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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] | 2017–2023 | 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] | 2019–2023 | 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] | 2021–2025 | 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. |
| The Last of Us[343] | 2023–present | Sony Interactive Entertainment | Max | Series based on The Last of Us video game franchise. |
| Vigilante[344] | 2023–present | Naver | Disney+ | |
| Zorro[8] | 2024 | Argosy | Prime Video | Part of the Zorro franchise. |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender[345] | 2024–present | Original | Netflix | Live action reboot of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. |
| Renegade Nell[346] | 2024 | Disney+ | ||
| Knuckles[347] | 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[348] | 2024–present | Netflix | ||
| Star Wars: Skeleton Crew[310] | 2024 | Disney+ | Part of the Star Wars franchise. | |
| The Franchise[349] | 2024 | Max | ||
| The Thundermans: Undercover[350] | 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. |
| Sherlock & Daughter[211] | 2025–present | Ward, Lock & Co. | The CW | Series based on characters from the Sherlock Holmes franchise. |
| The Librarians: The Next Chapter[248] | 2025–present | Original | TNT | Continuation the television series The Librarians. |
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Street Fighter superheroes.
The Mighty Heroes superhero television series.
Dan Dare superhero.
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