11 Shows Like His Dark Materials (2019) to Watch When You're Done
Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns int
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If you loved His Dark Materials (2019) by Francesca Gardiner, here are 11 TV series that share its content DNA. iRankMovies measures real similarity using cosine similarity across eight weighted dimensions — genre (50%), tone (12%), pace (10%), structure (8%), era (7%), theme (6%), audience (4%) and narrative perspective (3%) — not just the rating. The closest matches according to our analysis are The Witcher, Penny Dreadful, Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. Every title is ranked by how closely it matches and backed by the iRank Score, a composite of IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and TMDb across 12,000+ analysed titles.
11 Shows Similar to His Dark Materials
The Witcher
2019 · Sean Daniel
Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster-hunter for hire, journeys toward his destiny in a turbulent world where people often prove more wicked than beasts.
In common: Action & Adventure · Drama
Penny Dreadful
2014 · Sam Mendes
Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadf
In common: Action & Adventure · Drama
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities
2022 · Guillermo del Toro
Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro.
In common: Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Supernatural
2005
When they were boys, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranorma
In common: Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Angel
1999 · Fran Rubel Kuzui
The vampire Angel, cursed with a soul, moves to Los Angeles and aids people with supernatural-related problems while questing for his own redemption. A spin-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
In common: Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Castlevania
2017 · Larry Tanz
A vampire hunter fights to save a besieged city from an army of otherworldly beasts controlled by Dracula himself.
In common: Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Xena: Warrior Princess
1995 · Robert Tapert
Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to
In common: Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Sandman
2022 · Jamie Childs
After years of imprisonment, Morpheus — the King of Dreams — embarks on a journey across worlds to find what was stolen from him and restore his power.
In common: Action & Adventure · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Rising of the Shield Hero
2019 · Shuzo Kasahara
Iwatani Naofumi, a run-of-the-mill otaku, finds a book in the library that summons him to another world. He is tasked with joining the sword, spear, and bow as one of the Four Cardinal Heroes and figh
In common: Action & Adventure · Drama
Hazbin Hotel
2024 · Brett Coker
In attempt to find a non-violent alternative for reducing Hell's overpopulation, the daughter of Lucifer opens a rehabilitation hotel that offers a group of misfit demons a chance at redemption.
In common: Drama
Agatha All Along
2024 · Jac Schaeffer
Agatha Harkness gathers a coven of witches and sets off down, down, down The Witches' Road.
In common: Sci-Fi & Fantasy