Series That Are Like Game Of Thrones

So, you’ve finished Game of Thrones and now you’re wandering around like a lost Stark child, wondering who to betray next. We get it. That final season left a scar deeper than a White Walker’s ice blade, but the hunger for backstabbing, dragons, and epic nudity remains. Fear not, fellow throne-obsessed traveler, because the streaming gods have mercy on our souls.

The Obvious One: The Witcher

If you miss brooding warriors and a world that hates happiness, hop on Geralt of Rivia’s hairy chest. It’s basically Westeros with more magic, better monsters, and a main character who grunts like he’s paid by the syllable. Henry Cavill throws people through walls while mumbling about destiny, which is exactly the energy you need after watching Daenerys forget about the Iron Fleet.

Surprising fact: The books author, Andrzej Sapkowski, once said video games are “stupid” until he saw the millions of dollars from the Witcher games. Suddenly, he loved pixels. The show has more plot armor than Jon Snow’s hair, but the political scheming is deliciously chaotic.

The Historical Soap Opera: The Last Kingdom

This show is Game of Thrones without dragons, but with twice the dirt and ten times the “by the gods” shouting. Set in Anglo-Saxon England, it follows Uhtred, a guy who can’t decide if he’s a Viking or a British peasant, so he just stabs everyone. It’s basically the Starks if they had better haircuts and worse dental hygiene.

Here’s the gag: The lead actor, Alexander Dreymon, was once told he was too pretty to play a gritty warrior. So he ate raw eggs and grunted louder. Also, the show is historically accurate—except for the part where everyone lives longer than a medieval flea. You’ll get five seasons of glorious, muddy combat.

The Dark Horse: Kingdom (Korean Zombie Thriller)

Imagine Game of Thrones set in medieval Korea, but with zombies that run like they’re late for a K-pop concert. No, I’m not joking. This show has political intrigue, a creepy royal family, and a prince who fights the undead while wearing fabulous hats. It’s like Cersei tried to unite the Seven Kingdoms during a plague.

Surprising fact: The show’s creator was inspired by a real historical event—a famine in 16th-century Korea. He just added zombies because, quote, “Why not?” The result? A show where a single bite turns you into a rabid monster, and the poisoning is almost as common as the backstabbing. Also, the zombies die in sunlight, so at least they’re polite enough to schedule their apocalypse at night.

The Royal Train Wreck: The Crown (Yes, Really)

Hear me out: The Crown is Game of Thrones with better wool suits and zero dragons. It’s a family drama where the “throne” is a velvet cushion and the weapons are passive-aggressive letters. Queen Elizabeth II is basically Ned Stark—too honorable for her own good—while Prince Philip is Tyrion Lannister, if Tyrion spent his time hunting and complaining about tea.

The best part? Real-life drama that outpaces fiction. Did you know King George VI smoked himself to death while the royal doctors lied about it? That’s more twisted than Littlefinger’s schemes. The show has more “ships” (royal yachts) than the Iron Fleet, and the betrayal is all in the eyes—no swords, just devastating glances.

The Underrated Gem: Black Sails

If you miss the nudity, the treasure, and the pirates of Game of Thrones, welcome to Black Sails. This show is a prequel to Treasure Island, but it’s basically Game of Thrones on boats, with more rum and fewer direwolves. The first season is slow, but by season two, you’ll be rooting for a guy named Flint to gut a Spanish admiral with a rusty hook.

Surprising fact: The show hired actual historians to design the ships and costumes. They were so accurate that one historian cried when they burned a replica. Also, the character of Anne Bonny was a real pirate woman who wore a dress on purpose to distract men before stabbing them. Girl boss energy meets pirate chaos.

The Final Wildcard: Barbarians (Germanic Rager)

Think Game of Thrones for people who hate subtitles—but watch it subtitled anyway for the authentic grunting. This show is about the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, where Germanic tribes ambushed Roman soldiers. It’s like when the Wildlings attacked the Wall, except with better helmets and less Ygritte.

The twist? The two main characters, a Roman soldier and a Germanic chieftain, were childhood friends. It’s like Robb Stark and Theon Greyjoy, but both can fight. The show has so much mud and blood you’ll feel like you need a shower. Historical fact: The real battle was so brutal that Rome didn’t send another army into the region for 30 years. Talk about a cancellation.

So there you have it. Your next binge awaits, filled with betrayal, mud, and the occasional exploding zombie. Just remember: no show will ever match the highs (Red Wedding) and lows (Starbucks cup) of Game of Thrones. But these series will keep your inner Lannister alive—just without the debt. Winter is over, but streaming is forever.