drama follows Captain Flint and Long John Silver during the golden age of piracy in Nassau as crews compete for treasure and influence. The cast features Toby Stephens, Hannah New, Luke Arnold, Toby Schmitz, Tom Hopper, and Zach McGowan. Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine created the series for Starz.

The production filmed large ship sets on gimbals and used water tanks for sea sequences, supported by extensive stunt and rigging teams. Michael Bay served as an executive producer through Platinum Dunes and Bear McCreary composed the score. Costumes and props departments built weapons and sails that matched the period setting.

‘His Dark Materials’ (2019–2022)

Based on the trilogy by Philip Pullman, this series follows Lyra Belacqua as she seeks answers about Dust and the Magisterium, joined by travelers in multiple worlds. Dafne Keen leads the cast with Ruth Wilson, Lin Manuel Miranda, James McAvoy, and Amir Wilson in key roles. It is produced by Bad Wolf and BBC Studios for BBC One and HBO.

Visual effects vendors created dæmons, armored bears, and portals with detailed animation that interacts with live action sets. The production filmed in Wales and other locations with a design team that built the Jordan College halls and airship interiors. Lorne Balfe provided the music across the run.

‘The Librarians’ (2014–2018)

This adventure series follows a group tasked with protecting magical artifacts housed by a secret organization known as the Library. The cast includes Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, John Kim, and Noah Wyle with John Larroquette in a supporting role. It was developed by John Rogers for TNT and continues the world introduced in the television film series ‘The Librarian’.

Episodes mix artifact retrievals, puzzles, and historical references with a rotating team of specialists who bring distinct skills to each case. The series uses practical sets for the Library and recurring locations with visual effects for portals and relic activation. Electric Entertainment produced the show with Dean Devlin as an executive producer.

‘The Magicians’ (2015–2020)

Adapted from the novel by Lev Grossman, this series follows Quentin Coldwater and a group of students who discover that magic is real and that a fantasy realm called Fillory holds dangerous secrets. The cast includes Jason Ralph, Stella Maeve, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Hale Appleman, Arjun Gupta, and Summer Bishil. Sera Gamble and John McNamara developed the series for Syfy.

The production uses a mix of classroom settings at Brakebills University and locations that stand in for Fillory, with creature and spell effects handled by visual effects teams across multiple vendors. Composer Will Bates scored many episodes and the writers crafted arcs that interweave personal stories with quests and world building. Universal Content Productions served as a primary studio.

‘Lost’ (2004–2010)

This ensemble drama begins with survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 stranded on a remote island with mysteries that involve hidden facilities and shifting factions. The main cast includes Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Terry O’Quinn, Josh Holloway, Jorge Garcia, Naveen Andrews, Yunjin Kim, and Daniel Dae Kim. It was created by J. J. Abrams, Damon Lindelof, and Jeffrey Lieber and aired on ABC.

The series balances character centric episodes with myth arc entries that reveal the island’s history and science project backstory. Production took place in Hawaii with recurring use of jungle, beach, and interior bunker sets. Michael Giacchino composed the score and the show used practical stunts along with large scale set pieces.

‘Fringe’ (2008–2013)

This procedural science fiction series follows FBI agent Olivia Dunham, consultant Peter Bishop, and scientist Walter Bishop as they investigate fringe events that point to parallel worlds. The cast includes Anna Torv, Joshua Jackson, John Noble, Jasika Nicole, and Lance Reddick. It was created by J. J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci and aired on Fox.

The production built lab sets for Harvard scenes and introduced a pattern that connects cases to a larger conspiracy involving the Observers. Visual effects teams managed body horror elements and dimensional rifts with practical makeup and digital work. The score by Chris Tilton and Michael Giacchino supports the investigative tone.

‘Stargate SG-1’ (1997–2007)

This military science fiction series continues the story of the film ‘Stargate’ and follows a team that travels through a network of ancient portals to explore planets and confront the Goa’uld. The cast features Richard Dean Anderson, Amanda Tapping, Michael Shanks, Christopher Judge, and Don S. Davis. Brad Wright and Jonathan Glassner developed the series which began on Showtime and later moved to the Sci Fi Channel.

The production uses a combination of studio sets for the SGC base, location shooting in forests and quarries, and large prop builds for alien technology. The show draws on mythologies for episode plots and introduces recurring allies such as the Tok’ra and the Asgard. Music and sound teams created a signature gate activation sequence that anchors many episodes.

‘Farscape’ (1999–2003)

This series follows astronaut John Crichton who is flung through a wormhole and joins a crew of fugitives aboard the living ship Moya. The cast includes Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Anthony Simcoe, Gigi Edgley, and Jonathan Hardy. Rockne S. O’Bannon created the show with The Jim Henson Company producing for the Sci Fi Channel and Nine Network.

The production features extensive animatronics and prosthetics for characters such as Pilot and Rygel created by the Henson Creature Shop. Space battles and planetary visits combine miniature work and digital effects. The music by SubVision and Guy Gross supports a tone that shifts between tight character drama and large scale adventures.

‘Travelers’ (2016–2018)

Set in the near future and the present day, this series follows operatives whose consciousnesses travel back to inhabit people moments before their deaths in order to change the timeline. The cast includes Eric McCormack, MacKenzie Porter, Nesta Cooper, Jared Abrahamson, Reilly Dolman, and Patrick Gilmore. Brad Wright created the series with production by Peacock Alley and distribution through Showcase and Netflix.

Episodes focus on mission protocols, cover identities, and the Director system that selects targets and objectives. The show uses Vancouver area locations and practical stunts for foot chases and set pieces. Music and editing emphasize coordinated team operations across multiple story threads.

‘Dark’ (2017–2020)

Set in the town of Winden, this German series begins with missing children and unfolds into a multi generational story about time loops and family connections. The cast includes Louis Hofmann, Oliver Masucci, Jördis Triebel, Maja Schöne, Lisa Vicari, and Andreas Pietschmann. Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese created the series for Netflix.

The production uses a detailed color palette and repeating motifs to track characters across timelines, with location work in forests, caves, and a power plant. The score by Ben Frost and sound design teams support a mood that connects personal stories to science and causality. The writers mapped character relationships carefully to guide viewers through the ensemble.

‘Star Trek: Enterprise’ (2001–2005)

This prequel series follows Captain Jonathan Archer and the crew of the first Warp 5 starship as they chart early deep space missions before the founding of the Federation. The cast includes Scott Bakula, Jolene Blalock, Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, and John Billingsley. Rick Berman and Brannon Braga created the series for UPN with production by Paramount.

Stories explore first contacts, the Andorian and Vulcan relationship, and the Xindi conflict with arcs that connect episodes across a season. The production built new starship sets that show earlier technology and used a blend of model work and computer graphics. Music and title vocals marked a distinct approach within the franchise.

‘Star Trek’ (1966–1969)

This series follows Captain James T. Kirk, first officer Spock, and chief medical officer Leonard McCoy aboard the USS Enterprise on missions of exploration. The cast includes William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, James Doohan, George Takei, and Walter Koenig. Gene Roddenberry created the show and it was produced by Desilu and then by Paramount.

Episodes introduce settings and species that anchor the wider franchise, including the Klingons and the Romulans, along with prime directive stories. The production used soundstage planetscapes, practical makeup, and later remastered effects for broadcast and home releases. The theme by Alexander Courage remains one of the most recognizable elements of the show.

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