Twin Peaks

It may not be the to come to mind when thinking fantasy, but Twin Peaks is one of the best. Masterminded by David Lynch, it tells of a murder in the synonymous town, merging dark fantasy, mystery, and soap opera. Daring to do something different for its time, the show moves away from the traditional model of a linear plot and likeable characters. It's confusing, disorienting, focused on individual moments rather than a cohesive whole, yet working all the same. Though the murder of Laura Palmer is a key driving point, it's more of a vessel for characterization. The focus is just as much on the residents, their interactions with each other, and their strange quirks. Using the supernatural world of his dreams to solve the case, Dale Cooper acts a stark contrast to the sitcoms of the time, and remains one of the best characters on TV.