15 TV series similar to Game of Thrones

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Lifehacker has collected the best series about palace intrigues, medieval battles and magic.

1. Rome

• Drama, melodrama, action.
• Great Britain, USA, 2005-2007.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 8.

While Julius Caesar, unsuspecting the trick, participates in numerous wars and battles, a major conspiracy is being prepared against him in Rome. The intensity of passions, lust for power and palace intrigues result in a large-scale conflict that affects even civilians.

One of the brightest and most expensive historical series can rival Game of Thrones in scope, especially since it was released on the same HBO channel.

2. Vikings

• Action, drama, melodrama.
• Ireland, Canada, 2013 - present.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 6.

Based on medieval sagas, the story of how the legendary leader of the Vikings and a descendant of the god Odin himself, Ragnar Lothbrok decided to become king and keep the whole of Britain and the West Frankish kingdom at bay.

The famous screenwriter and producer Michael Hirst is excellent at shooting historical series, especially since he does not hesitate to add explicit scenes and cruelty to the plot. Vikings has already entered its sixth season, which will conclude the series' history.

3. Spartacus

• Action, drama, adventure.
• USA, 2010-2013.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 6.

For the sake of love, you can go to great lengths: fight to the death, be friends with enemies, endure hardships and hardships, risk your life every day. See what Spartacus, the most famous of all Roman gladiators, is ready to sacrifice for her.

In addition to the three seasons of the main series, each with its own subtitle, there is also the prequel Gods of the Arena.

4. Empty crown

• Drama, history.
• UK, 2012.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 5.

Mini-series, which consists of a cycle of screened historical plays by Shakespeare. Stories about Richard II, Henry IV and Henry V await you. The project stars such popular actors as Jeremy Irons, Tom Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch.

It is also another opportunity to make sure that political intrigue, love, betrayal, wars are the favorite themes of authors at all times.

5. The last kingdom

• Historical drama.
• UK, 2015.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 4.

The ruler of Wessex, Alfred the Great, confronts the Vikings who have conquered the Anglo-Saxon lands. In the center of the plot is Uhtred Bebbanburgsky - a descendant of a Saxon family, raised by the Vikings. He has to decide which side he wants to fight on.

The project is based on the Saxon Chronicle series of books by Bernard Cornwell. The series is still pending, so fans can continue to follow the story of their favorite characters.

6. Pillars of the Earth

• Drama, melodrama, thriller.
• UK, Germany, Canada, 2010.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

Religious persecution, constant bloody wars, the struggle for the throne and cruel morals - the harsh England of the XII century in all its primeval glory.

This miniseries also starred several famous actors, such as Ian McShane ("American Gods") and Eddie Redmayne. In just eight episodes, the authors were able to twist the plot so that fans of "Game of Thrones" will be convinced: the real story of intrigue in the struggle for the throne not less.

7. The Tudors

• Historical drama.
• Canada, Ireland, UK, 2007-2010.
• Duration: 4 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 1.

And another project by Michael Hirst with all the necessary attributes: cruelty, sex and intrigue. And the theme disposes: the rule of the Tudor dynasty is a controversial period in the life of England. The main part of the action is dedicated to the times of Henry VIII.

8. Borgia

• Drama, crime, history.
• Hungary, Ireland, Canada, 2011-2013.
• Duration: 3 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 9.

The Italian "Sopranos" in action: Italy, late 15th century, unlimited power of the Pope. It seems that there is no force in nature that could overthrow him from the throne until the glorious Borgia family appears on the horizon.

9. Merlin

• Drama, fantasy.
• UK, 2008-2012.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 9.

Before Game of Thrones, very few high-quality fantasy projects appeared on television. The thing is that they are too expensive to manufacture. But if you want something with elements of magic and history, then you cannot do without a project about the youth of the great magician.

"Merlin" strongly distorts myths and legends and tells about the acquaintance of a still young wizard with the future King Arthur and the fight with the fairy Morgana for Camelot.

10. Black sails

• Drama, thriller, adventure.
• USA, 2014-2017.
• Duration: 5 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 9.

And those who love stories of pirates like Euron Greyjoy and battles on the water will surely love Black Sails. This series can be considered a prequel to Treasure Island, as the project is dedicated to the formation of such heroes as James Flint, John Silver and Billy Bones.

11. Medici: Lords of Florence

• Historical drama.
• UK, Italy, 2016 - present.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 9.

The historical drama tells about the transformation of the Medici family from ordinary merchants into a powerful clan. The first season is dedicated to Cosimo de Medici, who becomes the head of the Florentine Republic. In parallel, the fate of his father, poisoned under mysterious circumstances, is told.

The main role in the first season of this project was played by Richard Madden, known for his role as Robb Stark. And in the second season of Medici Magnificent, Sean Bean starred as Ned Stark's Game of Thrones.

12. White Queen

• Drama, military, history.
• UK, France, 2013.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 7, 8.

The events of the series unfold in the midst of the War of the Scarlet and White Rose. The intrigue is built around three self-sufficient and ambitious women from different royal families, who by all means want to win the right to the throne and power.

13. Kingdom

• Drama.
• USA, 2013-2017.
• Duration: 4 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 6.

The life of the legitimate heiress to the Scottish throne, Mary, has been difficult since childhood. Before becoming queen, she had to go through many difficulties and face lies, betrayal and violence.

14. The Chronicles of Shannara

• Drama, fantasy.
• USA, 2016-2017.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 7, 3.

The series is set in the distant future, where, after a global war, North America was divided into four parts, and the development of civilization fell to the level of the Middle Ages. The descendants of the ancient elf family will have to fight for the future of the entire planet, facing gnomes, trolls and other fabulous creatures.

15. Camelot

• Drama, fantasy.
• USA, Ireland, Canada, UK, 2011.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 6, 5.

And another story based on the myths of King Arthur. This time in a more adult version. This project of the current showrunner "Doctor Who" Chris Chibnell and the same Michael Hirst lasted only one season.

But it has all the ingredients that fans of "Game of Thrones" should like: magic and magical creatures, intrigue and struggle for the throne, murder, sex and vivid characters.