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Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2020
What hooked you in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia was the way ancient, world-altering stakes collide with the messy, personal growth of young heroes.
Books on the same thread
The Starless Crown
James Rollins · Book · 2022
Just as Wizards: Tales of Arcadia uses prophecy to drive its heroes, this quest narrative centers on a gifted student whose apocalyptic vision forces an alliance to save their world.
The Land of Stories 03: A Grimm Warning
Chris Colfer · Book · 2015
If you appreciated the way Wizards: Tales of Arcadia blends modern life with legendary lore, you will enjoy following these siblings as they navigate hidden fairy-tale worlds.
Hooky
Míriam Bonastre Tur · Book · 2021
Much like the magical destiny found in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia, this story follows young outcasts who must survive being hunted while embracing their complicated roles in a magical conflict.
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
Brandon Mull · Book · 2010
The struggle between good and evil in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia finds a parallel here, where family secrets and hidden sanctuaries pull ordinary teenagers into a high-stakes magical battle.
Films on the same thread
Nimona
Troy Quane · Film · 2023
You will recognize the outsider dynamic from Wizards: Tales of Arcadia in this tale of a knight and a shape-shifter teaming up to challenge societal norms and prove their innocence.
Trolls World Tour
Walt Dohrn · Film · 2020
Like the clashing civilizations in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia, this story explores how distinct groups with deep cultural differences must find unity to survive a threat to their worlds.
Wolfwalkers
Film · 2020
Fans of the clash between magic and civilization in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia will connect with this tale of a young apprentice whose friendship with a wild girl defies superstition.
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Johane Matte · Film · 2021
As a direct continuation of the conflict in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia, this film brings the Guardians of Arcadia together again to face ancient evils and save the world.
Podcasts on the same thread
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Dan Carlin · Podcast · 2025
If the historical weight and civilizational collapse in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia intrigued you, this deep dive into the consequences of power offers a similarly grounded, analytical perspective.
The Telepathy Tapes
Ky Dickens · Podcast · 2026
The wonder of exploring unexplained phenomena in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia is mirrored in this series, which applies rigorous inquiry to the mysteries of human potential and consciousness.
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Common questions
Is Wizards: Tales of Arcadia a standalone series?
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia is a limited series that features Merlin’s apprentice joining the heroes of Arcadia on a time-bending adventure. It focuses on the conflict between human, troll, and magical worlds within the established Tales of Arcadia universe created by Guillermo del Toro.
What is the premise of Wizards: Tales of Arcadia?
In Wizards: Tales of Arcadia, Merlin’s apprentice travels back to Camelot to embark on a time-bending adventure. The narrative centers on a brewing conflict that threatens the human, troll, and magical worlds as the characters navigate the consequences of their journey through time.
Who created Wizards: Tales of Arcadia?
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia was created by filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. Released in 2020, the series follows an apprentice of Merlin who joins forces with heroes from Arcadia to confront threats involving the human, troll, and magical realms during a time-bending mission to Camelot.
Does Wizards: Tales of Arcadia feature trolls?
Yes, trolls are a central element of the story in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia. The series explores a conflict brewing between the human, troll, and magical worlds, which Merlin’s apprentice and the heroes of Arcadia must navigate during their time-bending adventure in Camelot.