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Based on the famous novel by Gabriel García Márquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude is a Colombian magical realism series. Its first part was released recently on Netflix on December 11, 2024. The show revolves around the life of José Arcadio Buendía and his sons as they establish the small village of Macondo and go through fantastical incidents.
Márquez’s novels are famous for magical realism, which refers to the presentation of normal life with a dash of magic. Therefore, the series also imbibes this spirit and presents a world that traverses time and generations.
As the second part drops soon, viewers who liked the show can check some fantasy series from the list below.
Outlander, Merlin, and other shows like One Hundred Years of Solitude
1) House of the Dragon (Max)
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House of the Dragon is a prequel to the famous show, Game of Thrones. Like GoT, the series has become a fan favorite. This time, George R.R. Martin co-created the show. It cover events two centuries before the events of GoT.
The series centers around the House of Targaryen and its succession wars. The show has an engrossing story, political dynamics, and a layered fantasy world.
Like One Hundred Years of Solitude, the show has literary origins and fantastical elements. It also focuses on multiple generations of one family.
2) Merlin (Amazon Prime Video)
Merlin is a British fantasy-adventure story inspired by the Arthurian myths of the close bond between Merlin and King Arthur. The show provides an alternate legend focusing on a young Merlin with special powers. He arrives in Camelot to become Prince Arthur’s shadow.
Merlin saves Arthur’s life multiple times, and they become close friends. Ultimately, Merlin motivates Arthur to become the rightful king. Like One Hundred Years of Solitude, the series is rich with lore. It has themes of identity and purpose.
3) Game of Thrones (Max)
Game of Thrones is one of the most-watched series. Based on the fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin, the fantasy drama has a complex world. It comprises of mythical lands and several noble families.
The series focusses around the Iron Throne and the Seven Kingdoms, which vie for it. The series has engrossing political intrigues. Like One Hundred Years of Solitude, the show features multiple plotlines and complex characters.
4) Outlander (Netflix)
Created by Ronald D. Moore, Outlander, is a historical drama based on the novel series by Diana Gabaldon. The show is about a nurse during World War 2 who travels back to 18th-century Scotland. She falls for a Highland warrior and finds herself during a Jacobite rising.
Like One Hundred Years of Solitude, the series traverses across time and is based on a book. It also deals with history. Outlander has received positive reviews and includes fantasy, romance, and adventure.
5) The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Amazon Prime Video)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is a fantasy series adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien’s appendices in The Lord of the Rings novel. The show is set thousands of years before the events of the novel and the movies. It revolves around Middle Earth’s Second Age.
One of the most expensive TV series, the show has a large ensemble cast and uses high-end production values. The show has vast and stunning worlds. Like One Hundred Years of Solitude, the show has magic, mystery, and adventure.
6) Shadow and Bone (Netflix)
Like many fantasy shows, Shadow and Bone, is also based on the works of writer, Leigh Bardugo. The show stars Jessie Mei Li. It is set in the magical land of Grishaverse and revolves around a young cartographer, Alina.
Alina finds that she has supernatural powers that can help her country to win a war. The series features lots of thrilling adventures. Like One Hundred Years of Solitude, the show has magic and lore.
7) The Wheel of Time (Amazon Prime Video)
Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson created a fantasy book series, which became The Wheel of Time show. Moiraine Damodred is a powerful woman who seeks five individuals. As one of them is prophesized to be the reincarnation of the Dragon, he or she will be the Dragon Reborn.
The Dragon Reborn will either save the world from evil powers or turn into a dangerous entity herself/himself.
The series is filled with mystery and fantasy. Like One Hundred Years of Solitude, the show has themes of prophecy, reincarnation, and magic.
Viewers are welcome to go through the list and choose a show of their liking.
