October is just around the corner, meaning it’s not only almost the best time of the year, but also spooky season. If you’re looking for some spooky tv shows to watch this fall, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve listed some of my favorite spooky tv shows, as well as ones on my watchlist for the season.
Vampire Diaries
themes :
— supernatural romance, love triangle, small town drama, immortality, family legacy, vampires, werewolves, witchcraft, magic, secrets and betrayal
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
themes :
— occult magic, dark fantasy, witchcraft, feminism, family legacy, supernatural creatures, secret societies, identity and duality, moral ambiguity
Wednesday
themes :
— dark academia, gothic aesthetic, mystery, outsider vs. society, family legacy, secrets, quirky and dark humor, self-acceptance, love and rivalry
Charmed
themes :
— witchcraft, sisterhood, power of three, feminine empowerment, good vs. evil, demons and warlocks, sacrifice, fate and destiny, magical realism, heritage
Supernatural
themes :
— hunting monsters, brothers, urban fantasy, moral ambiguity, supernatural creatures, occult, mythology, friendship, loyalty
A Series of Unfortunate Events
themes :
— dark comedy, gothic aesthetic, tragedy, misfortune, orphanhood, sibling bonds, mystery, injustice, quirky villains, absurdism, betrayal, cleverness, melancholic
Stranger Things
themes :
— supernatural horror, 1980s nostalgia, friendship, government conspiracies, parallel universe, monsters, small town life, coming of age, mystery, science fiction
The Good Witch
themes :
— lighthearted fantasy, small town charm, magic, whimsical, community, healing, romance, good vs. negativity, compassion, personal transformation
Pretty Little Liars
themes :
— thriller, high school drama, dark secrets, mystery, love, friendship, betrayal, blackmail, manipulation, rumors, crime and murder, deception
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
themes :
— supernatural horror, teen drama, vampires and demons, coming of age, chosen one trope, empowerment, high school, secret societies, sacrifice
Ghost Whisperer
themes :
— supernatural drama, mystery, communication with spirits, life after death, family dynamics, ethical dilemmas, paranormal, secrets and lies, personal growth
For more fall aesthetics, check out all my autumn posts.