Game of Thrones enjoyed a long reign as one of the best TV shows of all time, and its meteoric fall after eight seasons was just as impressive. After the controversial ending, fans across the globe were asking for more, so it's no wonder the prequel series House of the Dragon broke viewership records on HBO.

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Shows with the same high budget, quality casting, and fantasy or medieval aesthetic have become more popular thanks to these two shows based on the work of George RR Martin. From the picturesque Outlander to the captivating The Tudors, here are some of the best shows to watch after Game of Thrones.

Updated on April 10, 2024, by Kristy Ambrose: The historic and the fantastic continue to be a popular subject for a variety of homegrown series on a variety of streaming services these days, most of them due to the popularity of both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, both of which are currently on HBO's updated streaming service MAX. Several other unique series have emerged from the popular appeal of both, and some include the same quality of fantasy, romance, time travel, and incredible costumes and sets.

12 Outlander (2014-)

IMDb Rating: 8.4

• Production Company: Tall Ship Productions, Sony Pictures Television Studios, and others
• Number of Seasons: 8
• Streaming Service: Netflix

Based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels, Outlander is an intense show mixing fantasy, historical drama, and romance, with a story and fanbase solid enough to carry the series for ten years. The story revolves around Claire Randall, a former Second World War Nurse who is transported back to Scotland in 1743.

Throughout the series, she navigates the cultural intricacies of the past times while finding love with Jamie Fraser, a fearless Highland warrior. The cinematography is lush, the characters compelling, and keeps viewers hooked throughout the seasons. Get ready for an unforgettable voyage through history.

11 Shadow And Bone (2021-2023)

IMDb Rating: 7.5

• Production Company: 21 Laps Entertainment, Chronology, Loom Studios
• Number of Seasons: 2
• Streaming Service: Netflix

For those who are looking for something better to watch with the kids, and rely more on the power of friendship than the lure of bearly bears, there's Shadow and Bone. The show is based on the YA franchise by Leigh Bardugo that includes both the trilogy of novels that are found under the same name and the duology Six of Crows.

The first season of the show is an adaptation of the first book in the trilogy and also introduces the Crows, a criminal gang from the related novels. The following season tells the story of the next two novels, Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising.

10 The Serpent Queen (2022-)

IMDb Rating: 7.7

• Production Company: 3 Arts Entertainment, Lionsgate Television
• Number of Seasons: 2
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime and Starz

The Serpent Queen is a hidden gem that aired for the first time on Starz on September 11, 2022. Catherine de’ Medici was only a teenager when she married King Henry II of France. Underestimated by her own family and pretty much everyone around her, she managed to rule France for several decades.

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The series is a brilliant portrait of the court's political alliances, betrayals, and, above all, the perpetual fight for power. It’s a fast-paced, cleverly written show that will leave spectators thrilled and wanting more.

9 Foundation (2021-)

IMDb Rating: 7.6

• Production Company: Phantom Four, Skydance Television
• Number of Seasons: 3
• Streaming Service: Apple TV+

Created by David Samuel Goyer, known for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Man of Steel, and Josh Friedman, the writer of The Black Dahlia, Foundation is not just another survival sci-fi saga. Based on Isaac Asimov’s stories, the show is smart, the plot is complex, and the visual effects are on point.

Foundation is credited with inspiring the Jedi Order, among other modern pillars of sci-fi pop culture. It’s entertaining and immersive, and the audience is taken into a masterfully built future. Be prepared for time jumps, and in-depth questions about time and human behavior.

8 Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)

IMDb Rating: 8.8

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• Number of Seasons:
• Streaming Service: Netflix And Amazon Prime

Who doesn’t love a great anti-hero? Thomas Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, is the leader of the Peaky Blinders and embodies the perfect gangster that fans love to hate. Set in a post-World War I in a gray and industrial Birmingham, Peaky Blinders is the TV series one gets hooked on after the first episode.

The story is gripping, about loyalty, family, the struggle to be in control, charming villains, and politics. The characters’ personalities are slowly unveiled and built throughout the seasons. There’s no superficial dialogue and each action contributes to building the compelling story of a family trying to survive in a tough competitive world.

7 The Witcher (2019- )

IMDb Rating: 8.0

Fancy following a monster hunter and a powerful sorceress navigating different timelines? The Witcher is the right fantasy series for that. Based on the books of the same name written by Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher is set in a fictional land called the Continent and explores the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, played by Henry Cavill, Yennefer of Vengerberg, played by Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan as Princess Ciri.

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Their paths intertwine in a world full of magic, darkness, and fights for power. The show has breathtaking visuals and intricate plotlines which will immerse the viewers in a land of monsters, quests, and mystery.

6 House Of The Dragon (2022- )

IMDb Rating: 8.4

The list wouldn’t be complete without House of the Dragon, the prequel series that tells the saga of House Targaryen. Created by George R.R. Martin and Ryan Condal for HBO, the show is a prequel to Game of Thrones. The first episode aired on August 21, 2022, and was watched by over 10 million viewers.

The series begins 172 years before the birth of Daenerys and shows the rise and the fall of House Targaryen, with everything that happens in the course of their history. It involves a war of succession, betrayals, romance, and above all, dragons.

5 The Last Kingdom (2015-2022)

IMDb Rating: 8.5

• Production Company: Carnival Film and Television
• Number of Seasons: 7
• Streaming Service: Netflix

Uhtred of Bebbanburg discovered cruelty when he was only a small child. The Saxon, heir of the Bebbanburg name and fortune, was orphaned at a young age and was raised by Vikings. While he considers himself a Dane and has become a skilled warrior, the past still haunts him.

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The Last Kingdom shows Uhtred’s journey to claim back what’s his, but nothing goes according to the plan. Get ready for epic battles, blood, political machinations, and revenge for seven years, and the storylines finally were resolved in the full-length feature Seven Kings Must Die that aired in 2023 on Netflix.

4 Shōgun (2024-)

IMDb Rating: 9.1

• Production Company: Gate 34, Michael De Luca Productions, FXP
• Number of Seasons: 1
• Streaming Service: Disney+ and Starz+

Shōgun is an adaptation of the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell, and although it's historical fiction the plot is based on real events and includes real historical people and places. An obvious example is one of the main characters, Blackthorne, who is based on William Adams, a real person who served as a ship's navigator.

In the story of Shōgun, Blackthorne is shipwrecked and at first held prisoner, but rises through the ranks of Japanese society to become a samurai and serve a powerful "daimyō" named Tokugawa Ieyasu. He was also a real person, and he founded the Tokugawa shogunate and ruled Japan from 1603 to 1616.

3 Succession (2018-2023)

IMDb Rating: 8.8

• Production Company: HBO Entertainment, Gary Sanchez Productions, and others
• Number of Seasons: 5
• Streaming Service: HBO

Imagine being at the head of a global media conglomerate and having the children fight for succession. Logan Roy portrays a ruthless patriarch trying to protect his legacy while keeping an eye on his unscrupulous heirs.

It doesn’t seem to be similar to Game of Thrones, but it’s all about a modern realm and the fight for power to inherit it. The narrative follows their maneuvers and is rich in plot twists, dark humor, and complex characters. It explores wealth, happiness, and family dynamics.

2 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power (2022-)

IMDb Rating: 7.0

• Production Company: Amazon Studios and New Line Cinema
• Number of Seasons: 2
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime

J.R.R Tolkien’s Middle-earth wonders may appeal to fantasy fans around the world. Especially if they’re fans of hobbits, elves, and monumental journeys. This story precedes the one in The Lord of the Rings and focuses on elves, dwarves, and men. The central theme is the struggle for power and everything it entails.

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Galadriel, Sauron the feared antagonist, and Elrond are strong characters that stand in the middle of betrayal games, and dominance struggles, and explore the world created by Tolkien’s incredible writing. Other characters or their ancestors that are familiar from Pater Jackson movies also make appearances.

1 The Tudors (2007-2010)

IMDb Rating: 8.1

• Production Company: Reveille Eire, Working Title Television, Octagon Entertainment and others
• Number of Seasons: 3
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime

The Tudors capture the intriguing reign of King Henry VIII and immerses the viewers in 16th-century England. They’ll discover a world of treachery, political manipulation, and religious upheaval. Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is charismatic and has a strong desire to shape England’s history on all levels.

Other key figures in the series are Anne Boleyn, Thomas Cromwell, and Thomas More, each playing a crucial role in the king’s journey. The costumes are sumptuous, the intrigues are numerous, and the plots are elaborate. The Tudors is here to captivate and expose the court dynamics in a tormented period of England’s history.

Game of Thrones

First TV Show

Game Of Thrones

Latest TV Show

House of the Dragon

First Episode Air Date

April 17, 2011

Where to watch

HBO Max