If You're a Potterhead, These TV Shows Will Be Right Up Your (Diagon) Alley

What if Harry, Ron, and Hermione attended grad school, discovered a Narnia-like kingdom, and experimented with psychedelic drugs? You'd basically have The Magicians. This SYFY original series centers on a group of 20-something magicians who attend wizarding school in upstate New York and face all kinds of mythical beasts and dark magic. Just picture Dumbledore's Army with a lot more sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll.

Where to watch: Netflix

Focusing on one female and two male roommates sharing an apartment in Boston, this show gives us immediate Harry, Ron, and Hermione vibes — not to mention the fact that these roomies happen to be a vampire, a werewolf, and a ghost. Checking off all of the supernatural boxes, this show explores what it's like to be totally inhuman in a very human world. No word yet on whether Remus Lupin or Moaning Myrtle make a cameo appearance. (The original version is out of the UK, which may give you even more of a Harry Potter feel.)

Where to watch: Amazon Prime

For those who think the Potter franchise could have really benefited from an alien abduction, we've got the show for you. This WB classic only lasted for a few seasons in the early 2000s, but it packed in enough romantic teen drama and alien mystery to last a lifetime. Centering on a group of high schoolers in UFO hotbed Roswell, New Mexico, the show explores what happens when humans fall in love with human-like (and very attractive) aliens. Plus, the magic and friendship pull at our Potter-loving heartstrings.

Where to watch: Hulu

The reigning queens of the television witches, the ladies of Charmed were kicking butt and taking names long before Netflix was even on the horizon. The Halliwell sisters used their combined Power of Three to protect the innocent against the forces of evil and honed their powers until they were serious forces to be reckoned with. While a reboot of the series is allegedly in the works, the original Prue, Piper, and Phoebe will always have a special place in our hearts.

Where to watch: Netflix

Although this Netflix original series may not be for the scaredy cats out there, Hemlock Grove reminds us of the darker, creepier parts of the Potter franchise. It takes place in a fictional town in Pennsylvania that is full of secrets, housing strange creatures and even stranger residents. A series of recent brutal murders begin to uncover dark rumors, eventually leading to revelations about the town that are scarier than fiction.

Where to watch: Netflix

Although this show fits more comfortably in a world of superheroes than one of wizards, its group of young, talented protagonists hearken back to Rowling's books. When a group of high school students find out their parents are actually secret super villains, they must band together, hone their powers and investigate what their parents are really up to. (Think Harry's crusade against Snape in Sorcerer's Stone, but take it up a few notches.)

Where to watch: Hulu

This '90s classic has more girl power than you ever thought possible, from its strong, determined female lead to her intelligent, kindhearted best friend (who also happens to be an incredibly talented witch). The series might focus on a vampire slayer and the darkness she must vanquish, but it encompasses much deeper issues of love, friendship, family, and responsibility. Come for the variety of supernatural characters and killer fight scenes, but stay for the Angel vs. Spike debate.

Where to watch: Hulu