The following is a list of superhero television series .
Because so many DC and Marvel comic books based on superheroes have been adapted into television series, they have separate entries:
Japan's Toei Company has also produced numerous tokusatsu superhero television shows, listed in the following article:
Independent companies also produced a few superhero television shows aside from DC, Marvel and Toei, listed in the following articles:
This table does not list TV series based on properties owned by DC Comics, Marvel Comics, etc.
Title | Year(s) | Publisher | Network | Notes |
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The Lone Ranger [1] | 1949–1957 | WXYT (AM) | ABC | Based on the radio show The Lone Ranger . |
Captain Video and His Video Rangers [2] | 1949–1955 | Original | DuMont | |
Buck Rogers [2] | 1950–1951 | Amazing Stories | ABC | Series based on the space opera by Phillip Francis Nowlan. |
Dick Tracy [3] | 1950–1951 | Detroit Mirror | ABC | Series based on the comic strip by Chester Gould. |
Captain Z-Ro [4] | 1951–1956 | Original | KRON-TV | |
Terry and the Pirates [5] | 1953 | Tribune Media Services | Syndication | Series based on the comic strip Terry and the Pirates by Milton Caniff. |
Flash Gordon [2] | 1954–1955 | King Features Syndicate | DuMont | Series based on the comic strip Flash Gordon by Alex Raymond. |
Captain Midnight [6] | 1954–1956 | Dancer Fitzgerald Sample | CBS | Series based on the radio show. |
Sheena, Queen of the Jungle [7] | 1955–1956 | Fiction House | Syndication | Series based on the comic book by Will Eisner and Jerry Iger. |
Zorro [8] | 1957–1959 | Argosy | ABC | Produced by Walt Disney Productions. |
Planet Prince [9] | 1958–1959 | Original | NTV | |
The Invisible Man [10] | 1958–1959 | C. Arthur Pearson | ITV | |
Moonlight Mask [11] | 1958–1959 | Original | TBS | |
Mighty Atom [12] | 1959–1960 | Kobunsha | MBS | Adaptation of the manga series Astro Boy . |
Steve Canyon [13] | 1958–1959 | King Features Syndicate | NBC | Series based on the comic strip Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff. |
Tetsujin 28-go [14] | 1960 | Kobunsha | NTV | Series based on the manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. |
The Avengers [15] | 1961–1969 | Original | ITV | Series unrelated to Marvel's comic book The Avengers . |
The Saint [16] | 1962–1969 | Ward Lock & Co | ITV | Series based on the books by Leslie Charteris. |
Doctor Who [17] | 1963–present | Original | BBC One | |
Get Smart [18] | 1965–1970 | NBC/CBS | ||
The Green Hornet [19] | 1966–1967 | Gold Key Comics | ABC | Produced by 20th Century Fox Television. |
Ultra Series [20] | 1966–present | Original | TBS | |
Tarzan [21] | 1966–1968 | A.C. McClurg | NBC | |
The Space Giants [22] | 1966–1967 | Shonen | Fuji TV | Series based on the manga by Osamu Tezuka. |
Adam Adamant Lives! [23] | 1966–1967 | Original | BBC One | |
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. [16] | 1966–1967 | NBC | Spin-off of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. . | |
Star Trek [24] | 1966–1968 | NBC | ||
Captain Nice [25] | 1967 | NBC | ||
Mr. Terrific [26] | 1967 | CBS | ||
He & She [27] | 1967–1968 | CBS | ||
Akakage [28] | 1967–1968 | KTV | ||
The Mod Squad [29] | 1968–1973 | ABC | ||
Land of the Giants [24] | 1968–1970 | ABC | ||
The Champions [6] | 1969 | ITV | ||
Kamen Rider Series [30] | 1971–present | MBS | ||
Spectreman [31] | 1971–1972 | Fuji TV | ||
Mirrorman [11] | 1971–1972 | Fuji TV | ||
Kung Fu [32] | 1972–1975 | ABC | ||
Android Kikaider [11] | 1972–1973 | TV Asahi | ||
Iron King [33] | 1972–1973 | TBS | ||
The Six Million Dollar Man [34] | 1973–1978 | ABC | Produced by Universal Television,. | |
El Chapulín Colorado [35] | 1973–1979 | Las Estrellas | ||
The Tomorrow People [36] | 1973–1979 | ITV | ||
Fireman [37] | 1973 | NTV | ||
Inazuman [11] | 1973–1974 | TV Asahi | ||
Super Robot Red Baron [11] | 1973–1974 | NTV | ||
Kikaider 01 [11] | 1973–1974 | TV Asahi | Sequel to Android Kikaider . | |
Zone Fighter [38] | 1973 | NTV | ||
Super Sentai [39] | 1975–present | TV Asahi | ||
The Invisible Man [40] | 1975–1976 | C. Arthur Pearson | NBC | Series based on the novel The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells. |
Holmes & Yoyo [41] | 1976–1977 | Original | ABC | |
Charlie's Angels [42] | 1976–1981 | ABC | ||
The Bionic Woman [43] | 1976–1978 | ABC | Spin-off of The Six Million Dollar Man . | |
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl' [10] | 1976–1977 | ABC | Part of The Krofft Supershow . | |
Monster Squad [44] | 1976–1977 | NBC | Superheroes based on the Universal Monsters. | |
The Kids From C.A.P.E.R. [45] | 1976–1977 | NBC | ||
Wonderbug [46] | 1976–1978 | ABC | Segment of The Krofft Supershow . | |
The New Avengers [15] | 1976–1977 | ITV | Sequel to The Avengers . | |
Gemini Man [47] | 1976 | C. Arthur Pearson | NBC | Series based on the book The Invisible Man . |
Man from Atlantis [48] | 1977–1978 | Original | NBC | |
Bigfoot and Wildboy [49] | 1977–1979 | ABC | Part of The Krofft Supershow . | |
Ganbaron [50] | 1977 | Syndication | Series loosely inspired by Superman . | |
Exo-Man [51] | 1977 | NBC | ||
Jason of Star Command [52] | 1978–1980 | CBS | Part of Tarzan and the Super 7 . | |
Dinosaur Corps Koseidon [53] | 1978–1979 | Syndication | ||
Space Ironman Kyodain [54] | 1978 | Syndication | ||
Monkey [55] | 1978–1980 | Wu Cheng'en | Nippon TV | Series based on the novel Journey to the West . |
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century [2] | 1979–1981 | Amazing Stories | NBC | Series based on the space opera by Phillip Francis Nowlan. |
Megaloman [11] | 1979 | Original | Fuji TV | |
The Greatest American Hero [56] | 1981–1983 | ABC | ||
Metal Hero Series [11] | 1982–1999 | TV Asahi | ||
Knight Rider [57] | 1982–1986 | NBC | ||
The Powers of Matthew Star [47] | 1982–1983 | NBC | ||
The Phoenix [58] | 1982 | ABC | ||
Manimal [10] | 1983 | NBC | ||
Automan [59] | 1983–1984 | ABC | ||
Zorro and Son [8] | 1983 | Argosy | CBS | |
The A-Team [60] | 1983–1987 | Original | NBC | |
Highway to Heaven [61] | 1984–1989 | NBC | ||
Going Bananas [62] | 1984 | NBC | ||
Airwolf [63] | 1984–1987 | CBS | ||
The Master [64] | 1984 | ABC | ||
Blue Thunder [65] | 1984 | ABC | Series based on the film Blue Thunder . | |
Robin of Sherwood [16] | 1984–1986 | William Langland | ITV | Series based on the legend of Robin Hood. |
Misfits of Science [66] | 1985–1986 | Original | NBC | |
Street Hawk [67] | 1985 | ABC | ||
Super Gran [68] | 1985–1987 | DC Thomson | ITV | |
MacGyver [69] | 1985–1992 | Original | ABC | |
The Equalizer [70] | 1985–1989 | CBS | ||
Stingray [6] | 1985–1987 | NBC | ||
Photon [71] | 1986 | Syndication | Series based on the laser tag game Photon: The Ultimate Game on Planet Earth . | |
Journey to the West [55] | 1986 | Wu Cheng'en | CCTV | Series based on the novel. |
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future [72] | 1987–1988 | Original | Syndication | |
Sable [73] | 1987–1988 | First Comics | ABC | |
Once a Hero [74] | 1987 | Original | ABC | |
Beauty and the Beast [75] | 1987–1990 | CBS | ||
Werewolf [76] | 1987–1988 | Fox | ||
The Highwayman [6] | 1987–1988 | NBC | ||
Star Trek: The Next Generation [77] | 1987–1994 | Syndication | Part of the Star Trek franchise. | |
My Secret Identity [78] | 1988–1991 | CTV | ||
Baywatch [79] | 1989–2001 | NBC | ||
Quantum Leap [80] | 1989–1993 | NBC | ||
Valentina [81] | 1989 | linus | Italia 1 | Series based on the Valentina comic series by Guido Crepax. |
Mario Bros. Plumbing [82] | 1989 | Nintendo | Syndication | Live-action segment of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! |
Super Force [83] | 1990–1992 | Original | Syndication | |
Zorro [84] | 1990–1993 | Argosy | The Family Channel | |
She-Wolf of London [85] | 1990–1991 | Original | Syndication | |
The Adventures of Pete & Pete [86] | 1991–1996 | Nickelodeon | ||
Tarzan [21] | 1991–1994 | A.C. McClurg | TF1 | |
Dark Justice [87] | 1991–1993 | Original | CBS | |
Highlander: The Series [10] | 1992–1998 | Syndication | Based on the film Highlander . | |
The Tomorrow People [88] | 1992–1995 | ITV | Reboot of The Tomorrow People . | |
Forever Knight [89] | 1992–1996 | CBS | Based on the Nick Night film. | |
Raven [90] | 1992–1993 | CBS | ||
Mann & Machine [6] | 1992 | NBC | ||
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles [82] | 1992–1993 | ABC | Part of the Indiana Jones franchise. | |
Power Rangers [91] | 1993–present | TeenNick | Contains footage of Super Sentai . | |
Time Trax [92] | 1993–1994 | Syndication | ||
Walker, Texas Ranger [93] | 1993–2001 | CBS | Series starring Chuck Norris. | |
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues [32] | 1993–1997 | PTEN | Sequel to Kung Fu . | |
Gridman the Hyper Agent [94] | 1993–1994 | TBS | ||
The X-Files [95] | 1993–2018 | Fox | ||
Acapulco H.E.A.T. [6] | 1993–1999 | Syndication | ||
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine [24] | 1993–1999 | Syndication | Part of the Star Trek franchise. | |
RoboCop: The Series [96] | 1994 | CTV | Based on the RoboCop film series. Set between the first two films. | |
The Secret World of Alex Mack [97] | 1994–1998 | Nickelodeon | ||
VR Troopers [98] | 1994–1996 | Syndication | Series containing footage of Choujinki Metalder , Jikuu Senshi Spielban and Space Sheriff Shaider . | |
Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad [99] | 1994–1995 | Syndication | Series containing footage of Gridman the Hyper Agent . | |
Tattooed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills [100] | 1994 | USA Network | ||
Touched by an Angel [61] | 1994 | CBS | ||
Thunder in Paradise [65] | 1994 | Syndication | Series starring pro-wrestler Hulk Hogan. | |
Get Smart [18] | 1995 | Fox | Sequel to Get Smart . | |
M.A.N.T.I.S. [59] | 1995 | Fox | ||
Bibleman [101] | 1995–2016 | TBN | ||
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys [102] | 1995–1999 | Syndication | ||
Xena: Warrior Princess [103] | 1995–2001 | Syndication | Spin-off of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys . | |
Masked Rider [104] | 1995–1996 | Fox | Series containing footage of Kamen Rider Black RX . | |
Baywatch Nights [79] | 1995–1997 | Syndication | Spin-off of Baywatch ., | |
Star Trek: Voyager [77] | 1995–2001 | UPN | ||
Fist of Fury [105] | 1995 | ATV Home | Series based on the film Fist of Fury . | |
Cybersix [106] | 1995 | Argentine comics | Telefe | Series based on the comic book Cybersix by Carlos Meglia. |
The Pretender [107] | 1996–2000 | Original | NBC | |
Big Bad Beetleborgs [108] | 1996–1998 | Fox | Series containing footage of Juukou B-Fighter and B-Fighter Kabuto . | |
The Sentinel [109] | 1996–1999 | UPN | ||
Early Edition [110] | 1996–2000 | CBS | ||
Sabrina the Teenage Witch [111] | 1996–2003 | Archie Comics | ABC | Series based on the comic book Sabrina the Teenage Witch . |
Tarzan: The Epic Adventures [21] | 1996–1997 | A.C. McClurg | Syndication | |
Millennium [112] | 1996–1999 | Original | Fox | Part of The X-Files franchise. |
The Adventures of Sinbad [6] | 1996–1998 | Global Television Network | Series based on Sinbad the Sailor . | |
Poltergeist: The Legacy [6] | 1996–1999 | Showtime | ||
Profiler [6] | 1996–2000 | NBC | ||
Viper [6] | 1996–1999 | NBC | ||
Journey to the West [55] | 1996 | Wu Cheng'en | TVB Jade | Series based on the novel. |
Neverwhere [113] | 1996 | Original | BBC Two | Series created by Neil Gaiman. |
Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation [114] | 1997–1998 | Mirage Studios | Fox | The series had a crossover with Power Rangers in Space . |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer [91] | 1997–2003 | Original | Syndication | Continuation of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer film |
La Femme Nikita [115] | 1997–2001 | CTV | Series based on the film La Femme Nikita . | |
Conan the Adventurer [116] | 1997–1998 | Weird Tales | Syndication | Series based on the character created by Robert E. Howard. |
Betaal Pachisi [117] | 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 [16] | 1997–1998 | William Langland | TNT | Series based on the legend of Robin Hood. |
Team Knight Rider [6] | 1997–1998 | Original | NBC | Sequel to Knight Rider . |
Shaktimaan [118] | 1997–2005 | Doordarshan | ||
Godzilla Island [119] | 1997–1998 | TV Tokyo | Spinoff of the Godzilla franchise. | |
Highlander: The Raven [10] | 1998–1999 | USA Network | Spin-off of Highlander: The Series . | |
The Crow: Stairway to Heaven [120] | 1998–1999 | Caliber Press | Syndication | |
Young Hercules [102] | 1998–1999 | Original | Fox | Prequel to Hercules: The Legendary Journeys . |
Charmed [121] | 1998–2006 | The WB | ||
Animorphs [122] | 1998–1999 | Scholastic | Nickelodeon | |
Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog [123] | 1998–1999 | Original | Fox | |
V.I.P. [124] | 1998–2002 | Syndication | ||
Mortal Kombat: Conquest [125] | 1998–1999 | Midway Games | Syndication | Series based on the video game Mortal Kombat . |
Journey to the West II [55] | 1998 | Wu Cheng'en | TVB Jade | Sequel to Journey to the West . |
Captain Vyom [126] | 1998–1999 | Original | DD National | |
The Famous Jett Jackson [24] | 1998–2001 | Disney Channel | ||
Angel [127] | 1999–2004 | The WB | Spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer . | |
Now and Again [128] | 1999–2000 | CBS | ||
Relic Hunter [129] | 1999–2002 | Syndication | ||
Harsh Realm [130] | 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 [131] | 1999–2002 | Pocket Books | The WB | Series based on the book series Roswell High by Melinda Metz. |
Big Wolf on Campus [132] | 1999–2002 | Original | YTV | |
BeastMaster [6] | 1999–2002 | CTV | Series based on the film The Beastmaster . | |
Voicelugger [133] | 1999 | TV Tokyo | ||
Dark Angel [134] | 2000–2002 | Fox | ||
My Hero [135] | 2000–2006 | BBC One | ||
Sheena [7] | 2000–2002 | Fiction House | Syndication | |
The Invisible Man [136] | 2000–2002 | C. Arthur Pearson | Syfy | |
Cleopatra 2525 [137] | 2000–2001 | Original | Syndication | |
France Five [62] | 2000 | Syndication | Series inspired by Super Sentai . | |
Level 9 [6] | 2000–2001 | UPN | ||
The Others [6] | 2000 | NBC | ||
Queen of Swords [6] | 2000–2001 | Global Television Network | ||
Jack of All Trades [6] | 2000 | Syndication | ||
Freedom [6] | 2000 | UPN | ||
Son of the Beach [138] | 2000–2002 | FX | Parody of Baywatch . | |
The Tick [139] | 2001–2002 | New England Comics | Fox | |
Black Scorpion [59] | 2001 | Original | Syfy | Continuation of the films Black Scorpion and Black Scorpion II . |
Los Luchadores [140] | 2001 | YTV | ||
Cybergirl [141] | 2001–2002 | Network Ten | ||
Alias [142] | 2001–2006 | ABC | ||
RoboCop: Prime Directives [143] | 2001 | Space | Part of the RoboCop franchise. | |
Atlantis High [144] | 2001–2002 | Channel 5 | ||
The Lone Gunmen [6] | 2001 | Fox | Spin-off of The X-Files . | |
Special Unit 2 [6] | 2001–2002 | UPN | ||
24 [145] | 2001–2010 | Fox | ||
Star Trek: Enterprise [77] | 2001–2005 | UPN | ||
The Monkey King [55] | 2001 | Wu Cheng'en | Syfy | Series based on the novel Journey to the West . |
The Chronicle [146] | 2001–2002 | Random House | Syfy | Series based on News from the Edge by Mark Sumner. |
Ace Lightning [147] | 2002–2004 | Original | CBBC | |
John Doe [148] | 2002–2003 | Fox | ||
She Spies [115] | 2002–2004 | Syndication | ||
Firefly [149] | 2002 | Fox | ||
Legacy of the Silver Shadow [150] | 2002 | Network 10 | ||
Jeremiah [130] | 2002–2004 | Le Lombard/Dupuis | Showtime | Series based on the comic book Jeremiah by Hermann Huppen. |
The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra [55] | 2002 | Wu Cheng'en | TVB | Series based on the novel Journey to the West. |
Firestarter: Rekindled [151] | 2002 | Viking Press | Syfy | Continuation of the film Firestarter |
Jake 2.0 [152] | 2003–2004 | Original | UPN | |
Tru Calling [153] | 2003–2005 | Fox | ||
Junior G [154] | 2003–present | DD National | ||
Tarzan [21] | 2003 | A.C. McClurg | The WB | Series based on the book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. |
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon [155] | 2003–2004 | Kodansha | Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting | Adaptation of the Sailor Moon franchise. |
The 4400 [156] | 2004–2007 | Original | USA Network | |
LazyTown [157] | 2004–2014 | Nick Jr. Channel | ||
Krystala [158] | 2004–2005 | ABS-CBN | ||
Mulawin [159] | 2004–2005 | GMA Network | ||
Hex [160] | 2004–2005 | Sky One | ||
Kyle XY [161] | 2005–2009 | ABC/ABC Family | ||
Ghost Whisperer [162] | 2005–2010 | CBS | ||
Supernatural [163] | 2005–2020 | The CW | ||
Mighty Moshin' Emo Rangers [164] | 2005–2015 | MTV UK | Parody of Power Rangers . | |
Darna [165] | 2005 | Mango Comics | GMA Network | Series based on the comic book by Mars Ravelo. |
Medium [166] | 2005–2011 | Original | NBC, CBS | |
Ang Panday [167] | 2005–2006 | Filipino Komiks | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic book Panday by Carlo J. Caparas. |
Encantadia [168] | 2005 | Original | GMA Network | Part of the Encantadia franchise. |
Garo [169] | 2005–2006 | TXN | ||
Young Blades [170] | 2005 | Alexandre Dumas | PAX-TV | Series based on the novel The Three Musketeers . |
Heroes [171] | 2006–2010 | Original | NBC | |
Monster Warriors [172] | 2006–2008 | YTV | ||
The Amazing Extraordinary Friends [173] | 2006–2008 | TVNZ 2 | ||
Who Wants to Be a Superhero? [174] | 2006–2007 | POW! Entertainment | Syfy | Reality series hosted by Stan Lee. |
Captain Barbell [165] | 2006–2007 | Pinoy Komiks | GMA Network | Series based on the graphic novels by Mars Ravelo . |
Majika [168] | 2006 | Original | GMA Network | |
Robin Hood [16] | 2006–2009 | William Langland | BBC One | Series based on the legend of Robin Hood. |
Mega Mindy [175] | 2006–2014 | Original | Ketnet | |
Sport Ranger [133] | 2006–2012 | Channel 3 (Thailand) | ||
Super Inggo [176] | 2006–2007 | ABS-CBN | ||
Torchwood [177] | 2006–2015 | BBC Three | Spin-off of Doctor Who . | |
Life on Mars [178] | 2006–2007 | BBC One | ||
Super Inggo 1.5: Ang Bagong Bangis [176] | 2007 | ABS-CBN | Prequel to Super Inggo . | |
Bionic Woman [96] | 2007 | NBC | Reboot of The Bionic Woman . | |
Painkiller Jane [179] | 2007 | Event Comics | Global/Syfy | |
Journeyman [180] | 2007 | Original | NBC | |
Chuck [181] | 2007–2012 | NBC | ||
Moonlight [182] | 2007–2008 | CBS | ||
Flash Gordon [183] | 2007–2008 | King Features Syndicate | Syfy | Series based on the comic strip by Alex Raymond. |
Reaper [184] | 2007–2009 | Original | The CW | |
The Dresden Files [185] | 2007 | Roc Books | Syfy | Adaptation of the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. |
El Zorro, la espada y la rosa [8] | 2007 | Argosy | Telemundo | |
Lastikman [165] | 2007–2008 | Mango Comics | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic book Lastikman by Mars Ravelo. |
Cutie Honey: The Live [11] | 2007–2008 | Akita Shoten | TV Tokyo | Series based on the manga Cutie Honey by Go Nagai. |
Kamandag [186] | 2007–2008 | Carlo J. Caparas | GMA Network | Series based on the graphic novel by Caparas. |
The Sarah Jane Adventures [187] | 2007–2011 | Original | CBBC | Spin-off of Doctor Who . |
Fantastic Man [168] | 2007 | GMA Network | ||
Zaido: Pulis Pangkalawakan [168] | 2007–2008 | GMA Network | Spin-off of Space Sheriff Shaider . | |
El Pantera [188] | 2007–2010 | Mundo Vid | Canal 5 | Series based on the comic book by Daniel Munoz. |
Super Twins [168] | 2007 | Original | GMA Network | |
Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko [168] | 2007 | Joshua Calungsod | ABS-CBAN | Series based on the comic character Pedro Penduko. |
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles [189] | 2008–2009 | Original | Fox | |
Fringe [190] | 2008–2013 | Fox | ||
The Middleman [191] | 2008 | Viper Comics | ABC Family | Series adapted from the comic book The Middleman |
Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight [192] | 2008–2009 | Original | The CW | Series containing footage of Kamen Rider Ryuki . |
No Heroics [193] | 2008 | ITV2 | ||
Codename: Asero [168] | 2008 | GMA Network | ||
Kung Fu Kids [168] | 2008 | GMA Network | ||
True Blood [194] | 2008–2014 | Ace Books | HBO | Series based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries book series by Charlaine Harris. |
Being Human [194] | 2008–2013 | Original | BBC Three | |
Komiks Presents: Varga [165] | 2008 | Bulaklak Magazine | ABS-CBS | Series based on the comic book Varga by Mars Ravelo. |
Komiks Presents: Tiny Tony [165] | 2008 | Pinoy Komiks | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic book Tiny Tony by Mars Ravelo. |
Gagambino [195] | 2008–2009 | Carlo J. Caparas | GMA Network | Series based on the graphic novel by Caparas. |
Komiks Presents: Kapitan Boom [196] | 2008 | United Komiks | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic strip Captain Boom by Mars Ravelo. |
Komiks Presents: Dragonna [196] | 2008–2009 | Komiks | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic strip Dragonna by Mars Ravelo. |
Legend of the Seeker [197] | 2008–2010 | Tor Books | Syndication | Series based on the book The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind. |
Tomica Hero Series [133] | 2008–2010 | Original | TV Aichi | |
Volta [158] | 2008 | ABS-CBN | Series based on the film Volta . | |
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog [198] | 2008 | Syndication | ||
Merlin [199] | 2008–2012 | Matter of Britain | BBC One | Series based on the legend of King Arthur. |
Knight Rider [200] | 2008–2009 | Original | NBC | Reboot of the series Knight Rider . |
Legend of the Fist: Chen Zhen [105] | 2008 | TVB | Series featuring the character Chen Zhen. | |
The Phantom [201] | 2009 | King Features Syndicate | Syfy | |
The Listener [202] | 2009–2014 | Original | CTV | |
Dollhouse [203] | 2009–2010 | Fox | ||
Misfits [204] | 2009–2013 | E4 | ||
Aaron Stone [205] | 2009–2010 | Disney XD | ||
The Electric Company [206] | 2009–2011 | PBS | Reboot of The Electric Company . | |
Zorro [8] | 2009 | Argosy | GMA Network | |
The Vampire Diaries [194] | 2009–2017 | Harper Paperbacks | The CW | Series based on The Vampire Diaries book series by L.J. Smith. |
K-9 [207] | 2009–2010 | Original | Network Ten | Spin-Off of Doctor Who . |
Darna [165] | 2009–2010 | Mango Comics | GMA Network | Series based on the comic book by Mars Ravelo. |
Warehouse 13 [208] | 2009–2014 | Original | Syfy | |
Komiks Presents: Flash Bomba [165] | 2009 | Klasiks Magazine | ABS-CBN | Series based on the comic book Flash Bomba by Mars Ravelo. |
No Ordinary Family [127] | 2010–2011 | Original | ABC | Partly inspired by the film The Incredibles . |
Lost Girl [209] | 2010–2015 | Showcase/Syfy | ||
Tower Prep [210] | 2010 | Cartoon Network | ||
Nikita [91] | 2010–2013 | The CW | Reboot of La Femme Nikita . | |
Sherlock [211] | 2010–2017 | 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 [55] | 2010 | Wu Cheng'en | Shandong Qilu TV | Series based on the novel. |
Journey to the West [55] | 2010 | Zheijang Satellite TV | Series based on the novel. | |
Pandamen [212] | 2010 | Original | CTS | |
Luther [213] | 2010–2019 | BBC One | ||
Alphas [127] | 2011–2012 | Syfy | ||
The Cape [59] | 2011 | NBC | ||
Teen Wolf [214] | 2011–2017 | MTV | Based on the film Teen Wolf . | |
The Nine Lives of Chloe King [215] | 2011 | Liz Braswell | ABC Family | Based on the book series by Liz Braswell. |
Supah Ninjas [216] | 2011–2013 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
Grimm [217] | 2011–2017 | NBC | ||
The Almighty Johnsons [218] | 2011–2013 | TV3 | ||
Mortal Kombat: Legacy [125] | 2011–2013 | Midway Games | YouTube | Series based on the video game Mortal Kombat . |
Charlie's Angels [219] | 2011 | Original | ABC | Reboot of Charlie's Angels . |
Being Human [194] | 2011–2014 | Syfy | U.S. reboot of Being Human . | |
The Fades [220] | 2011 | BBC Three | ||
Captain Barbell [165] | 2011 | Pinoy Komiks | GMA Network | Series based on the graphic novel by Mars Ravelo. |
XIII: The Series [221] | 2011–2012 | Cinebook, Ltd | Reelz | Series based on the graphic novel by Jean Van Hamme and William Vance. |
Journey to the West [55] | 2011 | Wu Cheng'en | Television Southern | Series based on the novel. |
Camelot [199] | 2011 | Matter of Britain | Starz | Series based on the legend of King Arthur. |
Person of Interest [222] | 2011–2016 | Original | CBS | Series created by Jonathan Nolan. |
Femme Fatales [223] | 2011–2012 | David E. Williams | Cinemax | Series based on the magazine Femme Fatales . |
Machete [168] | 2011 | Original | GMA Network | |
Garo: Makai Senki [169] | 2011–2012 | TV Tokyo | Part of the Garo franchise. | |
Humanoid Monster Bem [224] | 2011 | NTV | Live-action remake of the animated series of the same name. | |
Game of Thrones [225] | 2011–2019 | Bantam Books | HBO | Series based on the novel A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin. |
Danger 5 [226] | 2012–2015 | Original | SBS | |
Beauty and the Beast [227] | 2012–2016 | The CW | Reboot of Beauty and the Beast . | |
Continuum [228] | 2012–2015 | Showcase | ||
Lab Rats [229] | 2012–2016 | Disney XD | ||
The Aquabats! Super Show! [230] | 2012–2014 | Hub Network | Fictional series based on the band The Aquabats. | |
Wolfblood [231] | 2012–2017 | CBBC | ||
Transporter: The Series [232] | 2012–2014 | TNT | Continuation of the Transporter film series. | |
Elementary [211] | 2012–2019 | Ward Lock & Co | CBS | Series featuring the character Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. |
Wizards vs. Aliens [233] | 2012–2014 | Original | CBBC | |
Bridal Mask [234] | 2012 | Huh Young-man | Korean Broadcasting System | Series based on a comic by Huh Young-man. |
The Thundermans [235] | 2013–2018 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
Mighty Med [236] | 2013–2015 | Disney XD | ||
The Tomorrow People [237] | 2013–2014 | The CW | U.S. reboot of The Tomorrow People . | |
Crossing Lines [238] | 2013–2015 | NBC | ||
Code Lyoko: Evolution [239] | 2013 | France 2 | Live-action sequel to the animated series Code Lyoko . | |
I Can Hear Your Voice [240] | 2013 | SBS TV | ||
Utopia [241] | 2013–2014 | Channel 4 | ||
Ip Man [242] | 2013 | Shandong Television | Series based on the life of martial artist Ip Man. | |
Garo: Yami o Terasu Mono [169] | 2013 | TV Tokyo | Part of the Garo franchise. | |
Sleepy Hollow [243] | 2013–2017 | The Sketch Book | Fox | Series based on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving. |
Henry Danger [244] | 2014–2020 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
My Love from the Star' [245] | 2013–2014 | SBS TV | ||
Intelligence [246] | 2014 | CBS | ||
Believe [247] | 2014 | ABC | ||
The Librarians [248] | 2014–2018 | TNT | Continuation of The Librarian films. | |
Penny Dreadful [249] | 2014–2016 | Showtime | ||
Maharakshak: Aryan [250] | 2014–2015 | Zee TV | ||
Forever [251] | 2014–2015 | ABC | ||
Scorpion [252] | 2014–2018 | CBS | Series loosely based on the life of Walter O'Brien. | |
Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist [253] | 2014 | Capcom | YouTube | Series based on the Street Fighter video game. |
The Musketeers [170] | 2014–2016 | Alexandre Dumas | BBC One | Series based on the novel The Three Musketeers . |
Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani [254] | 2014–2015 | Original | Life Ok | |
24: Live Another Day [145] | 2014 | Fox | Continuation of 24 | |
Heroes Reborn [255] | 2015–2016 | NBC | ||
Garo: Makai no Hana [169] | 2014 | TXN | Part of the Garo franchise. | |
Zero: Black Blood [169] | 2014 | Syndication | Part of the Garo franchise. | |
The Messengers [256] | 2015 | The CW | ||
Limitless [257] | 2015–2016 | CBS | Based on the film Limitless . | |
Ash vs Evil Dead [258] | 2015–2018 | Starz | Continuation of the original Evil Dead films. [259] | |
Into the Badlands [260] | 2015–2019 | Wu Cheng'en | AMC | Series loosely based on the novel Journey to the West . |
Sense8 [261] | 2015–2017 | Original | Netflix | |
Maharakshak: Devi [262] | 2015 | Zee TV | ||
Killjoys [263] | 2015–2019 | Original | Space | |
Neon Joe, Werewolf Hunter [264] | 2015–2017 | Cartoon Network | Part of Adult Swim. | |
Stitchers [265] | 2015–2017 | Freeform | ||
K.C. Undercover [266] | 2015–2018 | Disney Channel | ||
Jekyll and Hyde [267] | 2015 | Longman | ITV | Series based on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde . |
The Magicians [268] | 2015–2020 | Viking Press | Syfy | Series based on the novel by Lev Grossman. |
New Journey to the West [55] | 2015–2017 | Wu Cheng'en | TVN | Series based on the novel. |
Blindspot [269] | 2015–2020 | Original | NBC | |
Garo: Gold Storm Sho [169] | 2015 | TXN | Part of the Garo franchise. | |
Minority Report [270] | 2015 | Fantastic Universe | Fox | Series based on The Minority Report franchise by Philip K. Dick. |
Lab Rats: Elite Force [271] | 2016–2017 | Original | Disney XD | Spin-off of Lab Rats and Mighty Med . |
Stranger Things [272] | 2016–present | Original | Netflix | |
Stan Lee's Lucky Man [273] | 2016–2018 | POW! Entertainment | Sky 1 | |
Cleverman [274] | 2016–2017 | Original | SundanceTV | |
Sweet/Vicious [275] | 2016–2017 | MTV | ||
Mech-X4 [276] | 2016–2018 | Disney Channel | ||
Son of Zorn [277] | 2016–2017 | Fox | Parody of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats . | |
MacGyver [278] | 2016–2021 | CBS | Reboot of MacGyver . | |
The Encounter [279] | 2016–present | Syndication | Continuation of The Encounter film series. | |
Garo: Makai Retsuden [169] | 2016 | TXN | Part of the Garo franchise. | |
Street Fighter: Resurrection [253] | 2016 | Capcom | Machinima, Inc. | Series based on the Street Fighter video game. |
Shadowhunters [265] | 2016–2019 | Margaret K. McElderry | Freeform | Series based on the book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. |
Class [280] | 2016 | Original | BBC Three | Spin-off of Doctor Who . |
My Super D [281] | 2016 | ABS-CBN | ||
Ang Panday [167] | 2016 | Filipino Komiks | TV5 | Series based on the comic Panday by Carlo J. Caparas |
The Tick [282] | 2016–2019 | New England Comics | Amazon Prime Video | Series based on the comic book Tick by Ben Edlund. |
Van Helsing [283] | 2016–2021 | Constable & Robinson/Zenescope Entertainment | Syfy | Series based on Abraham Van Helsing, a character from the Bram Stoker book Dracula . |
Bring It On, Ghost [245] | 2016 | Naver | Series based on a webtoon. | |
Alyas Robin Hood [284] | 2016–2017 | Original | GMA Network | |
Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' [245] | 2016–2017 | tvN | ||
Electra Woman and Dyna Girl [285] | 2016 | Syndication | Web series based on Electra Woman and Dyna Girl . | |
Travelers [286] | 2016–2019 | Showcase | ||
The OA [269] | 2016–2019 | Netflix | ||
Beyond [287] | 2017–2018 | Freeform | ||
APB [288] | 2017 | Fox | ||
Future Man [289] | 2017–2020 | Hulu | Series executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. | |
Kevin (Probably) Saves the World [290] | 2017–2018 | ABC | ||
Strong Girl Bong-soon [291] | 2017 | JTBC | ||
Power Rangers Dino Force Brave [91] | 2017 | Syndication | Series loosely adapted from the Power Rangers and Super Sentai franchises. | |
A Korean Odyssey [55] | 2017–2018 | Wu Cheng'en | TVN | Series based on the novel Journey to the West . |
American Gods [292] | 2017–2021 | HarperCollins | Starz | Series based on the novel American Gods by Neil Gaiman. |
Star Trek: Discovery [77] | 2017–present | Original | CBS All Access | Part of the Star Trek franchise. |
Zero: Dragon Blood [169] | 2017 | TXN | Part of the Garo franchise. | |
Riverdale [293] | 2017–present | Archie Comics | The CW | Series based on Archie Comics. |
ReBoot: The Guardian Code [294] | 2018 | Original | Netflix | A live-action re-imagining of the animated series ReBoot . |
Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe [295] | 2018 | Valiant Comics | Syndication | Series featuring characters from the Valiant Universe. |
The New Legends of Monkey [55] | 2018–present | Wu Cheng'en | Netflix | Series based on the television show Monkey . |
Mob Psycho 100 [296] | 2018 | Shogakukan | Netflix | Series based on the web manga by One. |
Knight Squad [297] | 2018–2019 | Original | Nickelodeon | |
Charmed [298] | 2018–2022 | The CW | Reboot of the series Charmed . | |
Legacies [299] | 2018–2022 | The CW | Spin-off of the television series The Originals . | |
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina [111] | 2018–2020 | Archie Comics | Netflix | Series based on the comic book Chilling Adventures of Sabrina . |
The Protector [300] | 2018–2020 | Original | Netflix | |
Kami no Kiba: Jinga [169] | 2018 | Tokyo MX | Part of the Garo franchise. | |
The Boys [301] | 2019–present | Dynamite Entertainment | Prime Video | Series based on the comic book series The Boys by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. |
Nancy Drew [302] | 2019–2023 | Grosset & Dunlap | The CW | Series featuring the character Nancy Drew. |
Shadow [303] | 2019 | Original | Netflix | |
NOS4A2 [304] | 2019–2020 | William Morrow and Company | AMC | Series based on the novel NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. |
The Rook [305] | 2019 | Hachette Book Group | Starz | Series based on The Rook by Daniel O'Malley. |
O Doutrinador: A Série [306] | 2019 | Arkhaven Comics | Space | Series based on the comic O Doutrinador by Luciano Cunha. |
Wu Assassins [307] | 2019 | Original | Netflix | |
Raising Dion [308] | 2019–2022 | Traffik Filmworks | Netflix | Series based on the comic by Dennis Liu. |
Mortel [309] | 2019 | Original | Netflix | |
He Is Psychometric [240] | 2019 | tvN | ||
The Mandalorian [310] | 2019–present | Disney+ | Part of the Star Wars franchise. | |
Kim Hushable [311] | 2019 | Disney Channel | Miniseries taking place after the live-action Kim Possible film. | |
Warrior [312] | 2019–2023 | Cinemax | Series based on writings by Bruce Lee. | |
The Neighbor [313] | 2019–2021 | Astiberri Editions | Netflix | Series based on the comic series El Vecino. |
Cursed [199] | 2020 | Simon & Schuster | Netflix | Series based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. |
Star Trek: Picard [77] | 2020 | Original | CBS All Access | Continuation of Star Trek: The Next Generation . |
Ragnarok [314] | 2020 | Netflix | ||
I Am Not Okay with This [315] | 2020 | Fantagraphics Books | Netflix | |
Danger Force [316] | 2020–2024 | Original | Nickelodeon | Spin-off of Henry Danger . |
Rugal [317] | 2020 | Rel.mae | OCN | Series based on the webtoon. |
Vagrant Queen [318] | 2020 | Vault Comics | Syfy | Series based on the comic book by Magdalene Visaggio. |
The Uncanny Counter [240] | 2020–2023 | Kakao Webtoon | OCN | Series based on the webtoon by Jang Yi. |
Warrior Nun [319] | 2020–2022 | Antarctic Press | Netflix | Series based on the comic Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn. |
Trickster [320] | 2020 | Penguin Random House Canada | CBC | Series based on the novel Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson. |
Utopia [321] | 2020 | Original | Amazon Prime Video | U.S. remake of the British series Utopia . |
The School Nurse Files [322] | 2020 | Netflix | ||
Fate: The Winx Saga [323] | 2021–2022 | Netflix | Live-action series based on the animated show ""Winx Club. | |
The Equalizer [70] | 2021 | CBS | Reboot of the series The Equalizer . | |
Kung Fu [324] | 2021–2023 | The CW | Series based on the Kung Fu franchise. | |
Shadow and Bone [325] | 2021–present | Macmillan Publishers | Netflix | Series based on the novel Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. |
The Irregulars [211] | 2021 | Ward Lock & Co | Netflix | Series based on characters from the Sherlock Holmes franchise. |
Seven on 7 [301] | 2021–present | Dynamite Entertainment | YouTube | Part of The Boys franchise. |
The Nevers [326] | 2021 | Original | HBO | |
Zero [327] | 2021 | Netflix | ||
4400 [328] | 2021–2022 | The CW | Reboot of the series The 4400 . | |
Cowboy Bebop [329] | 2021 | Netflix | Live-action reboot of the anime Cowboy Bebop | |
The Book of Boba Fett [310] | 2021 | Disney+ | Spin-off of The Mandalorian . | |
Astrid and Lilly Save the World [330] | 2022 | Syfy | ||
The Guardians of Justice [331] | 2022 | Netflix | ||
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds [77] | 2022–2024 | Paramount+ | Part of the Star Trek franchise. | |
Obi-Wan Kenobi [310] | 2022 | Disney+ | Continuation of Revenge of the Sith . | |
The Villains of Valley View [332] | 2022–2023 | Disney Channel | ||
Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion [332] | 2022 | Disney Channel | ||
Resident Evil [333] | 2022 | Capcom | Netflix | Based on the video game series Resident Evil . |
Reginald the Vampire [334] | 2022–2024 | Sterling & Stone | Syfy | Series based on the book Fat Vampire by Johnny B. Truant. |
The Imperfects [335] | 2022 | Original | Netflix | |
Andor [310] | 2022 | Disney+ | Continuation of Rogue One . | |
¡García! [336] | 2022 | Santiago Garcia/Luis Bustos | HBO Max | Series based on a graphic novel. |
Quantum Leap [302] | 2022–2024 | Original | NBC | Reboot of the series Quantum Leap . |
The Winchesters [302] | 2022–2023 | The CW | Prequel to the series Supernatural . | |
Darna [165] | 2022–2023 | Ace Publications | Kapamilya Channel | Series based on the character created by Mars Ravelo. |
Gen V [301] | 2023–present | Dynamite Entertainment | Prime Video | Spin-off of the television series The Boys . |
Extraordinary [337] | 2023–2024 | Original | Hulu | |
Poker Face [302] | 2023–present | Peacock | ||
Wolf Pack [302] | 2023 | Tundra Books | Paramount+ | Series based on the book by Edo van Belkom. |
Lockwood & Co. [302] | 2023 | Random House | Netflix | Series based on the book Lockwood & Co. by Jonathan Stroud. |
Mila in the Multiverse [302] | 2023–present | Original | Disney+ | |
The Power [338] | 2023 | Viking Press | Amazon Prime Studios | Series based on the novel The Power by Naomi Alderman. |
American Born Chinese [302] | 2023 | First Second Books | Disney+ | Series based on the graphic novel American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang. |
I'm a Virgo [339] | 2023 | Original | Prime Video | |
Moving [340] | 2023–present | Kang Full | Hulu | Series based on the webtoon of the same name. |
Ahsoka [310] | 2023 | Original | Disney+ | Part of the Star Wars franchise. |
One Piece [341] | 2023 | Shueisha | Netflix | Series based on the manga One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. |
Behind Your Touch [240] | 2023 | Original | JTBC | |
Strong Girl Nam-soon [240] | 2023 | JTBC | Spin-off of the series Strong Girl Bong-soon . | |
YuYu Hakusho [342] | 2023–present | Shueisha | Netflix | Series based on the manga Yu Yu Hakusho . |
Vigilante [343] | 2023–present | Naver | Disney+ | |
Zorro [8] | 2024 | Argosy | Prime Video | Part of the Zorro franchise. |
Avatar: The Last Airbender [344] | 2024–present | Original | Netflix | Live action reboot of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender . |
Renegade Nell [345] | 2024 | Disney+ | ||
Knuckles [346] | 2024 | Sega | Paramount+ | Spin-off of the Sonic the Hedgehog film series. |
The Acolyte [310] | 2024 | Original | Disney+ | Part of the Star Wars franchise. |
Supacell [347] | 2024–present | Netflix | ||
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew [310] | 2024 | Disney+ | Part of the Star Wars franchise. | |
The Thundermans: Undercover [348] | 2025–present | Nickelodeon | Continuation of The Thundermans television series. | |
Watson [211] | 2025–present | Ward, Lock & Co. | CBS | Series based on characters from the Sherlock Holmes franchise. |
Kung-Fu Kwai Chang Caine superhero.
Street Fighter superheroes.
The Mighty Heroes superhero television series.
Dan Dare superhero.
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