Paramount's 'Legend Of Vox Machina Meets The Witcher' Fantasy Series Deserves A Season 2

Published Sep 20, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Golden Axe.Paramount’s recent fantasy series understands the appeal of balancing an addictive story with nuanced characters and spectacular worldbuilding, which is why it's the perfect blend of The Witcher and The Legend of Vox Machina. As one of the most controversial fantasy shows on Netflix, The Witcher has endured its fair share of criticism, but its combination of monster hunting and dark fantasy has helped it remain one of the platform's most recognizable genre series. The Legend of Vox Machina, on the other hand, continues to be one of the best fantasy shows on Prime Video.

Golden Axe basically feels like what would happen if The Legend of Vox Machina and The Witcher were thrown into the same fantasy tavern and told to go on an adventure together. Based on the SEGA video game franchise, the animated series follows a group of warriors as they navigate a world filled with monsters, magic, and plenty of mayhem. Like The Legend of Vox Machina, it embraces the idea that fantasy heroes can be nuanced, while its monsters and sword-and-sorcery setting give it some of the darker genre flavor associated with The Witcher.

With mostly positive reviews from critics, Golden Axe is further proof that we are in the golden era of video game adaptations. Fans of the source material will without a doubt enjoy the Easter eggs littered throughout the series, while newcomers will appreciate the surprising depth of a show that is, more often than not, a little ridiculous. Given that the series debuted on September 16, 2026, Paramount has yet to renew Golden Axe for a sophomore season, but its first run has certainly given enough entertaining worldbuilding to suggest there is potential left for another installment.

The Golden Axe World Has Enough Depth For A Second Season

Golden Axe is based on the classic SEGA games, so it has a vast world to draw from. Season 1 sends Gilius Thunderhead, Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Hampton Squib through very different parts of Yuria, where they encounter the fantasy land's rich mythology. The animated fantasy series’ heroes also face several bad guys, but Death Adder is the most terrifying villain by far.

While audiences have seen a lot of Yuria so far, the magical kingdom has several other places the show has yet to explore, thus giving the sophomore season more potential storylines. Death Adder is Golden Axe’s main antagonist, and season 1 understandably builds toward confronting him. However, that doesn't mean he needs to remain the only source of conflict, as other antagonists such as the Bad Brothers and the giants are also just as fascinating. A second season could therefore shift the focus towards other threats, new magical creatures, or entirely new villains.

In the last episode of Golden Axe, it was revealed that Hampton has giant blood. That piece of information is particularly important, seeing as the show’s conclusion pointed to the giants being the next main villain. So far, Hampton has been depicted as the scrawny, weakest member of the group, but a second season could focus on his journey as he gets stronger and explores whether he is indeed the chosen one.

Golden Axe Season 1 Is Surprisingly Good Fun

From its first episode, Golden Axe understood exactly what kind of show it wanted to be. The series refuses to treat its source material as something that cannot be altered, using its characters and lore to create a richer story. Golden Axe turns its familiar swords-and-sorcery world into an irreverent comedy, making sure to have plenty of fun and games while giving its characters distinct personalities and depth.

Golden Axe leans heavily on its humor. There are still the usual fantasy tropes like chosen ones and magic, but these fantasy elements coexist with characters who often behave like complete idiots. The fantasy show is often absurd. It can be crude and violent, but that's what sets it apart, as it embraces the genre's tropes without leaning too heavily on them.

Each episode introduces new settings and creatures, so there is always a variety of characters to keep audiences entertained, especially because the narrator passes on some hilarious comments while the show’s heroes go on their adventure. Perhaps Golden Axe's best quality is that it feels like a game. Every episode is another level that has to be cleared before the showdown between good and bad.

Cast

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  Matthew Rhys

  Gilius Thunderhead (voice)

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  Hampton Squib (voice)

A new animated series drawn from the hit video game franchise finds legendary warriors Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead reuniting to save Yuria from the evil Death Adder.