Cinopsys
Game of Thrones was two shows at once — a fantasy epic and a political drama where the fantasy was almost incidental. Which half you preferred decides where you should go next, so the list below covers both.
For the scheming, watch Succession or Shogun — no dragons, all knives. For the spectacle, start with House of the Dragon, then The Last Kingdom.
If you loved Game of Thrones, watch these next
House of the Dragon2022The Targaryen civil war, 170 years earlier. The most direct continuation there is.
Shogun2024Feudal Japan, a shipwrecked Englishman and superb political manoeuvring.
The Last Kingdom2015Saxons against Danes, with a hero caught between both. Endlessly rewatchable.
Vikings2013Ragnar Lothbrok's rise, and the raids that shaped a century.
The Witcher2019Monster hunting, court politics and a continent at war.
Rome2005HBO's pre-Thrones epic — the republic collapsing, seen from the bottom up.
Succession2018The same succession crisis, in a modern boardroom, with better dialogue.
The Wheel of Time2021Large-scale fantasy with a sprawling cast and a prophesied chosen one.
Black Sails2014Pirate politics, and a much smarter show than its premise suggests.
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Frequently asked questions
What show is most like Game of Thrones?
House of the Dragon, which is set in the same world. Outside Westeros, Shogun and The Last Kingdom come closest on scale and political intrigue.
Do I need to watch Game of Thrones before House of the Dragon?
No. House of the Dragon is set 170 years earlier and works as a starting point — though a few names will land harder if you know the original.
Is there anything like Game of Thrones without the fantasy?
Rome, Shogun and Succession all deliver the same power struggles with no magic at all.