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TV shows that are based around the genres of fantasy almost inevitably contain mentions of a secret society. Secret societies are an interesting element in TV shows, and they add a dash of magic, mayhem, and a whimsical quality to the series.
Some of these secret societies are benevolent, while others are pure evil. However, in all cases, they are powerful and insidious. Here are 7 such powerful secret societies that viewers have seen on TV shows.
Time Variance Authority, The Red Lotus, and other powerful secret societies in TV shows
1. Blind Eye Society – Gravity Falls
Created by Alex Hirsch, this animated mystery and comedy series features the voices of Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, and others. The show’s focus is on the adventures of Dipper Pines (Ritter) and his twin sister Mabel (Schaal), who decide to spend their summer holidays with their great-uncle Stan (Hirsch). The twins’ uncle lives in Gravity Falls, Oregon, and the town is beset by many paranormal incidents and supernatural creatures.
One of the most loved animated TV shows, Gravity Falls is full of adventures as Dipper and Mabel help their uncle with their business and investigate local mysteries. As the TV show's central focus is on strange occurrences, it is natural to have a powerful secret society as well.
One such society in the show is the Blind Eye Society, which is quirky and even hilarious. It was founded by McGucket. McGucket’s goal was to remove unwanted memories, so he created a device that he used on himself. However, the device has negative side effects, and McGucket’s mind began to deteriorate.
The secret society he created remains active and tries to keep the supernatural secrets from the rest of the Gravity Falls’ citizens. The show features some bizarre stories, and the Blind Eye Society is hilarious, but it is shown having immense powers. It is one of those TV shows that has received critical and commercial acclaim for its animation, humor, and writing.
2. The Lodge – The Witcher
Based on the book series by the author Andrzej Sapkowski, this fantasy drama series is created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. The show stars Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan. The series is set in a fictional and medieval-inspired world known as the Continent. One of the intriguing fantasy TV shows, The Witcher focuses on Geralt of Rivia (Cavill), a magically enhanced monster hunter known as the “witcher.”
The series also focuses on Ciri (Allan), who is the crown princess of Cintra, and she has magical powers because she has inherited the Elder Blood. The TV show’s focus is on these two characters, Geralt and Ciri, who are linked to each other by destiny. Geralt becomes the princess’s protector and has to fight the various evil enemies who want to exploit Ciri for her powerful magic and the Elder Blood.
The show became instantly popular, and as a fantasy series, it is natural that it will mention a secret society. The Lodge is the powerful secret society in the show. It is also called the Lodge of Sorceresses and is one of the most iconic fantasy secret societies in any of the TV shows. The society was founded by Philippa Eilhart and has some of the most powerful female mages as its members.
3. Time Variance Authority – Loki
Created by Michael Waldron and based on the characters in Marvel comics, this fantasy series features Tom Hiddleston, Tara Strong, and others. The show is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and focuses on the mischievous antagonist Loki (Hiddleston), who creates an alternate version of himself and creates a new timeline after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
The TV show’s focus is on Loki being presented a choice by the powerful society of Time Variance Authority (TVA) and either being erased from existence because of being a variant in time, or helping to fix the timeline and stop a greater threat. Thus, the bureaucratic and highly powerful TVA society is of much importance to the show. The society exists outside of time and space, and it is one of the most powerful and significant societies in any of the TV shows.
The TVA’s purpose is singular: it must maintain the Sacred Timeline—a collection of universes that follow the safe baseline. Whenever a universe deviates, the members of the TVA step in and brutally erase the timeline and everything in it. Therefore, this society is one of the most significant aspects of one of Marvel's well-performing TV shows and helps keep the multiverse of the MCU in check.
4. Volunteer Fire Department – A Series of Unfortunate Events
Based on the book series of the same name by Lemony Snicket, this black comedy and drama series features Neil Patrick Harris, Louis Hynes, and others. Like the book, the TV shows’ focus is on the adventures and exploits of the three Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny.
The three children’s parents died, and their home was destroyed. As the trio gets shuffled from one foster home to the next, Count Olaf is in pursuit of them. Olaf wants the children because he wants to gain control of the Baudelaire empire before Violet comes of age. Amid all this, the three children discover the connections their parents had with the Volunteer Fire Department, or the VFD.
The VFD is an elusive secret society and is the TV show’s main focus. The secret society is an ancient organization, and its members include Count Olaf, the Baudelaire parents, and almost all of the adults who appear on the show.
The society is complex and secretive, as it has two sects. One of the sects is compassionate and benevolent, while the other is evil and believes in starting fires. Therefore, the good part of society has to fight fires literally and metaphorically and keep the world safe. However, the people in the other sect start the fire and use their power and influence to commit a lot of evil acts.
5. The Red Lotus – Avatar: The Legend of Korra
Created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this animated fantasy and action-drama series is a sequel to the previous series, Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The TV show’s focus is on a fictional world where a select few people can telekinetically manipulate or bend one of the four elements—water, earth, fire, and air. Only one individual, however, can bend all four elements. He is known as the “Avatar” and is responsible for keeping the world in balance.
The TV show’s focus is on Avatar Korra, who is the successor of Aang and his reincarnation. She must now face political and spiritual challenges in a modernized world. The show features the voices of JK Simmons, Janet Varney, and others. The show features the antagonistic secret society of The Red Lotus, which is an offshoot of the older and much more benevolent society of the Order of the White Lotus.
While the White Lotus was committed to sharing knowledge and protecting the Avatar, the Red Lotus is sinister and evil. The members of the Red Lotus see themselves as anarchists and see the world’s current system as corrupt. Therefore, they believe in fighting for freedom and want to burn down every institution in the world. Therefore, the Avatar has to keep them in check, and the secret society is one of the most powerful in any of the TV shows.
6. HYDRA – Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
Based on the Marvel comics organization, this superhero series is created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon, and Maurissa Tancharoen.
The show focuses on a group of superheroes who are the agents of SHIELD and must deal with evil forces like HYDRA, alien species, and Inhumans. The full form of SHIELD is Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. Set in the MCU, the TV shows’ focus is on the adventures of the peacekeeping spy agency. The series features Clark Gregg, Brett Dalton, and others.
One of the primary villains in the show is HYDRA, which is an insidious secret society that aligned itself with Nazi Germany and survived for decades within the SHIELD and remained undetected. However, its presence is revealed in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The secret society is one of the most powerful in any of the TV shows and wants to dominate the world.
One of the underrated Marvel TV shows, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. explores HYDRA in much more detail and reveals its ancient roots. The society is an ancient conspiracy that dates back thousands of years. The many iterations of the society are devoted to the Inhuman Hive, and all of their plots end with the Hive returning to take over Earth.
7. The Temps Commission – The Umbrella Academy
Created by Steve Blackman and based on the comic book series of the same name by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá, this superhero comedy-drama show is developed by Jeremy Slater. One of the insightful science-fantasy TV shows, The Umbrella Academy focuses on a dysfunctional family that has adopted siblings, all of whom are superheroes.
These siblings are superheroes because they were born simultaneously on October 1, 1989, when 43 women around the world gave birth without having any previous symptoms. Seven of these 43 children are adopted by the billionaire Sir Reginald Hargreeves and made into a superhero team. However, the siblings must reunite for their father’s funeral and protect the world from an imminent danger.
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The show's list of actors includes Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, and others. The series has received a lot of awards and has been a critical and commercial hit. The TV show’s biggest focus is on The Temps Commission, which also threatens the superhero siblings.
The secret organization claims that it protects space and time. They claim that they make things happen when needed, and they dispatch agents throughout time for this purpose. However, the Temps Commission is entirely unseen and takes drastic measures to achieve its goals. Many agents are quirky and petty and keep a tight grip on the world, making them one of the cool secret society members on TV shows.
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