Winter came and went faster than Littlefinger's stronghold over Sansa, and yet we’restillthinking aboutGame of Thrones．幸运的是,我们得到了该节目的前传,House of the Dragon, to keep us occupied, but we still need something to tide us over until season 2.
Check out these 21 binge-worthy shows likeGame of Thronesthat are guaranteed to fill the Dragonstone-sized void in your life.
If you lovedGame of Thrones, you need to watch this popular spin-off that takes place 200 years before the events inGoT．The show offers a glimpse of the House of Targaryen before they lost the throne.
Taking its inspiration from the aftermath of America's presidential election in 2016, this season of AHS offers some intriguing commentary on the state of the nation and where it’s headed. If you thought the Wights inGoTwere scary, they’re nothing compared to the creepy clowns in this series.
As their officialTwitter accountso eloquently put it,Fear the Walking Dead’s got walkers that are “less allergic to Valyrian steel.” (Ohh,sick burn.) Prepare for even bloodier battles in thisWalking Deadspin-off, where a family experiences the start of the zombie apocalypse.
Forget winter—spring is coming．Based on Diana Gabaldon’s fantasy novels of the same name, the historical drama follows Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), a former World War II military nurse who time-travels back to the year 1743. Her world is turned upside down when she meets the charming Highland warrior, Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan).
Based on Matt Ruff’s 2016 novel of the same name, the sci-fi horror series takes place during the ’50s and focuses on a young Black man named Atticus 'Tic' Freeman (Jonathan Majors) who sets out in search of his missing father. The show highlights the prejudice and violence he faces as a Black man, so buckle up.
Prepare for lavish costumes, sprawling castles mansions, sex and scandal. This epic reboot follows two extremely wealthy families, the Carringtons and the Colbys, as they feud for control over their fortune.
GoTis packed with weird, cringe-worthy moments, but so isStranger Things．Follow Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and the gang as they battle evil forces from the Upside Down.
Tobias Menzies, Charles Dance and Stephen Dillane are just a few familiar faces fromGoTthat you’ll spot in this Netflix series. Get a more intimate look at the British royal family through this (very) dramatized—and super juicy—version of events.
Much like Jon Snow (Kit Harrington), adventurer James Keziah Delaney (Tom Hardy) travels to a far-off land to claim his empire. The series tackles a variety of important issues, from political corruption and classism to economic equality.
Inspired by the real life of legendary Viking hero, Ragnar Lothbrok, this series spanning several countries and generations will have you hooked from the very beginning. (Think of it as a tamer, more realistic version ofGame of Thrones—minus the fantasy elements.)
If you especially enjoyed the drama and bloody violence inGoT, then allow us to introduce you to your newest obsession. Follow the fierce Thracian gladiator as he rallies freed slaves against the Roman Republic.
Created as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel,Treasure Island, the historical series centers on unlikely partners Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and “Long” John Silver (Luke Arnold) as they fight for the survival of New Providence island. From steamy love scenes to violence and gore,Black Sailshas it all.
The Last Kingdom, which is based on Bernard Cornwell’sThe Saxon Stories遵循Uhtred,a Saxon raised by Vikings. His loyalty is tested when he's forced to choose between the place of his birth and those who raised him.
The Tudorswill definitely remind you of the political warfare and power-hungry rulers in the land of Westeros. Set in 16th-century England, this gripping drama chronicles the life of King Henry VIII. You won’t find much historical accuracy here, but you will find a whole lot of drama.
Not only is this political thriller filled with compelling and complex characters, but it’ll also give you the kind of jaw-dropping twists and edge-of-your-seat drama that you loved so much aboutGoT．Follow the Underwood couple as they strive to attain power in this gripping series.
ThisLord of the Ringsspin-off depicts the major events of Middle-Earth's Second Age, including the forging of the Rings of Power. Expect all the swords, dragons and fearless heroines.
Meet the Roys, a dysfunctional family who owns the successful media conglomerate, Waystar RoyCo. When the family’s patriarch falls ill, all four of his children pounce at the opportunity to take over after his death. (A power-hungry and toxic family…sound familiar, no?) Among the stellar cast are Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin and Sarah Snook.
If you loved the fantasy aspect ofGoT, thenAmerican Godsis right up your alley. When Shadow Moon, a former convict, signs on to be a bodyguard for a strange man named Mr. Wednesday (Ian McShane), he discovers that magic is real and gets entangled in a dangerous battle between the Old Gods and the New Gods.
Set in a magical Victorian world that's filled with immigrant mythical creatures,Carnival Rowstars Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne as a human detective and a fairy who pursue a dangerous romance in spite of rising tensions between citizens and the immigrant population. Expect to see a whole lot of commentary about xenophobia in this one, plus some striking visual effects.
Inspired by Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series of the same name, this fantasy series chronicles the intertwining stories of monster-hunter Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), Crown Princess Ciri (Freya Allan) and the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg (Anya Chalotra). Expect to see the same dark humor and sword fights you love fromGoT,butmuchmore than just dragons when it comes to fantastical beasts.
FormerGame of Thronesactor Pedro Pascal stars as a Mexican DEA agent in the crime drama, which follows the true story of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar. It may not have mythical creatures, but it’s loaded with conflict, corruption and violence.
While discussingNarcosandGoT, PascaltoldEWthat they’re “very comparable” to one another and explained, “Game of Throneswould take a lot of inspiration from the story of what went down in Colombia and the war that was fought.” He also added, “We don’t need dragons. We got cocaine!” Solid point.
