Shows like Arabian Nights: 20 to watch next
If you loved Arabian Nights (2000) — a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and family series created by Peter Barnes — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Arabian Nights most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like magic, harem and storytelling. 7 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Aladdin 1994★ 7.0
Shares: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Coming on the heels of the direct-to-video sequel The Return of Jafar, the series picked up where that installment left off, with Aladdin now living in the palace, engaged to beautiful and spunky Princess Jasmine. "Al" and Jasmine went together into peril among sorcerers, monsters, thieves, and more. Monkey sidekick Abu, the animated Magic Carpet, and the fast-talking, shape-shifting Genie came along to help, as did sassy, complaining parrot Iago, formerly Jafar’s pet but now an antihero.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Adventures of Sinbad 1996★ 6.9
Shares: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Adventures of Sinbad is a Canadian television series which aired from 1996 to 1998. It follows on the story from the pilot of the same name, and revolves around the series' protagonist, Sinbad. The series is a re-telling of the adventures of Sinbad from The Arabian Nights.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Bionic Woman 1976★ 7.0
Shares: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
After fully recovering from her near fatal bout of bionic rejection, Jaime Sommers, the first female cyborg, is assigned to spy missions of her own.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Thundermans 2013★ 8.0
Shares: Action & Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Meet The Thundermans, a typical suburban family that happens to have astounding superpowers. At the center of the action are the 14-year-old Thunderman twins, who share the same bathroom, the same school, and the same annoying little siblings. Their only difference? The sister is a super student with a super sunny disposition who super looks forward to being a superhero someday, and her twin brother is a super villain.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Xena: Warrior Princess 1995★ 7.5
Shares: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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 help those who are unable to defend themselves.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius 2002★ 7.4
Shares: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Jimmy Neutron is the smartest kid in town. As a genius, Jimmy thinks most things can be solved with the invention of a new gizmo. But Jimmy usually takes the easy way out, and his backfiring gadgets result in comedic adventures.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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The Mysterious Benedict Society 2021★ 7.6
Shares: Family, Action & Adventure
Four gifted orphans are recruited by an eccentric benefactor to go on a secret mission. Placed undercover at a boarding school known as The Institute, they must foil a nefarious plot with global ramifications, while creating a new sort of family along the way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Star vs. the Forces of Evil 2015★ 8.4
Shares: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Intergalactic warrior Star Butterfly arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the universe and high school, mainly to protect her extremely powerful wand, an object that still confuses her.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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The Bureau of Magical Things 2018★ 7.4
Shares: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family, Action & Adventure
When ordinary teenager Kyra touches a mysterious book, she is transformed into a Tri-ling-–part-human, part-fairy and part-elf. In addition to acquiring amazing magical powers, Kyra discovers a secret world of magic all around her.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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House of Anubis 2011★ 8.2
Shares: Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Strange things are happening at an English boarding school called House of Anubis. Popular student Joy goes missing, the school's cranky caretaker has a creepy stuffed crow and the school's attic may be haunted. When recent American transplant Nina gets thrust into the school during this time, she decides to investigate along with her new friend, Fabian, and housemates.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Letter for the King 2020★ 6.7
Shares: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Teenage squire Tiuri must deliver a secret letter to a king to prevent a war, embarking on a quest that reveals a magical prophecy and his own destiny as a hero.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai 2023★ 8.4
Shares: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family
Set in 1920s Shanghai, ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle return the Mogwai Gizmo back home to the lush and perilous Valley of Jade.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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BeastMaster 1999★ 6.4
Shares: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
BeastMaster chronicles the adventures of Dar, the last surviving male of the storied Sula tribe, who is blessed with the ability to communicate telepathically with the animals of his ancient world. Also endowed with the strength, courage and fighting skills of a great warrior, he uses his gifts to defend all living creatures oppressed by the forces of evil.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Star Wars: Clone Wars 2003★ 7.8
Shares: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
During the Clone Wars, Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi leads an assault on the planet Muunilinst, home of the Intergalactic Banking Clan; and his Padawan, Anakin Skywalker, is appointed by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine to lead the Republic’s space forces. Meanwhile, Separatist leader and Sith Lord Count Dooku takes in Force-sensitive gladiator Asajj Ventress as his Sith apprentice, and tasks her with eliminating Skywalker.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears 1985★ 7.5
Shares: Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Join the world’s sweetest heroes for high adventure in a mystical land of giants and wizards, ogres and dragons, and wondrous creatures both good and evil. Meet Gruffi, Zummi, Cubbi, Grammi, Tummi, Sunni, and all the legendary Gummis as they laugh, play, foil dastardly plots, and fight for what's right.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Secrets of Sulphur Springs 2021★ 8.1
Shares: Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
12-year-old Griffin Campbell and his family move to the small town of Sulphur Springs and take ownership of an abandoned hotel rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a girl who disappeared decades ago. Griffin befriends Harper, a bright-eyed, mystery-obsessed classmate and together, they uncover a secret portal that allows them to travel back in time. In the past, they’ll attempt to uncover the key to solving this unsolved mystery, a mystery that affects everyone close to them.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The New Legends of Monkey 2018★ 7.1
Shares: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Follow a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world. Inspired by the 16th Century Chinese fable “Journey to the West.”
Stream in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
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Merlin 2008★ 7.8
Shares: Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The unlikely friendship between Merlin, a young man gifted with extraordinary magical powers, and Prince Arthur, heir to the crown of Camelot.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom 2009★ 6.0
Shares: Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
The friendship between fairy princess Holly and Ben Elf in an enchanted magical kingdom of elves and fairies.
Stream in India on Netflix, Netflix Kids
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Earth: Final Conflict 1997★ 6.9
Shares: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Years ago, the Taelons came to Earth, offering friendship and technology to humanity. But there are those who believe the Taelons have more sinister motives.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+