10 Fantasy TV Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spinoffs

There are several characters from various fantasy TV shows that deserve their own spinoffs. Fantasy TV has introduced many iconic characters, from Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen to Avatar: The Last Airbender's Katara. Many fantasy TV shows have excellent villains, and other fantasy TV shows have compelling ensemble casts. Memorable fantasy characters expand beyond TV as well, including great fantasy book series with strong female main characters and fantasy movie franchises with unforgettable protagonists. There is no shortage of compelling fantasy characters across various forms of media.

Some fantasy TV characters are so memorable that they deserve a chance to shine on their own. Game of Thrones has several upcoming spinoffs covering various members of House Targaryen, one of the most popular houses in Westeros (primarily attributed to Daenerys' impact). Other TV shows and movies beyond fantasy have resulted in successful spinoffs, such as XO, Kitty, and Young Sheldon. However, several fantasy TV characters deserve their own spinoff but have not had the chance to have one yet. The reasons vary from spinoff potential to character popularity to providing closure.

10 Arya Stark - Game Of Thrones

Arya Stark Should Eventually Return To Winterfell

Despite the many Game of Thrones spinoffs in the works, none of them include House Stark. In fact, all the upcoming Game of Thrones spinoffs notably ignore House Stark—a perplexing characteristic, especially given that the original show starts and ends with them. There is also a lot of potential for a House Stark spinoff, whether in King's Landing with King Bran, or in Winterfell with the Queen of the North, or beyond the wall with Jon Snow. Many fascinating stories also involve House Stark, including Brandon the Builder, Brandon the Breaker, and the Laughing Wolf (Rickard Stark).

A Song of Ice and Fire By George R.R. Martin
Book	Publication Date	*Corresponding Game of Thrones* Season**	Arya Stark's Storyline in Game of Thrones
A Game of Thrones	August 6, 1996	Season 1	Arya in King's Landing until she leaves with Yoren for the Wall.
A Clash of Kings	November 16, 1998	Season 2	Arya Stark's arc in Harrenhal.
A Storm of Swords	August 8, 2000	Season 3, Season 4	Arya Stark's arc with the Brotherhood Without Banners until the Hound kidnaps her.
A Feast for Crows	October 17, 2005	Season 5	Arya Stark's arc with the Hound before she goes to Braavos.
A Dance with Dragons	July 12, 2011	Season 5	Arya's arc in Braavos begins.
The Winds of Winter	TBA	N/A (Seasons 6 & 7 original material)	Arya's arc in Braavos concludes.
A Dream of Spring	TBA	N/A (Seasons 6 & 7 original material)	Arya goes home, reunites with her family, kills the Night King, and sails west.

The Stark with arguably the most potential for a spinoff is Arya. The last two seasons of Game of Thrones were arguably a disservice to Arya's arc, from Game of Thrones downplaying Arya's bond with Nymeria to her strange fake rivalry with Sansa in season 7 (without actually addressing any of their issues). While it was exciting for Arya Stark to kill the Night King in Game of Thrones, the decision was unexpected, and its execution was underwhelming. However, the most unjust part of Arya's arc involves where she ends up—sailing away from Westeros, heading west.

Arya's entire story involves going home to Winterfell and reclaiming her Stark identity. While she sails west under House Stark banners, it is still baffling that she leaves the North so soon after returning. An Arya Stark spinoff would allow Arya to journey west, undergo character development, endure adventures, and eventually realize that she belongs in the North alongside Sansa. Notably, George R.R. Martin teased a project with Arya's actor, Maisie Williams, meaning that a real Arya Stark spinoff might be in the works.

9 Baela & Rhaena Targaryen - House of the Dragon

Baela & Rhaena Survive The Dance of Dragons

The majority of House of the Dragon's characters will perish before the show's end, following the events of Fire & Blood. That includes Rhaenyra Targaryen, who will likely die at the hands of her half-brother and nemesis, Aegon Targaryen II. Aegon will become king for a brief period before he dies due to poison. However, several House of the Dragon characters will survive the Dance of Dragons, including Daemon's daughters, Baela and Rhaena Targaryen. Baela faces death a few times, but she evades it and survives.

While Baela and Rhaena lead separate lives, both their fates are compelling enough to warrant potential spinoffs. Baela marries Alyn after he is legitimized as Alyn Velaryon, and they have a daughter, Laena. However, their marriage is unhappy, and Alyn does not remain faithful. Regardless, this spinoff would provide insight into Driftmark's politics and how the people heal after the Targaryen Civil War. As for Rhaena, she marries twice, to Ser Corwyn Corbray and Garamund Hightower. Corbray dies before they have children, so Rhaena marries Garamund.

Rhaena's story is particularly interesting because she is known as the last dragonrider before Daenerys Targaryen births dragons over 100 years later. Her relationship with Garmund is also fascinating because he is a Hightower, suggesting they settle in Oldtown. While Garmund's older brother, Lyonel, is the Hightower heir, a popular theory involves the present-day Tyrells descending from Garmund because Lord Mace Tyrell marries Alerie Hightower. Although it is highly unlikely, it is still a compelling theory that provides the potential for a spinoff centering on Rhaena and her family.

8 The Crows - Shadow & Bone

Netflix Canceled The Shadow & Bone Spinoff

The popular show based on Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse aired for two seasons before Netflix notoriously canceled Shadow & Bone after season 2. One of the reasons why this cancelation was widely talked about is because it also inevitably canceled the plans for the Six of Crows spinoff. When Shadow & Bone first premiered, the show surprisingly combined storylines from the Shadow & Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows duology, with plans to split them into separate shows after season 2. However, Shadow & Bone's cancelation instigated several unresolved storylines, including the iconic heist from the Six of Crows duology.

It is frustrating that Shadow & Bone did not adapt the Ice Court storyline when it had the chance, and now, it will not happen. Audiences who have not read the books will not see overcoming their trauma to be together, Wylan defeating his abusive father, Jesper reuniting with his father, or Nina and Matthias reconciling. Although one of the writers spoke about the canceled Shadow & Bone spinoff, it does not change the fact that Kaz Brekker's Crows will never be front and center of their own story.

7 Ekko - Arcane

Arcane's Ending Leaves Room For Ekko's Future

Ekko's storyline in Arcane season 2 is a fascinating twist that opens the doors for a potential Ekko spinoff. Ekko spends the majority of Arcane season 2 in an alternate dimension where Hextech does not exist. As a result, he partners with Heimerdinger, and they establish the revolutionary Zero Drive, which explains Ekko's time-bending powers in League of Legends. Ekko eventually returns to his original universe, but not without his mentor, Heimerdinger—who sacrifices himself so that Ekko can return home.

There are plans for additional League of Legends adaptations.

Ekko also loses his newfound friendship with Jinx. Despite their turbulent dynamic in the original universe, Ekko surprisingly bonds with Jinx in the alternate dimension. While Ekko's future is uncertain, except for him surviving the war, there is still potential for a spinoff that focuses on him. An Ekko spinoff would allow Ekko to grieve while moving on and finding a new purpose in life.

6 Janet - The Good Place

Janet's Role Allows Her To Encounter Various Scenarios In The Afterlife

The Good Place's season 4 ending provides a tone of finality for the show, but there is surprisingly potential for a spinoff. In the show's finale, Janet takes the job of helping people residing in the Good Place pass on to the unknown. Janet's new role provides a great premise for a spinoff focusing on her. Janet must help countless souls pass through the door, meeting many new people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Establishing stakes is also possible if Janet meets people reluctant to leave the Good Place, even when they are ready.

This premise would greatly impact her character and allow Janet to see the world differently, especially since she spent so much time with the original characters of The Good Place.

Janet would also have the opportunity to form new friendships and relationships, even without intending to. This premise would greatly impact her character and allow Janet to see the world differently, especially since she spent so much time with the original characters of The Good Place. Janet would constantly learn new things and adapt her way of thinking, sending her on fun adventures that would provide compelling storylines for a spinoff.

5 Josie Saltzman - Legacies

Legacies Failed Josie Saltzman

One of fantasy TV's most shocking character departures involves Legacies' Josie Saltzman. There is nothing unique about Josie's exit, quite literally—she gets on a bus in Legacies season 4, episode 9, "I Can't Be the One to Stop You," and just never returns to the Salvatore Boarding School for the Young & Gifted. A later line indicates Josie simply went on vacation, an insulting narrative decision that completely disrespects Josie, Lizzie, and Hope.

Josie's exit also could not have occurred at a worse time, with Lizzie dying in the same episode and Hope's humanity still turned off. Josie is not there for Lizzie to adapt to vampirism and her sire bond with Hope, and Josie is not there when Hope finally regains her humanity in Legacies. A Josie Saltzman spinoff would explain why she disappeared so suddenly and potentially fix her disastrous exit. The writers of Legacies owe it to audiences, but more importantly, to Josie, Lizzie, and Hope.

4 Kira Yukimura - Teen Wolf

Kira Yukimura Deserves Her Own Story

Teen Wolf has made many mistakes over the years, from the Teen Wolf movie failing the show's friendships to Scott and Malia getting together in the final season because they were the only single characters left. However, Teen Wolf's biggest mistake is their abhorrent treatment of Kira Yukimura. Kira is first introduced in Teen Wolf season 3, episode 13, "Anchors," and she becomes one of the show's best characters—and one of Teen Wolf's most underappreciated characters. Kira is a Thunder Kitsune, but in Teen Wolf season 5, she begins having problems with her powers.

Kira begins to lose control over her fox spirit, which leads her to temporarily move to New Mexico to live with Skinwalkers and train with them until she masters her Kitsune powers. This event occurs in the Teen Wolf season 5 finale. However, the show forgets about Kira afterward, to the point where her best friend, Malia, and her boyfriend, Scott, get together, even though Scott and Kira never break up. Kira deserves her own spinoff that portrays her time with the Skinwalkers, finally puts her front and center of the narrative, and explores great opportunities for her character.

3 Mulan - Once Upon A Time

Mulan's Story Is Not Over Yet

One of Once Upon a Time's most memorable characters is Mulan. The show introduces her in season 1, episode 2, "Broken," and portrays her as Aurora and Phillip's best friend. Once Upon a Time's interpretation of Mulan is iconic, from her strong independence to her unexpected vulnerable moments. In a shocking twist, Mulan attempts to confess her romantic feelings for Aurora, only to change her mind because Aurora and Phillip are expecting a baby. Not wanting to intrude, Mulan decides to leave them and join Robin Hood to deal with her heartbreak.

Afterward, Mulan only reappears for two episodes in Once Upon a Time season 5—in episode 9, "The Bear King," and episode 18, "Ruby Slippers." Her adventure with Merida and Ruby in "The Bear King" is a great continuation of Mulan's arc, but "Ruby Slippers" only features Mulan as a plot device. Mulan is never seen again, prompting the realization that Once Upon a Time should have treated her better. Mulan deserves her own spinoff to find her place in the world and her own happiness.

2 Sokka - Avatar: The Last Airbender

Sokka's Future Post-Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Not As Clear As Some Of The Other Characters

Avatar: The Last Airbender has many comics that take place after the show ends, featuring stories that focus primarily on Aang and Zuko but feature other beloved characters such as Katara, Toph, Sokka, Suki, Azula, Ty Lee, and Mai. Sokka is one of the best characters in Avatar: The Last Airbender and one of the most beloved. Sokka eventually became the Southern Water Tribe representative and the chairman of the United Republic Council in Republic City. Otherwise, not much is known about his life after the show.

Avatar: The Last Airbender has several spinoffs already established and in the works, including a movie of Team Avatar as adults. However, Sokka is a popular character who deserves his chance to shine. There should be a spinoff featuring Sokka and his adventures as he grows. Sokka's spinoff would be funny, entertaining, and a great reminder of why Avatar: The Last Airbender is so special.

1 Tabitha Tate - Riverdale

Tabitha Tate Deserved Better

Riverdale season 5 introduces Pop's granddaughter, Tabitha Tate. She comes to live in Riverdale to take over Pop's, but she gets involved in the town's mysteries and shenanigans. While Riverdale utilizes her in seasons 5 and 6, the show treats her abysmally in season 7. Tabitha gains the ability to time travel, which allows her to save everyone and transport them to the 1950s. However, Tabitha is rarely present during season 7. According to Collider, Riverdale season 7 treats Tabitha like a plot device rather than her own character.

Tabitha barely appears until the penultimate episode and only does to restore everyone's memories. She barely has an independent arc, and not much is known about where she goes after restoring her friends' memories other than to the present day. Tabitha deserves her own spinoff to provide closure to her arc while allowing her to go on her own fantasy adventures as a time traveler. This spinoff would also illustrate Tabitha's irreplaceability and why her character is so important and compelling.

Source: Collider

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