In my previous posting about a few weeks ago, I mentioned that I started watching again, the TV series Game of Thrones on HBO Max. Today I finished the 8 Seasons and it solidified my opinion and agreed with most of the critics that GOT is the best TV series of all Time. It has everything entertaining( murder, sex, violence, treason, epic battles, dragons and nudity ) and the several minor story lines( besides the 3 major story lines) that are complex, intriguing with a lot of dramatic twists and an ending most viewers did not expect or like.
I also mentioned the new Netflix TV Series- Squid Game
from Korea- the most popular and widely viewed series on Netflix
currently. I enjoyed very much both series and both series have
unpopular endings. Because I love both Series, I searched for TV series
similar to GOT and Squid Game. Today, I learned that Season 2 of Squid
Game have been approved.
Here's a summary of TV Shows similar to Game of Thrones.
In this list I have watched all the shows on Netflix, Hulu, Showtime and HBO Max. I have not seen the Series on Apple TV+ and Starz ( except Outlander).Foundation
Lou Llobell, Foundation
Apple TV+What if Game of Thrones... but in space? That's kind of what Apple TV+'s Foundation
is going for, with its bottomless budget and the incredibly rich
universes it inhabits. The sci-fi series follows an autocratic regime
that decides a mathematician's warning that the empire is about to fall
and send mankind into a period of dark ages is scientific nonsense, so
it's ignored by banishing the mathematician and his believers to the
outer reaches of the universe. With a variety of biomes, intricate
politics, and fantastic fashion, Foundation will remind you a lot of your favorite fantasy show. [Watch on Apple TV+]
Outlander
Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, Outlander
Jason Bell/StarzDepending on who you ask, Outlander
is either the sexiest show on TV, or it's a historical drama with a
touch of sci-fi. Or maybe it's both! Based on the book series by Diana
Gabaldon, Outlander revolves around Claire (Caitriona Balfe), a married World War II nurse who, after mysteriously time traveling back to 1743, falls in love with Jamie (Sam Heughan), a young Scottish warrior. You should know upfront that it definitely lacks the near-constant thrill that Game of Thrones
brought (there are way less expensive battle scenes, is what I'm
saying), but if you're looking for something that will give you an
occasionally accurate history lesson and get you invested in a sweeping
romance that spans centuries, Outlander is the show for you. [Watch on Netflix]
Black Sails
Black Sails
StarzBlack Sails is about pirates, but not the fun, rum-drinking Pirates of the Caribbean kind: These are gritty pirates. A prequel to Treasure Island, Black Sails is set in the early 1700s and revolves around Captain Flint's (Toby Stephens) debaucherous life as the leader of a band of swashbucklers. He brings on Long John Silver (Luke Arnold) as a member of his crew, and together, they engage in a sprawling battle for New Providence Island. Black Sails has often been compared to Game of Thrones,
and even though it's not a fantasy, there are plenty of elements about
this show that fans will recognize and enjoy: its period setting, its
excellent characters, its engaging storytelling and world-building, and
some beautifully shot battle scenes. (And some gratuitous nudity.) Also,
if it helps, the ending wasn't anywhere near as divisive. [Watch on Starz]
Spartacus
Andy Whitfield, Spartacus: Blood and Sand
StarzIf what you're really looking for in your post-Game of Thrones watching life is just people battling each other, look no further than Spartacus.
This show, set in the 72 B.C. era Roman Empire, is about gladiators,
which means it has blood and violence to spare. It has everything you're
probably looking for: brutal fighting, betrayal, sex and nudity
(seriously, when the characters on this show aren't trying to maim each
other, there's a good chance it's because they're too busy having sex),
and gore that's as exciting to look at as it is absolutely disgusting. [Watch on Starz]
The Borgias
Gina McKee and François Arnaud, The Borgias
ShowtimeFor anyone whose favorite part of Game of Thrones was the twisted family dynamics, meet The Borgias.
The show, set in Renaissance-era Italy, follows the ruthless and
scandalous Borgia family who are willing to do just about anything to
maintain their power. When the show begins, Rodrigo (Jeremy Irons)
has just become Pope Alexander VI by using nefarious tactics, which is
probably the least insane thing that happens throughout its three
seasons. This show has a healthy amount of blood and violence, but the
things that makes this show most compelling are the characters and the
ways they interact with each other. The Borgias is not at all afraid to shy away from incest, so Game of Thrones fans should feel right at home. [Watch on Netflix]
Rome
Ciaran Hinds, Rome
HBOIt's hard to remember a time before Game of Thrones, but I promise it once existed. In fact, back in 2005, HBO made Rome,
a highly underrated drama set amid ancient Rome's transition from
republic to empire. It's a short watch (only two seasons!) that has
basically everything you're probably looking for: rival families trapped
in power struggles with each other, well-choreographed fight scenes,
intriguing characters, and more. Plenty of shows wish they could be the
next Game of Thrones, but Rome was Game of Thrones before Game of Thrones even existed. [Watch on HBO Max]
The Witcher
Henry Cavill, The Witcher
Katalin Vermes/NetflixThe Witcher, which is based on Andrzej Sapkowski's book series, stars Henry Cavill as monster hunter Geralt of Rivia, a witcher whose destiny becomes bound to the sorceress Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and the powerful princess Ciri (Freya Allan).
In case it wasn't already clear, this is a fantasy show, dealing with
magic, knights, and terrifying monsters. There's been a lot of debate
about whether or not The Witcher is trying to come up in Game of Thrones'
image, and the comparisons are obvious, but this show isn't Netflix's
attempt at a carbon copy. It's much more fantastical and centers around a
smaller group of characters, leaning more into the "fulfilling your
destiny" of it all. You will definitely walk away with the "Toss a Coin
to Your Witcher" song stuck in your head. [Watch on Netflix]
The Tudors
Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Natalie Dormer, The Tudors
ShowtimeThe real draw here is Natalie Dormer, who, a few years before donning Margaery Tyrell's curly wig, played Anne Boleyn on The Tudors. Showtime's historical drama is set during King Henry VIII's (played here by Jonathan Rhys Meyers)
tenure, touching on everything from his political struggles to his many
wives, which is arguably what he's most famous for. If you already know
the story of King Henry, there's not much here that will surprise you,
but it's still a great drama with a strong cast that's a must-watch for
anyone who loved the royal family stuff in Game of Thrones. [Watch on Showtime]
The Last Kingdom
Alexander Dreymon and Emily Cox, The Last Kingdom
Joss Barratt/NetflixSet in 866, The Last Kingdom tells the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon),
a Saxon warrior raised from childhood as a Viking after Vikings invaded
his home. The show is a great mix of politics, family, and war, and
it's adrenaline-pumping in all the right ways. If you were disappointed
by Daenerys' messy descent into Game of Thrones' designated villain, The Last Kingdom kind of makes up for that with Brida's (Emily Cox) own dark journey, which feels more warranted thanks to the way the show fleshes it out over several seasons. [Watch on Netflix]
Vikings
Vikings
Jonathan Hession/HistorySpeaking of Vikings, have you checked out Vikings? Originally following the story of Ragnar Lothbrok (Travis Fimmel), a Viking farmer who went on to become one of the most infamous Vikings in history, the drama is based on actual events and later transitions to focus more on his sons, including Ivar the Boneless (Alex Høgh) and Bjorn Ironside (Alexander Ludwig). Like Game of Thrones, Vikings is an epic that spans many years, and delights in exploring power struggles, how leaders fall, and family politics. It's the historical drama you've been looking for. Especially if you like a massive, big-budget battle once or twice a season. [Watch on Hulu, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video]
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