List of superhero television series
The following is a list of superhero television series.
DC and Marvel
Because so many DC and Marvel comic books based on superheroes have been adapted into television series, they have separate entries:- List of television series based on DC Comics
- List of unproduced DC Comics projects
- List of television series based on Marvel Comics
- List of unproduced television projects based on Marvel Comics
Toei Company
- List of superhero productions created by Toei
Independents
- List of television series based on Dark Horse Comics
- List of unproduced Dark Horse Comics projects
- List of television series and films based on IDW Publishing publications
- List of television series and films based on Image Comics
- List of unproduced Image Comics projects
Miscellaneous live-action
Title | Year | Publisher | Network | Notes |
The Lone Ranger | 1949–1957 | WXYT | ABC | Based on the radio show The Lone Ranger. |
Captain Video and His Video Rangers | 1949–1955 | Original | DuMont | |
Buck Rogers | 1950–1951 | Amazing Stories | ABC | Series based on the space opera by Phillip Francis Nowlan. |
Dick Tracy | 1950–1951 | Detroit Mirror | ABC | Series based on the comic strip by Chester Gould. |
Terry and the Pirates | 1953 | Tribune Media Services | Syndication | Series based on the comic strip Terry and the Pirates by Milton Caniff. |
Flash Gordon | 1954–1955 | King Features Syndicate | DuMont | Series based on the comic strip Flash Gordon by Alex Raymond. |
Captain Midnight | 1954–1956 | Dancer Fitzgerald Sample | CBS | Series based on the radio show. |
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle | 1955–1956 | Fiction House | Syndication | Series based on the comic book by Will Eisner and Jerry Iger. |
Zorro | 1957–1959 | Argosy | ABC | Produced by Walt Disney Productions. |
The Invisible Man | 1958–1959 | C. Arthur Pearson | ITV | |
Moonlight Mask | 1958–1959 | Original | TBS | |
Mighty Atom | 1959–1960 | Kobunsha | MBS | Adaptation of the manga series Astro Boy. |
Steve Canyon | 1958–1959 | King Features Syndicate | NBC | Series based on the comic strip Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff. |
The Avengers | 1961–1969 | Original | ITV | Series unrelated to Marvel's comic book The Avengers. |
The Saint | 1962–1969 | Ward Lock & Co | ITV | Series based on the books by Leslie Charteris. |
Doctor Who | 1963–present | Original | BBC One | |
Get Smart | 1965–1970 | Original | NBC/CBS | |
The Green Hornet | 1966–1967 | Gold Key Comics | ABC | Produced by 20th Century Fox Television. |
Ultra Series | 1966–present | Original | TBS | |
Tarzan | 1966–1968 | A.C. McClurg | NBC | |
The Space Giants | 1966–1967 | Shonen | Fuji TV | Series based on the manga by Osamu Tezuka. |
Adam Adamant Lives! | 1966–1967 | Original | BBC One | |
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. | 1966–1967 | Original | NBC | Spin-off of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.. |
' | 1966–1968 | Original | NBC | |
Captain Nice | 1967 | Original | NBC | |
Mr. Terrific | 1967 | Original | CBS | |
He & She | 1967–1968 | Original | CBS | |
Akakage | 1967–1968 | Original | KTV | |
The Mod Squad | 1968–1973 | Original | ABC | |
Land of the Giants | 1968–1970 | Original | ABC | |
The Champions | 1969 | Original | ITV | |
Kamen Rider Series | 1971–present | Original | MBS | |
Spectreman | 1971–1972 | Original | Fuji TV | |
Mirrorman | 1971–1972 | Original | Fuji TV | |
Kung Fu | 1972–1975 | Original | ABC | |
Android Kikaider | 1972–1973 | Original | TV Asahi | |
The Six Million Dollar Man | 1973–1978 | Original | ABC | Produced by Universal Television,. |
El Chapulín Colorado | 1973–1979 | Original | Las Estrellas | |
The Tomorrow People | 1973–1979 | Original | ITV | |
Fireman | 1973 | Original | NTV | |
Inazuman | 1973–1974 | Original | TV Asahi | |
Super Robot Red Baron | 1973–1974 | Original | NTV | |
Kikaider 01 | 1973–1974 | Original | TV Asahi | Sequel to Android Kikaider. |
Zone Fighter | 1973 | Original | NTV | |
Super Sentai | 1975–present | Original | TV Asahi | |
The Invisible Man | 1975–1976 | C. Arthur Pearson | NBC | Series based on the novel The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells. |
Holmes & Yoyo | 1976–1977 | Original | ABC | |
Charlie's Angels | 1976–1981 | Original | ABC | |
The Bionic Woman | 1976–1978 | Original | ABC | Spin-off of The Six Million Dollar Man. |
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl | 1976–1977 | Original | ABC | Part of The Krofft Supershow. |
Monster Squad | 1976–1977 | Original | NBC | Superheroes based on the Universal Monsters. |
The Kids From C.A.P.E.R. | 1976–1977 | Original | NBC | |
Wonderbug | 1976–1978 | Original | ABC | Segment of The Krofft Supershow. |
Gemini Man | 1976 | C. Arthur Pearson | NBC | Series based on the book The Invisible Man. |
Man from Atlantis | 1977–1978 | Original | NBC | |
Bigfoot and Wildboy | 1977–1979 | Original | ABC | Part of The Krofft Supershow. |
Ganbaron | 1977 | Original | Syndication | Series loosely inspired by Superman. |
Exo-Man | 1977 | Original | NBC | |
Jason of Star Command | 1978–1980 | Original | CBS | Part of Tarzan and the Super 7. |
Dinosaur Corps Koseidon | 1978–1979 | Original | Syndication | |
Space Ironman Kyodain | 1978 | Original | Syndication | |
Monkey | 1978–1980 | Wu Cheng'en | Nippon TV | Series based on the novel Journey to the West. |
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century | 1979–1981 | Amazing Stories | NBC | Series based on the space opera by Phillip Francis Nowlan. |
Megaloman | 1979 | Original | Fuji TV | |
The Greatest American Hero | 1981–1983 | Original | ABC | |
Metal Hero Series | 1982–1998 | Original | TV Asahi | |
Knight Rider | 1982–1986 | Original | NBC | |
The Powers of Matthew Star | 1982–1983 | Original | NBC | |
The Phoenix | 1982 | Original | ABC | |
Manimal | 1983 | Original | NBC | |
Automan | 1983–1984 | Original | ABC | |
Zorro and Son | 1983 | Argosy | CBS | |
The A-Team | 1983–1987 | Original | NBC | |
Highway to Heaven | 1984–1989 | Original | NBC | |
Going Bananas | 1984 | Original | NBC | |
Airwolf | 1984–1987 | Original | CBS | |
The Master | 1984 | Original | ABC | |
Blue Thunder | 1984 | Original | ABC | Series based on the film Blue Thunder. |
Robin of Sherwood | 1984–1986 | William Langland | ITV | Series based on the legend of Robin Hood. |
Misfits of Science | 1985–1986 | Origninal | NBC | |
Street Hawk | 1985 | Origninal | ABC | |
Super Gran | 1985–1987 | DC Thomson | ITV | |
MacGyver | 1985–1992 | Original | ABC | |
The Equalizer | 1985–1989 | Original | CBS | |
Stingray | 1985–1987 | Original | NBC | |
Photon | 1986 | Original | Syndication | Series based on the laser tag game '. |
Journey to the West | 1986 | Wu Cheng'en | CCTV | Series based on the novel. |
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future | 1987–1988 | Original | Syndication | |
Sable | 1987–1988 | First Comics | ABC | |
Once a Hero | 1987 | Original | ABC | |
Beauty and the Beast | 1987–1990 | Original | CBS | |
Werewolf | 1987–1988 | Original | Fox | |
The Highwayman | 1987–1988 | Original | NBC | |
' | 1987–1994 | Original | CBS | Part of the Star Trek franchise. |
My Secret Identity | 1988–1991 | Original | CTV | |
Baywatch | 1989–2001 | Original | NBC | |
Quantum Leap | 1989–1993 | Original | NBC | |
Valentina | 1989 | linus | Italia 1 | Series based on the Valentina comic series by Guido Crepax. |
Mario Bros. Plumbing | 1989 | Nintendo | Syndication | Live-action segment of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! |
Super Force | 1990–1992 | Original | Syndication | |
Zorro | 1990–1993 | Argosy | The Family Channel | |
She-Wolf of London | 1990–1991 | Original | Syndication | |
The Adventures of Pete & Pete | 1991–1996 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
Tarzan | 1991–1994 | A.C. McClurg | TF1 | |
Dark Justice | 1991–1993 | Original | CBS | |
' | 1992–1998 | Original | Syndication | Based on the film Highlander. |
The Tomorrow People | 1992–1995 | Original | ITV | Reboot of The Tomorrow People. |
Forever Knight | 1992–1996 | Original | CBS | Based on the Nick Night film. |
Raven | 1992–1993 | Original | CBS | |
Mann & Machine | 1992 | Original | NBC | |
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles | 1992–1993 | Original | ABC | Part of the Indiana Jones franchise. |
Power Rangers | 1993–present | Original | Nicktoons | Contains footage of Super Sentai. |
Time Trax | 1993–1994 | Original | Syndication | |
Walker, Texas Ranger | 1993–2001 | Original | CBS | Series starring Chuck Norris. |
' | 1993–1997 | Original | PTEN | Sequel to Kung Fu. |
Gridman the Hyper Agent | 1993–1994 | Original | TBS | |
The X-Files | 1993–present | Original | Fox | |
Acapulco H.E.A.T. | 1993–1999 | Original | Syndication | |
' | 1993–1999 | Original | CBS | Part of the Star Trek franchise. |
' | 1994 | Original | CTV | Based on the RoboCop film series. Set between the first two films. |
The Secret World of Alex Mack | 1994–1998 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
VR Troopers | 1994–1996 | Original | Syndication | Series containing footage of Choujinki Metalder, Jikuu Senshi Spielban and Space Sheriff Shaider. |
Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad | 1994–1995 | Original | Syndication | Series containing footage of Gridman the Hyper Agent. |
Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills | 1994 | Original | USA Network | |
Touched by an Angel | 1994 | Original | CBS | |
Thunder in Paradise | 1994 | Original | Syndication | Series starring pro-wrestler Hulk Hogan. |
Get Smart | 1995 | Original | Fox | Sequel to Get Smart. |
M.A.N.T.I.S. | 1995 | Original | Fox | |
Bibleman | 1995–2016 | Original | TBN | |
' | 1995–1999 | Original | Syndication | |
' | 1995–2001 | Original | Syndication | Spin-off of '. |
Masked Rider | 1995–1996 | Original | Fox | Series containing footage of Kamen Rider Black RX. |
Baywatch Nights | 1995–1997 | Original | Syndication | Spin-off of Baywatch., |
' | 1995-2001 | Original | UPN | |
Fist of Fury | 1995 | Original | ATV Home | Series based on the film Fist of Fury. |
Cybersix | 1995 | Argentine comics | Telefe | Series based on the comic book Cybersix by Carlos Meglia. |
The Pretender | 1996–2000 | Original | NBC | |
Big Bad Beetleborgs | 1996–1998 | Original | Fox | Series containing footage of Juukou B-Fighter and B-Fighter Kabuto. |
The Sentinel | 1996–1999 | Original | UPN | |
Early Edition | 1996–2000 | Original | CBS | |
Sabrina the Teenage Witch | 1996–2003 | Archie Comics | ABC | Series based on the comic book Sabrina the Teenage Witch. |
' | 1996–1997 | A.C. McClurg | Syndication | |
Millennium | 1996–1999 | Original | Fox | Part of The X-Files franchise. |
The Adventures of Sinbad | 1996–1998 | Original | Global Television Network | Series based on Sinbad the Sailor. |
' | 1996–1999 | Original | Showtime | |
Profiler | 1996–2000 | Original | NBC | |
Viper | 1996–1999 | Original | NBC | |
Journey to the West | 1996 | Wu Cheng'en | TVB Jade | Series based on the novel. |
Neverwhere | 1996 | Original | BBC Two | Series created by Neil Gaiman. |
' | 1997–1998 | Mirage Studios | Fox | The series had a crossover with Power Rangers in Space. |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 1997–2003 | Original | Syndication | Continuation of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer film |
La Femme Nikita | 1997–2001 | Original | CTV | Series based on the film La Femme Nikita. |
Conan the Adventurer | 1997–1998 | Weird Tales | Syndication | Series based on the character created by Robert E. Howard. |
Betaal Pachisi | 1997–1998 | King Features Syndicate | DD National | Indian series based on the comic strip The Phantom by Lee Falk. |
The New Adventures of Robin Hood | 1997–1998 | William Langland | TNT | Series based on the legend of Robin Hood. |
Team Knight Rider | 1997–1998 | Original | NBC | Sequel to Knight Rider. |
Shaktimaan | 1997–2005 | Original | Doordarshan | |
Godzilla Island | 1997–1998 | Original | TV Tokyo | Spinoff of the Godzilla franchise. |
' | 1998–1999 | Original | USA Network | Spin-off of '. |
' | 1998–1999 | Caliber Press | Syndication | |
Young Hercules | 1998–1999 | Original | Fox | Prequel to '. |
Charmed | 1998–2006 | Original | The WB | |
Animorphs | 1998–1999 | Scholastic | Nickelodeon | |
Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog | 1998–1999 | Original | Fox | |
V.I.P. | 1998–2002 | Original | Syndication | |
' | 1998–1999 | Midway Games | Syndication | Series based on the video game Mortal Kombat. |
Journey to the West II | 1998 | Wu Cheng'en | TVB Jade | Sequel to Journey to the West. |
Captain Vyom | 1998–1999 | Original | DD National | |
The Famous Jett Jackson | 1998–2001 | Original | Disney Channel | |
Angel | 1999–2004 | Original | The WB | Spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. |
Now and Again | 1999–2000 | Original | CBS | |
Relic Hunter | 1999–2002 | Original | Syndication | |
Harsh Realm | 1999–2000 | Harris Publications | Fox | Series based on the comic book by James D. Hudnall and Andrew Paquette. The series was exec-produced by X-Files creator Chris Carter. |
Roswell | 1999–2002 | Pocket Books | The WB | Series based on the book series Roswell High by Melinda Metz. |
Big Wolf on Campus | 1999–2002 | Original | YTV | |
BeastMaster | 1999–2002 | Original | CTV | Series based on the film The Beastmaster. |
Voicelugger | 1999 | Original | TV Tokyo | |
Dark Angel | 2000–2002 | Original | Fox | |
My Hero | 2000–2006 | Original | BBC One | |
Sheena | 2000–2002 | Fiction House | Syndication | |
The Invisible Man | 2000–2002 | C. Arthur Pearson | Syfy | |
Cleopatra 2525 | 2000–2001 | Original | Syndication | |
France Five | 2000 | Original | Syndication | Series inspired by Super Sentai. |
Level 9 | 2000–2001 | Original | UPN | |
The Others | 2000 | Original | NBC | |
Queen of Swords | 2000–2001 | Original | Global Television Network | |
Jack of All Trades | 2000 | Original | Syndication | |
Freedom | 2000 | Original | UPN | |
Son of the Beach | 2000–2002 | Original | FX | Parody of Baywatch. |
The Tick | 2001–2002 | New England Comics | Fox | |
Black Scorpion | 2001 | Original | Syfy | Continuation of the films Black Scorpion and Black Scorpion II. |
Los Luchadores | 2001 | Original | YTV | |
Cybergirl | 2001–2002 | Original | Network Ten | |
Alias | 2001–2006 | Original | ABC | |
' | 2001 | Original | Space | Part of the Robocop franchise. |
Atlantis High | 2001–2002 | Original | Channel 5 | |
The Lone Gunmen | 2001 | Original | Fox | Spin-off of The X-Files. |
Special Unit 2 | 2001–2002 | Original | UPN | |
24 | 2001-2010 | Original | Fox | |
' | 2001-2005 | Original | UPN | |
The Monkey King | 2001 | Wu Cheng'en | Syfy | Series based on the novel Journey to the West. |
Ace Lightning | 2002–2004 | Original | BBC | |
John Doe | 2002–2003 | Original | Fox | |
She Spies | 2002–2004 | Original | Syndication | |
Firefly | 2002 | Original | Fox | |
Legacy of the Silver Shadow | 2002 | Original | Network 10 | |
Jeremiah | 2002–2004 | Le Lombard/Dupuis | Showtime | Series based on the comic book Jeremiah by Hermann Huppen. |
' | 2002 | Wu Cheng'en | TVB | Series based on the novel Journey to the West. |
Jake 2.0 | 2003–2004 | Original | UPN | |
Tru Calling | 2003–2005 | Original | Fox | |
Junior G | 2003–present | Original | DD National | |
Tarzan | 2003 | A.C. McClurg | The WB | Series based on the book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. |
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon | 2003–2004 | Kodansha | Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting | Adaptation of the Sailor Moon franchise. |
The 4400 | 2004–2007 | Original | USA Network | |
LazyTown | 2004–2014 | Original | Nick Jr. | |
Krystala | 2004–2005 | Original | ABS-CBN– | |
Mulawin | 2004–2005 | Original | GMA Network | |
Kyle XY | 2005–2009 | Original | ABC/ABC Family | |
Ghost Whisperer | 2005–2010 | Original | CBS | |
Supernatural | 2005–present | Original | The CW | |
Mighty Moshin' Emo Rangers | 2005–2015 | Original | MTV UK | Parody of Power Rangers. |
Darna | 2005 | Mango Comics | GMA Network | Series based on the comic book by Mars Ravelo. |
Medium | 2005–2011 | Original | NBC, CBS | |
Ang Panday | 2005–2006 | Filipino Komiks | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic book Panday by Carlo J. Caparas. |
Young Blades | 2005 | Alexandre Dumas | PAX-TV | Series based on the novel The Three Musketeers. |
Heroes | 2006–2010 | Original | NBC | |
Monster Warriors | 2006–2008 | Original | YTV | |
The Amazing Extraordinary Friends | 2006–2008 | Original | TVNZ 2 | |
Who Wants to Be a Superhero? | 2006–2007 | POW! Entertainment | Syfy | Reality series hosted by Stan Lee. |
Captain Barbell | 2006–2007 | Pinoy Komiks | GMA Network | Series based on the graphic novels by Mars Ravelo. |
Robin Hood | 2006–2009 | William Langland | BBC One | Series based on the legend of Robin Hood. |
Mega Mindy | 2006–2014 | Original | Ketnet | |
Sport Ranger | 2006–present | Original | Channel 3 | |
Super Inggo | 2006–2007 | Original | ABS-CBN | |
Torchwood | 2006–2015 | Original | BBC Three | Spin-off of Doctor Who. |
' | 2007 | Original | ABS-CBN | Prequel to Super Inggo. |
Bionic Woman | 2007 | Original | NBC | Reboot of The Bionic Woman. |
Painkiller Jane | 2007 | Event Comics | Global/Syfy | |
Journeyman | 2007 | Original | NBC | |
Chuck | 2007–2012 | Original | NBC | |
Moonlight | 2007–2008 | Original | CBS | |
Flash Gordon | 2007–2008 | King Features Syndicate | Syfy | Series based on the comic strip by Alex Raymond. |
Reaper | 2007–2009 | Original | The CW | |
El Zorro, la espada y la rosa | 2007 | Argosy | Telemundo | |
Lastikman | 2007–2008 | Mango Comics | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic book Lastikman by Mars Ravelo. |
' | 2007–2008 | Akita Shoten | TV Tokyo | Series based on the manga Cutie Honey by Go Nagai. |
Kamandag | 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas | GMA Network | Series based on the graphic novel by Caparas. |
The Sarah Jane Adventures | 2007–2011 | Original | CBBC | Spin-off of Doctor Who. |
El Pantera | 2007–2010 | Mundo Vid | Canal 5 | Series based on the comic book by Daniel Munoz. |
' | 2008-2009 | Original | Fox | |
Fringe | 2008–2013 | Original | Fox | |
The Middleman | 2008 | Viper Comics | ABC Family | Series adapted from the comic book The Middleman |
' | 2008–2009 | Original | The CW | Series containing footage of Kamen Rider Ryuki. |
No Heroics | 2008 | Original | ITV2 | |
True Blood | 2008–2014 | Ace Books | HBO | Series based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries book series by Charlaine Harris. |
Being Human | 2008–2013 | Original | BBC Three | |
' | 2008 | Bulaklak Magazine | ABS-CBS | Series based on the comic book Varga by Mars Ravelo. |
' | 2008 | Pinoy Komiks | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic book Tiny Tony by Mars Ravelo. |
Gagambino | 2008–2009 | Carlo J. Caparas | GMA Network | Series based on the graphic novel by Caparas. |
' | 2008 | United Komiks | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic strip Captain Boom by Mars Ravelo. |
' | 2008–2009 | Komiks | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic strip Dragonna by Mars Ravelo. |
Tomica Hero Series | 2008–2010 | Original | TV Aichi | |
Volta | 2009 | Original | ABS-CBN | Series based on the film Volta. |
Merlin | 2008–2012 | Matter of Britain | BBC One | Series based on the legend of King Arthur. |
Knight Rider | 2008–2009 | Original | NBC | Reboot of the series Knight Rider. |
The Phantom | 2009 | King Features Syndicate | Syfy | |
The Listener | 2009–2014 | Original | CTV | |
Dollhouse | 2009–2010 | Original | Fox | |
Misfits | 2009–2013 | Original | E4 | |
Aaron Stone | 2009–2010 | Original | Disney XD | |
The Electric Company | 2009–2011 | Original | PBS | Reboot of The Electric Company. |
Zorro | 2009 | Argosy | GMA Network | |
The Vampire Diaries | 2009–2017 | Harper Paperbacks | The CW | Series based on The Vampire Diaries book series by L.J. Smith. |
K-9 | 2009–2010 | Original | Network Ten | Spin-Off of Doctor Who. |
Darna | 2009–2010 | Mango Comics | GMA Network | Series based on the comic book by Mars Ravelo. |
Warehouse 13 | 2009–2014 | Original | Syfy | |
' | 2009 | Klasiks Magazine | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic book Flash Bomba by Mars Ravelo. |
No Ordinary Family | 2010–2011 | Original | ABC | Partly inspired by the film The Incredibles. |
Lost Girl | 2010–2015 | Original | Showcase/Syfy | |
Tower Prep | 2010 | Original | Cartoon Network | |
Nikita | 2010–2013 | Original | The CW | Reboot of La Femme Nikita. |
Sherlock | 2010–present | Ward Lock & Co | BBC One | Series featuring the character Sherlock Holmes created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. |
Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West | 2010 | Wu Cheng'en | Shandong Qilu TV | Series based on the novel. |
Journey to the West | 2010 | Wu Cheng'en | Zheijang Satellite TV | Series based on the novel. |
Pandamen | 2010 | Original | CTS | |
Luther | 2010–present | Original | BBC One | |
Alphas | 2011–2012 | Original | Syfy | |
The Cape | 2011 | Original | NBC | |
Teen Wolf | 2011–2017 | Original | MTV | Based on the film Teen Wolf. |
The Nine Lives of Chloe King | 2011 | Liz Braswell | ABC Family | Based on the book series by Liz Braswell. |
Supah Ninjas | 2011–2013 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
Grimm | 2011–2017 | Original | NBC | |
The Almighty Johnsons | 2011–2013 | Original | TV3 | |
' | 2011–2013 | Midway Games | YouTube | Series based on the video game Mortal Kombat. |
Charlie's Angels | 2011 | Original | ABC | Reboot of Charlie's Angels. |
Being Human | 2011–2014 | Original | Syfy | U.S. reboot of Being Human. |
The Fades | 2011 | Original | BBC Three | |
Captain Barbell | 2011 | Pinoy Komiks | GMA Network | Series based on the graphic novel by Mars Ravelo. |
' | 2011–2012 | Cinebook, Ltd | Reelz | Series based on the graphic novel by Jean Van Hamme and William Vance. |
Journey to the West | 2011 | Wu Cheng'en | Television Southern | Series based on the novel. |
Camelot | 2011 | Matter of Britain | Starz | Series based on the legend of King Arthur. |
Person of Interest | 2011–2016 | Original | CBS | Series created by Jonathan Nolan. |
Femme Fatales | 2011–2012 | David E. Williams | Cinemax | Series based on the magazine Femme Fatales. |
Game of Thrones | 2011–2019 | Bantam Books | HBO | Series based on the novel A Song of Fire and Ice by George R.R. Martin. |
Beauty and the Beast | 2012–2016 | Original | The CW | Reboot of Beauty and the Beast. |
Continuum | 2012–2015 | Original | Showcase | |
Lab Rats | 2012–2016 | Original | Disney XD | |
The Aquabats! Super Show! | 2012–2014 | Original | Hub Network | Fictional series based on the band The Aquabats. |
Wolfblood | 2012–2017 | Original | CBBC | |
' | 2012–2014 | Original | TNT | Continuation of the Transporter film series. |
Elementary | 2012–2019 | Ward Lock & Co | CBS | Series featuring the character Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. |
The Thundermans | 2013–2018 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
Mighty Med | 2013–2015 | Original | Disney XD | |
The Tomorrow People | 2013–2014 | Original | The CW | U.S. reboot of The Tomorrow People. |
Crossing Lines | 2013–2015 | Original | NBC | |
' | 2013 | Original | France 4 | Live-action sequel to the animated series Code Lyoko. |
Sleepy Hollow | 2013–2017 | The Sketch Book | Fox | Series based on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. |
Henry Danger | 2014–2020 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
Intelligence | 2014 | Original | CBS | |
Believe | 2014 | Original | ABC | |
The Librarians | 2014–2018 | Original | TNT | Continuation of The Librarian films. |
Penny Dreadful | 2014–2016 | Original | Showtime | |
' | 2014–2015 | Original | Zee TV | |
Forever | 2014–2015 | Original | ABC | |
Scorpion | 2014–2018 | Original | CBS | Series loosely based on the life of Walter O'Brien. |
' | 2014 | Capcom | YouTube | Series based on the Street Fighter video game. |
The Musketeers | 2014–2016 | Alexandre Dumas | BBC One | Series based on the novel The Three Musketeers. |
' | 2014–2015 | Original | Life Ok | |
' | 2014 | Original | Fox | Continuation of 24 |
Heroes Reborn | 2015–2016 | Original | NBC | |
The Messengers | 2015 | Original | The CW | |
Limitless | 2015–2016 | Original | CBS | Based on the film Limitless. |
Ash vs Evil Dead | 2015–2018 | Original | Starz | Continuation of the original Evil Dead films. |
Into the Badlands | 2015–2019 | Wu Cheng'en | AMC | Series loosely based on the novel Journey to the West. |
Sense8 | 2015–2017 | Original | Netflix | |
Stranger Things | 2015–present | Original | Netflix | |
' | 2015 | Original | Zee TV | |
Killjoys | 2015–2019 | Original | Space | |
Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter | 2015–present | Original | Cartoon Network | Part of Adult Swim. |
Stitchers | 2015–2017 | Original | Freeform | |
K.C. Undercover | 2015–2018 | Original | Disney Channel | |
Jekyll and Hyde | 2015 | Longman | ITV | Series based on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. |
The Magicians | 2015–2020 | Viking Press | Syfy | Series based on the novel by Lev Grossman. |
New Journey to the West | 2015–2017 | Wu Cheng'en | TVN | Series based on the novel. |
Blindspot | 2015–present | Original | NBC | |
Minority Report | 2015 | Fantastic Universe | Fox | Series based on The Minority Report franchise by Philip K. Dick. |
' | 2016–2017 | Original | Disney XD | Spin-off of Lab Rats and Mighty Med. |
Stan Lee's Lucky Man | 2016–present | POW! Entertainment | Sky 1 | |
Cleverman | 2016–present | Original | SundanceTV | |
Sweet/Vicious | 2016–2017 | Original | MTV | |
Mech-X4 | 2016–2018 | Original | Disney Channel | |
Son of Zorn | 2016–2017 | Original | Fox | Parody of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats. |
MacGyver | 2016–present | Original | CBS | Reboot of MacGyver. |
' | 2016 | Capcom | Machinima, Inc. | Series based on the Street Fighter video game. |
Shadowhunters | 2016–2019 | Margaret K. McElderry | Freeform | Series based on the book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. |
Class | 2016 | Original | BBC Three | Spin-off of Doctor Who. |
My Super D | 2016 | Original | ABS-CBN | |
The Tick | 2016–2019 | New England Comics | Amazon Video | Series based on the comic book Tick by Ben Edlund. |
Van Helsing | 2016–present | Constable & Robinson | Syfy | Series based on Abraham Van Helsing, a character from the Bram Stoker book Dracula. |
Alyas Robin Hood | 2016–present | Original | GMA Network | |
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl | 2016 | Original | Syndication | Web series based on Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. |
Travelers | 2016–2019 | Original | Showcase | |
The OA | 2016–present | Original | Netflix | |
Beyond | 2017–2018 | Original | Freeform | |
APB | 2017 | Original | Fox | |
Future Man | 2017–2020 | Original | Hulu | Series executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. |
Kevin Saves the World | 2017–2018 | Original | ABC | |
Strong Girl Bong-soon | 2017 | Original | JTBC | |
A Korean Odyssey | 2017–2018 | Wu Cheng'en | TVN | Series based on the novel Journey to the West. |
American Gods | 2017–present | HarperCollins | Starz | Series based on the novel American Gods by Neil Gaiman. |
' | 2017–present | Original | CBS All Access | Part of the Star Trek franchise. |
Riverdale | 2017–present | Archie Comics | The CW | Series based on Archie Comics. |
' | 2018 | Original | Netflix | A live-action re-imagining of the animated series ReBoot. |
Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe | 2018 | Valiant Comics | Syndication | Series featuring characters from the Valiant Universe. |
The New Legends of Monkey | 2018–present | Wu Cheng'en | Netflix | Series based on the television show Monkey. |
Mob Psycho 100 | 2018–present | Shogakukan | Netflix | Series based on the web manga by One. |
Knight Squad | 2018–2019 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
Charmed | 2018–present | Original | The CW | Reboot of the series Charmed. |
Legacies | 2018–present | Original | The CW | Spin-off of the television series The Originals. |
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina | 2018–present | Archie Comics | Netflix | Series based on the comic book Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. |
The Protector | 2018–present | Original | Netflix | |
Shadow | 2019–present | Original | Netflix | |
NOS4A2 | 2019–present | William Morrow and Company | AMC | Series based on the novel NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. |
The Rook | 2019–present | Hachette Book Group | Starz | Series based on The Rook by Daniel O'Malley. |
Wu Assassins | 2019–present | Original | Netflix | |
Raising Dion | 2019 | Traffik Filmworks | Netflix | Series based on the comic by Dennis Liu. |
Mortel | 2019 | Original | Netflix | |
The Mandalorian | 2019–present | Original | Disney+ | Part of the Star Wars franchise. |
The Neighbor | 2019–present | Astiberri Editions | Netflix | Series based on the comic series El Vecino. |
' | 2020 | Original | CBS All Access | Continuation of . |
Ragnarok | 2020 | Original | Netflix | |
I Am Not Okay with This | 2020 | Fantagraphics Books | Netflix | |
Danger Force | 2020 | Original | Nickelodeon | Spin-off of Henry Danger. |
Rugal | 2020 | Rel.mae | OCN | Series based on the webtoon. |
Warrior Nun | 2020 | Antarctic Press | Netflix | Series based on the comic Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn. |