Talk of the Tavern — Any Good Fantasy Shows? Ever?
Are fantasy shows doomed to fail—or are we just impossible to please?
In this episode of Talk of the Tavern, Travis, Ed, and Kevin dive deep into the glittering (and often disappointing) world of fantasy television. From dragons that look like melted rubber ducks to plots that collapse faster than a wizard’s tower built on wishful thinking, the crew tackles the burning question: has there ever been a truly great fantasy show?
Expect brutal honesty, nostalgic confessions, and at least one impassioned defense of a series everyone else gave up on.
So grab your mug of mead, your list of canceled shows, and join us for a spirited roast of fantasy TV that somehow still keeps us watching.
What’s on Tap?
🧙♂️ Why fantasy TV can’t seem to keep its magic.
🐉 The great dragon debate: budget, bad CGI, and burnout.
⚔️ What “worldbuilding” actually means (and why so few shows pull it off).
🧝♀️ Nostalgia vs. modern production—are we chasing feelings, not quality?
📺 The rare gems that actually got it right.
Toasts, Topics, & Tangents
🔥 Travis laments how fantasy TV forgot storytelling in favor of spectacle.
🔥 Ed argues that the audience might be the problem—we want epic, but binge fast-food.
🔥 Kevin names a few shows that almost nailed it… before the writers rolled a natural one.
🔥 The crew debates which series deserved resurrection—and which should stay in the crypt.
Join the Conversation!
What’s your pick for the best (or worst) fantasy show ever made? Tell us which ones you’d defend with a broadsword—or bury with a silver stake.
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