20 TV Shows to Watch If You’re a Pisces

Stories that lean into feeling, imagination, and connection can be a cozy match when you want something that speaks to the heart. If you are drawn to character driven arcs, a touch of mystery, and worlds that invite you to get lost for a while, this list brings together series that center relationships, inner journeys, and big ideas.

Below you will find twenty shows across drama, fantasy, animation, and mystery. Each entry includes a quick sense of the premise along with cast, creative team, and where the series came from, so you can pick what fits your mood without any fuss.

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

This animated series follows Aang, the last Air Nomad, who must master the four elements with help from Katara, Sokka, and later Toph as they work to end a global conflict led by the Fire Nation. The story blends adventure with rich worldbuilding around bending arts and distinct cultures across the Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and Air Nomads.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko with Aaron Ehasz as head writer. The voice cast includes Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dante Basco, and Dee Bradley Baker, and it was produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio.

‘Steven Universe’ (2013–2019)

This animated series centers on Steven and the Crystal Gems Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl as they protect Beach City and uncover the history of their interstellar race. Episodes weave family bonds with epic conflicts involving the Gem Homeworld and the mysteries of Steven’s heritage.

‘Steven Universe’ was created by Rebecca Sugar for Cartoon Network. The voice cast features Zach Callison, Estelle, Michaela Dietz, and Deedee Magno Hall, with music by Aivi and Surasshu and production by Cartoon Network Studios.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ (1997–2003)

This supernatural drama follows Buffy Summers, a teenager chosen to battle vampires and demons, as she navigates high school and later adult life in the town of Sunnydale. The core group includes Willow, Xander, and Giles, with recurring arcs involving Angel, Spike, and a range of memorable villains.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ was created by Joss Whedon and aired first on The WB and later on UPN. The series stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, and James Marsters, with production by Mutant Enemy.

‘The OA’ (2016–2019)

This mystery drama opens with Prairie Johnson returning home after a long disappearance, her sight restored and a new name in mind as she gathers a small group to share a story about near death experiences and a plan to cross unseen boundaries. The plot moves between small town life and a secretive experiment that ties strangers together.

‘The OA’ was created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij for Netflix. The cast includes Brit Marling, Emory Cohen, Phyllis Smith, Jason Isaacs, Patrick Gibson, and Scott Wilson, with Plan B Entertainment among the producers.

‘Sense8’ (2015–2018)

The series follows eight people from different countries who become mentally and emotionally connected, able to share skills and experiences while a shadowy group tries to control them. The story travels through Nairobi, Seoul, Mexico City, Mumbai, Berlin, London, San Francisco, and Chicago as the cluster learns to act as one.

‘Sense8’ was created by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, and J. Michael Straczynski for Netflix. The ensemble includes Doona Bae, Jamie Clayton, Tina Desai, Tuppence Middleton, Brian J. Smith, Max Riemelt, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, and Toby Onwumere, with global location filming as a hallmark of the production.

‘The Leftovers’ (2014–2017)

This drama begins after a sudden event where a portion of the world’s population vanishes, leaving families and communities to cope with unanswered questions. The story follows Kevin Garvey, Nora Durst, and their circles as they move between towns and continents searching for meaning.

‘The Leftovers’ was created by Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta for HBO and is based on Perrotta’s novel. The cast features Justin Theroux, Carrie Coon, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston, Liv Tyler, Regina King, and Ann Dowd, with music by Max Richter and production by Warner Bros Television.

‘Six Feet Under’ (2001–2005)

This family drama is set in a Los Angeles funeral home run by the Fisher family, where each episode opens with a death that leads into the personal and professional lives of the characters. The show explores how the business shapes their relationships and choices.

‘Six Feet Under’ was created by Alan Ball for HBO. The ensemble includes Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy, Lauren Ambrose, Freddy Rodriguez, and Rachel Griffiths, with production by Actual Size Films and The Greenblatt Janollari Studio.

‘This Is Us’ (2016–2022)

This series follows the Pearson family across multiple timelines, focusing on siblings Kevin, Kate, and Randall and their parents Jack and Rebecca. The narrative uses past and present to build out family history and the ways major events ripple through their lives.

‘This Is Us’ was created by Dan Fogelman for NBC. The cast includes Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley, and Susan Kelechi Watson, with production by 20th Television and Rhode Island Ave Productions.

‘Pushing Daisies’ (2007–2009)

This whimsical crime dramedy centers on Ned, a pie maker who can bring the dead back to life with a touch, a gift that comes with strict rules. He teams up with private investigator Emerson Cod and childhood sweetheart Chuck to solve unusual cases.

‘Pushing Daisies’ was created by Bryan Fuller for ABC. The series stars Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride, and Kristin Chenoweth, with narration by Jim Dale and production by The Jinks Company and Living Dead Guy Productions.

‘Over the Garden Wall’ (2014)

This animated miniseries follows brothers Wirt and Greg as they wander a strange forest known as the Unknown while trying to find a way home. They meet a woodsman, a bluebird named Beatrice, and other characters who hint at the nature of the place they are in.

‘Over the Garden Wall’ was created by Patrick McHale for Cartoon Network. The voice cast features Elijah Wood and Collin Dean, with additional performances by Melanie Lynskey and Christopher Lloyd, and production by Cartoon Network Studios.

‘Broadchurch’ (2013–2017)

This crime drama begins with the death of a young boy in a small coastal town and traces the investigation led by detectives Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller. The series examines how the case affects families, neighbors, and the local community.

‘Broadchurch’ was created by Chris Chibnall for ITV. The cast includes David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, and Andrew Buchan, with location filming on the Dorset coast and music by Ólafur Arnalds.

‘Normal People’ (2020)

This limited series follows Marianne and Connell from secondary school into university as their relationship shifts with changing circumstances and social pressures. The story pays close attention to how they communicate and how their backgrounds shape their choices.

‘Normal People’ was produced by Element Pictures and developed by Sally Rooney with Alice Birch and Mark O’Rowe. The series stars Daisy Edgar Jones and Paul Mescal, with episodes directed by Lenny Abrahamson and Hettie Macdonald and distribution through BBC Three, RTÉ, and Hulu.

‘The Good Place’ (2016–2020)

This high concept comedy begins with Eleanor Shellstrop waking in an afterlife neighborhood and deciding to learn ethics with the help of professor Chidi Anagonye. The plot brings together a small group that includes Tahani Al Jamil, Jason Mendoza, and the not a robot guide Janet.

‘The Good Place’ was created by Michael Schur for NBC. The ensemble features Kristen Bell, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D’Arcy Carden, and Manny Jacinto, with philosophy consultants Todd May and Pamela Hieronymi credited for guidance.

‘Station Eleven’ (2021–2022)

This post apocalyptic drama follows survivors connected by a traveling troupe known as the Traveling Symphony and a graphic novel that links several characters. The story moves across timelines as it traces how art and memory endure after a global flu.

‘Station Eleven’ was created by Patrick Somerville for HBO Max and is based on a novel by Emily St. John Mandel. The cast includes Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Matilda Lawler, Danielle Deadwyler, and Lori Petty, with episodes directed by talent such as Hiro Murai and production by Paramount Television Studios.

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ (2018)

This gothic drama follows the Crain family as they confront experiences tied to a mansion that left a lasting mark on each sibling. The narrative alternates between childhood events and adult lives as the family deals with grief and unresolved questions.

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ was created by Mike Flanagan for Netflix and is loosely inspired by a novel by Shirley Jackson. The cast features Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser, Oliver Jackson Cohen, Victoria Pedretti, Kate Siegel, and Timothy Hutton, with production by Amblin Television and Paramount Television.

‘Orphan Black’ (2013–2017)

This science fiction thriller opens with Sarah Manning witnessing a death and realizing she is part of a group of clones, each with distinct lives and skills. The story expands into a larger conspiracy involving secret research programs and corporate interests.

‘Orphan Black’ was created by Graeme Manson and John Fawcett and aired on Space in Canada and BBC America. Tatiana Maslany plays multiple roles alongside Jordan Gavaris, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Kristian Bruun, and Kevin Hanchard, with production by Temple Street Productions and filming in Toronto.

‘Anne with an E’ (2017–2019)

This period drama follows Anne Shirley as she arrives at Green Gables to live with siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island. The series adapts classic characters while adding storylines that explore school life, friendship, and community.

‘Anne with an E’ was developed by Moira Walley Beckett for CBC and distributed by Netflix. The cast includes Amybeth McNulty, Geraldine James, R. H. Thomson, Dalila Bela, and Lucas Jade Zumann, with filming in Ontario and production by Northwood Entertainment.

‘Merlin’ (2008–2012)

This fantasy adventure follows a young Merlin as he arrives in Camelot where magic is banned and becomes servant and secret ally to Prince Arthur. The series blends quests, court intrigue, and weekly threats that test Merlin’s developing abilities.

‘Merlin’ was created by Julian Jones, Jake Michie, Johnny Capps, and Julian Murphy for BBC One. The cast features Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Angel Coulby, Richard Wilson, and Anthony Head, with production by Shine and visual effects support from The Mill.

‘Carnivàle’ (2003–2005)

This period fantasy is set during the Dust Bowl and tracks a traveling carnival whose members cross paths with a radio preacher named Brother Justin. The plot follows Ben Hawkins as he discovers healing powers and a mythic struggle that connects the two men.

‘Carnivàle’ was created by Daniel Knauf for HBO. The cast includes Nick Stahl, Clancy Brown, Amy Madigan, Michael J. Anderson, and Adrienne Barbeau, with music by Jeff Beal and production noted for detailed sets and costuming.

‘Twin Peaks’ (1990–1991)

This mystery drama begins with the discovery of Laura Palmer’s body and the arrival of FBI agent Dale Cooper in the town of Twin Peaks. The investigation opens up the town’s secrets as the series mixes dream logic with small town dynamics.

‘Twin Peaks’ was created by David Lynch and Mark Frost for ABC. The cast includes Kyle MacLachlan, Sherilyn Fenn, Mädchen Amick, Dana Ashbrook, Sheryl Lee, and Ray Wise, with music by Angelo Badalamenti and production by Lynch Frost Productions.

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