8 Teen Supernatural Shows Carrie Fans Will Love
Stephen King’s Carrie is a story about a teenager whose powers grow dangerous under pressure, and the cruelty around her makes that power feel inevitable. If you love that mix of unease and supernatural force, this list brings together eight teen supernatural shows built on untested powers, hidden bloodlines and dangerous abilities.
Each entry gives you a clear premise, a central conflict and a reason it earned its place. We also look at the stakes for the characters, what fans and critics value and who will enjoy each show most.
The Secret Circle opens the countdown with its teen witches and family secrets, while Legacies and Shadowhunters bring school-based and demon-hunting power struggles. The list then moves through vampire feuds, a magical outsider and a Victorian ghost-hunting team.
Each entry explains what the show is about, what drives the story and why it works. We also note the tone, so you can match the show to your mood. Some are romantic, some are darker and a few are more atmospheric.
Streaming catalogues change often, and supernatural shows move between platforms and regions. Check your local service before you press play, and treat the platform notes as a guide rather than a guarantee.
The list mixes familiar favourites with a few shows that are easier to overlook. If you have already seen the big names, the lower entries are a good place to find a new supernatural story.
Many of these shows run for one or two seasons, which makes them easy to binge. Choose a shorter run for a single weekend, or a longer one if you want a world to settle into.
Whether you want romance, power struggles or a little darkness, there is plenty here to fill your watchlist. Each show gives you a different kind of teen supernatural story.
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1. The Secret Circle
Release date: 2011 to 2012 | The CW | Teen witch drama, one season
The Secret Circle is based on L.J. Smith’s novels and follows Cassie Blake, a teenager who moves to the coastal town of Chance Harbor after the death of her mother. Once there, she discovers that several students at her new school are witches and that she belongs to their secret circle because of a family legacy she never knew existed. Cassie’s arrival strengthens the group’s magic, but it also draws attention to long-buried secrets involving their parents and a tragedy from years earlier. As she learns how to control her abilities, she has to decide who she can trust in a town where almost every family seems to be hiding something.
The central conflict is Cassie’s search for the truth about her family while a sinister force grows in the town. The stakes include her friendships, her romance and the safety of the circle.
The series is glossy and dramatic, with a clear witchcraft identity and a Carrie-like sense of power out of control.
Why it ranks here: This show ranks first because its teen witches and power struggles echo the fear of untested abilities at the heart of Carrie.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans value its take on the witch story and its focus on friendship and power.
Who should watch: Viewers who enjoy teen witch stories with a dark edge.
Where to watch: Availability varies by region, so check your local service before you watch. The series ran for one season.
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2. Fate: The Winx Saga
Release date: 2021 to 2025 | Netflix | Fantasy teen series
Fate: The Winx Saga follows Bloom, a teenager raised in the human world who discovers that she is actually a fairy with unusually powerful fire magic. She is sent to Alfea, a boarding school in the Otherworld where fairies learn to control their abilities alongside young warriors known as Specialists. Bloom quickly bonds with a group of very different students, but questions about her birth, her powers and the people who brought her to the human world begin to consume her. The deeper she searches for answers, the more she uncovers dangerous secrets about Alfea and the supernatural forces surrounding it.
The central conflict is Bloom’s search for her place in a world of fairies and dangerous forces. The stakes include her friendships, her family and the battle between light and darkness.
The series is colourful and lively, with a playful tone that keeps the danger light.
Why it ranks here: This show ranks second because its magic school and rising powers give the teen story a lighter, friendly pull.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans value its colourful look and its focus on friendship.
Who should watch: Viewers who enjoy fairy-tale fantasy and teen power stories.
Where to watch: Netflix. Check your region to confirm the available seasons.
3. Legacies
Release date: 2018 to 2022 | The CW | Supernatural teen drama, four seasons
Legacies is a spin-off of The Originals and The Vampire Diaries, centred on Hope Mikaelson and the next generation of supernatural teenagers. Hope attends the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, where vampires, witches and werewolves are taught how to control their abilities while trying to live something close to a normal teenage life. The school is run by Alaric Saltzman, whose daughters Lizzie and Josie become central to Hope’s complicated circle of friendships and rivalries. Their lessons are repeatedly interrupted by monsters, ancient threats and personal choices that force the students to decide what kind of people they want to become.
The central conflict is the students’ struggle to control their powers and find their place in a dangerous world. The stakes include their friendships, their families and the threats around the school.
The series is lively and romantic, with a school setting and a clear link to its predecessors.
Why it ranks here: This show ranks third because its students with uncontrolled powers echo the fear and danger at the heart of Carrie.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans value its school setting, its romance and its ensemble.
Who should watch: Viewers who enjoy supernatural school stories.
Where to watch: Check availability in your region before you watch.
4. Shadowhunters
Release date: 2016 to 2019 | Freeform | Fantasy drama
Shadowhunters is based on Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments novels and begins with Clary Fray discovering that the world she knows is only one layer of reality. After her mother disappears, Clary learns that she comes from a bloodline of Shadowhunters, warriors trained to hunt demons and protect ordinary people from supernatural threats. She is pulled into the New York Institute, where she meets Jace, Isabelle and Alec and begins learning about runes, Downworlders and the hidden politics of their world. The search for her mother soon becomes tied to Clary’s own identity, forcing her to confront secrets about her family that change everything she thought she knew.
The central conflict is Clary’s struggle to understand her identity as her family and friends are pulled into a war between demons and hunters. The stakes include her family and the balance of the supernatural world.
The series is romantic and action-packed, with a rich world of runes and secret societies.
Why it ranks here: This show ranks fourth because its hidden bloodline and dangerous powers give it a strong supernatural pull.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans value its faithful characters, its romance and its wide world.
Who should watch: Viewers who enjoy demon hunters and romantic fantasy.
Where to watch: Check availability in your region before you watch.
5. First Kill
Release date: 2022 | Netflix | Vampire teen romance, one season
First Kill follows Juliette Fairmont, a teenage vampire who is approaching the point where her powerful family expects her to make her first kill. Juliette would rather live quietly and figure out her feelings for new girl Calliope Burns, but Calliope has a secret of her own: she comes from a family of highly trained monster hunters. Their attraction grows just as both families begin pushing them toward the roles they are supposed to play. What starts as a forbidden romance quickly becomes a supernatural family conflict in which love, loyalty and survival are constantly pulling them in opposite directions.
The central conflict is the teenager’s attempt to balance her loyalty to her family with her feelings for someone on the other side. The stakes include her safety, her relationships and the peace between the families.
The series is romantic and moody, with a strong focus on identity and first love.
Why it ranks here: This show ranks fifth because its dangerous bloodlines and forbidden love echo the supernatural pressure of Carrie.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans value its moody romance and its focus on first love and identity.
Who should watch: Viewers who enjoy teen vampire romance and family rivalry.
Where to watch: Netflix. Check availability in your region before you watch.
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6. The Order
Release date: 2019 to 2020 | Netflix | Supernatural mystery drama, two seasons
The Order follows Jack Morton, a university freshman who arrives at Belgrave University with a private mission connected to the mysterious Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose. He soon discovers that the Order is a secret magical society operating beneath the surface of campus life, with rituals, rivalries and dangerous ambitions of its own. Jack is pulled even deeper into the supernatural world when he becomes involved with a group of werewolves who are fighting against dark magic. Trying to move between both sides leaves him surrounded by people with competing agendas while he searches for the truth about his family and his place in their conflict.
The central conflict is the student’s growing involvement with the society and its rivals, as he uncovers the truth about his own place in it. The stakes include his safety, his friendships and the secrets of the society.
The series is moody and romantic, with a campus setting and a slow build of tension.
Why it ranks here: This show ranks sixth because its secret society and hidden bloodline give the supernatural story a tense edge.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans value its moody atmosphere and its slow reveal of the society’s rules.
Who should watch: Viewers who enjoy campus mysteries and secret societies.
Where to watch: Netflix. Check availability and season details in your region before you watch.
7. Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself
Release date: 2019 | Netflix | Fantasy teen drama
Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself is based on Sally Green’s novels and follows Nathan Byrne, a teenager born into a world divided between rival witch factions. Nathan is the son of Marcus Edge, one of the most feared blood witches alive, which means the ruling witch council watches him from childhood and assumes he may become just as dangerous. As his seventeenth birthday approaches, Nathan needs to receive his family blood and complete a coming-of-age ritual before his powers fully emerge. His journey brings him together with Annalise and Gabriel, and the three are pushed across a violent supernatural world where Nathan must decide whether his parentage will define him.
The central conflict is Nathan’s struggle to control his powers and his identity in a world that fears him. The stakes include his safety, his family and the chance to choose his own future.
The series is dark, moody and full of witch-clan politics.
Why it ranks here: This show ranks seventh because its supernatural bloodline and dangerous powers echo the fear that follows Carrie.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans value its outsider hero, its inventive magic system and its dark edge.
Who should watch: Viewers who enjoy witch stories and outsider heroes.
Where to watch: Netflix. Confirm availability in your region before you watch.
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8. The Irregulars
Release date: 2021 | Netflix | Supernatural period drama, one season
The Irregulars is set in Victorian London and follows Bea, Jessie, Billy and Spike, a group of streetwise teenagers struggling to survive on the margins of the city. Their lives change when Dr John Watson hires them to investigate crimes that are too strange for ordinary police work, while Sherlock Holmes remains largely hidden from view. The cases quickly move beyond simple mysteries and into possessions, supernatural creatures and forces connected to a growing tear between worlds. Jessie’s own unusual abilities become increasingly important, turning the group from hired helpers into the people standing between London and something far more dangerous.
The central conflict is the team’s attempt to solve a series of eerie crimes while their own powers and pasts come to light. The stakes include their safety and the secrets of the city.
The series is dark, gritty and atmospheric, with a strong sense of period detail.
Why it ranks here: This show ranks eighth because its outsider teens with uncanny powers give it a Carrie-like sense of unease.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans value its atmosphere, its period setting and its outsider heroes.
Who should watch: Viewers who enjoy gothic period mysteries.
Where to watch: Netflix. The series ran for one season. Check availability in your region.
Why Supernatural Teens Make Such Compelling Stories
Teen supernatural stories work because they turn adolescence into a question of power. Being a teenager already feels uncontrollable, so a story about powers that grow out of control feels both frightening and familiar.
Many of these shows also explore belonging, identity and the cost of being different. That emotional core is what makes a supernatural teen story worth watching.
How to Choose Your First Watch
Start with the mood you want. For a witchy start, The Secret Circle is the place to begin. For a darker, more atmospheric story, The Irregulars or Half Bad are strong choices.
Think about how long you have. The Irregulars and First Kill suit a short binge, while Legacies and Shadowhunters offer longer runs.
Check IMDb for cast and season details, Rotten Tomatoes for critic reviews, and Wikipedia for background before you start.
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Final Thoughts
The best teen supernatural shows for Carrie fans combine power, mystery and emotional weight. Whichever you choose, you will have a story about the unsettling side of growing up.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which show is closest to Carrie?
Half Bad and The Secret Circle both explore dangerous powers and family secrets.
Is The Order a series?
Yes. It is a Netflix supernatural mystery with two seasons.
Is Shadowhunters based on books?
Yes. It is based on Cassandra Clare’s novels.
Is Half Bad based on books?
Yes. It is based on Sally Green’s novels.
Is The Irregulars a horror show?
It is a dark supernatural mystery with a gothic tone.
Is First Kill for teens?
It is a teen vampire romance, though its themes should be checked before you watch.
Does Carrie have a TV series?
Not in this list. Carrie is a Stephen King novel with film adaptations.
Which show has one season?
The Secret Circle and The Irregulars each ran for one season.
Is Legacies a spin-off?
Yes. It is a spin-off of The Originals and The Vampire Diaries.
Where can I find more teen supernatural shows?
Each platform publishes its own catalogue, and reference sites such as IMDb list shows by genre.
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