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Shows Like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

What to Watch After Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

From Alchemy to Elemental: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Brotherhood Fans

If you love the alchemical alchemy, brotherly loyalty, and high‑stakes world‑saving drama of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, you’ll find a perfect quartet of recommendations waiting to expand your binge list. From the freshly released, arcane‑laden "The Mighty Nein" to the timeless, elemental saga of "Avatar: The Last Airbender," the dark‑sorcerous intrigue of "Shadow and Bone," and the gritty, supernatural noir of "Seis Manos," each title brings a distinct flavor while sharing the core DNA of magic‑fueled conflict and deep character ties.

Together these picks illustrate the spectrum of what makes alchemy‑style storytelling compelling: new‑age animation with political conspiracies, a classic hero’s journey steeped in elemental lore, a modern fantasy where power comes at a personal price, and a mature, stylized adventure that fuses martial arts with supernatural crime. Whether you’re chasing the latest release, revisiting a fan‑favorite, or craving something daringly different, this curated set promises to satisfy the same cravings that made Brotherhood an instant classic.

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These are the best shows similar to Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

The Mighty Nein

TV Series · 2025

animation · sci_fi_fantasy · action_adventure

A fresh, high‑octane adventure that mirrors Fullmetal Alchemist’s blend of alchemy‑like magic and political intrigue, offering fans a modern, mature take on reluctant heroes battling world‑ending relics.

When a powerful arcane relic known as 'The Beacon' falls into nefarious hands, a group of fugitives and outcasts, bound by secrets and scars, must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality as they know it from unraveling.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

TV Series · 2005

animation · action_adventure · sci_fi_fantasy

A beloved classic that captures the same brotherly bonds and epic quest for balance, delivering heartfelt storytelling and stunning world‑building that resonates with the same audience.

In a war-torn world of elemental magic, a young boy reawakens to undertake a dangerous mystic quest to fulfill his destiny as the Avatar, and bring peace to the world.

Shadow and Bone

TV Series · 2021

drama · sci_fi_fantasy

A thematically tight match, this series explores a lone protagonist wielding a world‑shaping power, echoing the philosophical stakes and alchemical mystique of Brotherhood.

In a world cleaved in two by a massive barrier of perpetual darkness, a young soldier uncovers a power that might finally unite her country. But as she struggles to hone her power, dangerous forces plot against her. Thugs, thieves, assassins and saints are at war now, and it will take more than magic to survive.

Seis Manos

TV Series · 2019

action_adventure · animation · sci_fi_fantasy

A bold, genre‑bending pick that blends supernatural combat with gritty crime drama, offering a fresh, adult‑oriented flavor that still satisfies the appetite for alchemical‑style conflict.

Orphans raised by a martial arts master are plunged into a mystery involving demonic powers, drug cartels, ancient rituals and blood sacrifice.

My Lady Jane

TV Series · 2024

drama · comedy · sci_fi_fantasy

This newly released series blends historical intrigue with fantasy powers, offering the same high‑stakes court drama and magical abilities that fans of Shadow and Bone love.

Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually... f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

TV Series · 2019

sci_fi_fantasy · action_adventure · family

A fan‑favorite that delivers a richly imagined world of insurgency and mystic conflict, echoing the epic battles and dark secrets of Ravka’s Shadow Fold.

Return to the world of Thra, where three Gelfling discover the horrifying secret behind the Skeksis' power and set out to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world.

Game of Thrones

TV Series · 2011

sci_fi_fantasy · drama · action_adventure

The closest semantic match, this critically acclaimed saga shares sprawling political intrigue, magical threats, and a battle‑for‑the‑throne vibe that will captivate Shadow and Bone enthusiasts.

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.

His Dark Materials

TV Series · 2019

sci_fi_fantasy · drama

A beloved adaptation that mixes prophecy, magic, and a young heroine’s journey across worlds, providing a safe yet thrilling complement to the Shadow and Bone experience.

Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

TV Series · 2026

drama · sci_fi_fantasy · action_adventure

A fresh, high‑octane adventure set before a beloved fantasy saga, this series offers the same blend of political intrigue and magical world‑building that makes My Lady Jane compelling, and its recent debut keeps the vibe modern.

A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros: a young, naive but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits await these improbable and incomparable friends.

The Last Kingdom

TV Series · 2015

action_adventure · drama · war_politics

A fan‑favorite epic that mixes gritty warfare with personal loyalty, echoing the fierce court battles and romantic stakes of My Lady Jane while delivering the visceral action that audiences adore.

A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with fictional characters, it is the story of how a people combined their strength under one of the most iconic kings of history in order to reclaim their land for themselves and build a place they call home.

Victoria

TV Series · 2016

drama

This critically praised period drama mirrors My Lady Jane’s focus on a young queen navigating power, love, and destiny, offering a richly textured, historically inspired narrative that resonates with viewers.

The story of Queen Victoria, who came to the throne at a time of great economic turbulence and resurgent republicanism – and died 64 years later the head of the largest empire the world had ever seen, having revitalised the throne’s public image and become “grandmother of Europe”.

The Crown

TV Series · 2016

drama

A universally acclaimed series that delves into monarchy, politics, and personal sacrifice, providing a timeless, high‑quality complement to the alternate‑history fantasy of My Lady Jane.

The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.

Shows Like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

What to Watch After Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

From Alchemy to Elemental: Four Must‑Watch Picks for Brotherhood Fans

TV Series Recommendations

These are the best shows similar to Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.

The Mighty Nein

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Shadow and Bone

Seis Manos

My Lady Jane

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance

Game of Thrones

His Dark Materials

More from the cast of Shadow and Bone

The Jetty

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

The Last Kingdom

Victoria

The Crown

More from the cast of My Lady Jane

A Discovery of Witches

Agatha Christie's Seven Dials

Castlevania: Nocturne

Washington Black