15 Shows Like Outlander That Are Definitely Worth Your Time

And now for something completely made up! Netflix's "Shadow and Bone," based on the novel series by Leigh Bardugo, is set in a fantasy world with cultural elements similar to our own. The story follows Alina Starkov (Jessie Mei Li), an orphan who learns to be a cartographer but who discovers that not only is she a "Grisha," someone born with magical gifts, but she may also be the prophesied Sun Summoner who can bring light strong enough to destroy the Shadow Fold, a dark and dangerous territory that divides their nation. 

The world of "Shadow and Bone" consists of six countries: Ravka, Fjerda, Shu Han, Kerch, Novyi Zem, and the Wandering Isle. Each of them has similarities to cultures and nations in the real world. For example, Ravka closely resembles Russia, while Fjerda is similar to Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway. It's a pretty interesting world, and the magic and mystery, as well as a good old-fashioned good guys vs. bad guys plot, makes for a fun show. "Shadow and Bone" has only had one season on Netflix so far, so it's an easy binge that will leave you wanting the inevitable more to come.