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15 shows you should watch if you loved 'Game of Thrones'
15 shows you should watch if you loved 'Game of Thrones'
Kim RenfroSep 26, 2020, 17:23 IST
Joffrey in "Game of Thrones" and Homelander in "The Boys," two of the best TV villains from the last decade.HBO and Amazon Prime
Insider's resident "Game of Thrones" expert Kim Renfro has picked 15 of her favorite TV shows that fans of the HBO fantasy series would also probably enjoy.
From HBO's other Emmy-winning drama, "Succession," to the irreverent superhero series "The Boys," there are plenty of phenomenal shows out there for "Game of Thrones" fans to dive into.
I've written hundreds of articles and an entire book about "Game of Thrones," and ever since it ended last year, I get asked the same set of questions all the time. Some of those are about my feelings on the show itself (which you can read here). But most common questions is what other shows I'm watching or really into now that "Game of Thrones" is over.
While many people look to other medieval-inspired fantasy to fill the "Game of Thrones" void, I tend to instead recommend shows that I simply loved — regardless of genre.
Some of these have direct links to "Game of Thrones," like composer Ramin Djawadi's work on "Westworld," or the Shakesperian-esque family dynamics of "Succession." Others are just shows that I cherish dearly, and if you're a "Game of Thrones" fan whose interests overlap with mine, then maybe you'll love them, too.
So here's a highly subjective list of all my favorite TV shows that I think a "Game of Thrones" fan would also like. Let's dive in.
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HBO's "Succession" will appeal to anyone who loved the intense family dynamics and power struggles of "Game of Thrones."
Jeremy Strong and Brian Cox costar in "Succession."
HBO
Amazon's "The Boys" is an upheaval of the superhero genre, just as "Game of Thrones" was for the fantasy genre.
Karl Urban costars in "The Boys."
Amazon Prime Video
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Nickelodeon's "Avatar: The Last Airbender" is a pitch-perfect fantasy-adventure story with incredibly satisfying character arcs.
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is streaming now on Netflix.
Nickelodeon
Netflix's "The End of the Fxxxing World" is a phenomenal modern story with a violent streak that "Game of Thrones" fans should be able to tolerate.
Alex Lawther and Jessica Barden costar in "The End of the Fxxxing World" on Netflix.
Netflix
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"The Leftovers" is a completely different type of sci-fi/fantasy show, but one you'll love if the grimness of "Game of Thrones" appealed to you.
Carrie Coon and Justin Theroux costar in "The Leftovers."
HBO
Netflix's "Dark" is another family-focused drama, but with a hardcore sci-fi storyline that will challenge you in the best way.
Louis Hofmann stars in "Dark."
Netflix
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Netflix's "Mindhunter" is just plain ol' great TV, and perfect for anyone who likes slow-burn dramas.
Cameron Britton costars in "Mindhunter."
Netflix
ITV's "Downton Abbey" is a wonderful period drama, with plenty of surprises and great side characters.
“Downton Abbey’”s attention to detail extends to the actresses’ subtle make-up.
ITV
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AMC's "Mad Men" is another great option if intricately told period dramas are your cup of tea.
Jon Hamm starred in "Mad Men."
AMC
Disney Plus' "The Mandalorian" is the closest you'll come to the viral popularity of "Game of Thrones."
New photos from "The Mandalorian" season two.
Disney Plus
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FX on Hulu's "Devs" is a phenomenal single-season sci-fi show.
Sonoya Mizuno stars in "Devs."
Raymond Liu/FX
Netflix's "Maniac" is also sci-fi, but it dabbles in other genres, too.
Justin Theroux costars in "Maniac."
Netflix
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HBO's "Watchmen" is a thrilling example of how adaptations can completely remix source material, and tell a new kind of hero origin story.
Regina King stars in "Watchmen."
HBO
HBO's "Westworld" is another tentpole series with incredible scope and ambition, similar to the groundbreaking achievements of "Game of Thrones."
Evan Rachel Wood stars in HBO's "Westworld."
HBO
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"Fleabag" is just flat-out one of the best TV shows I've ever seen. So everybody should watch it, including "Game of Thrones" fans.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge cocreated and stars in "Fleabag."
BBC Three/Amazon