D&D 5E Best on screen depiction of the sorcerer class

[Khelon Testudo]

Also missing, Jeannie from I dream of Jeannie

I dunno, isn't she a djinn and her abilities innate?

 

[Panda-s1]

I dunno, isn't she a djinn and her abilities innate?

you mean like a sorcerer? :U

 

[MoonSong]

you mean like a sorcerer? :U

Yes, it was always my referent: Jeanie , Samantha, Sabrina
Nowadays is Jeanie, Samantha, Elsa

 

[MoonSong]

For me, the distinction between wizard and sorcerer would come from whether or not the power was based on learning lore or innate (or, I suppose granted by a patron for warlock). If it seems like the arcane caster is more based on study or structured learning, I'd go with wizard.

For example, Balthazar is definitely a wizard.

 

[Khelon Testudo]

Isn't there a difference between a humanoid with sorcerous heritage, and a celestial, elemental, or demonic being with innate magic?

 

[MoonSong]

Isn't there a difference between a humanoid with sorcerous heritage, and a celestial, elemental, or demonic being with innate magic?

It shouldn't?
Edit: and even if there was a difference, some creatures are so much humanoid-like that it doesn't make sense to make a difference?

 

[Panda-s1]

Isn't there a difference between a humanoid with sorcerous heritage, and a celestial, elemental, or demonic being with innate magic?

I mean what if I made a genasi or tiefling sorcerer?

 

[Khelon Testudo]

So, is Jeanie a djinn who is also a sorcerer, or are her powers innate to all djinn in the setting?

 

[Panda-s1]

So, is Jeanie a djinn who is also a sorcerer, or are her powers innate to all djinn in the setting?

idk my point is a sorcerer is someone who already has innate ability, I don't think it's necessary to dive into the lore of I Dream of Jeannie or make that sort of distinction for the sake of this poll since she's a humanoid who uses magic at will.

 

[Khelon Testudo]

Hmm. Maybe? But a dragon isn't a sorcerer, while a dragon-blood sorcerer is.