30 Best TV Shows Like Game Of Thrones, Ranked
30. Marco Polo
Just like ‘Game Of Thrones,’ here too, we see how in the shadow of empires, loyalty is forged in blood. Thrown into the court of Kublai Khan, a world where silk veils schemes and betrayal wears a crown, ‘Marco Polo’ immerses viewers in 13th-century power plays on a global scale. This is no child's journey of discovery—it’s a plunge into a vortex of military ambition, Eastern mysticism, and relentless court intrigue. If you liked Tyrion Lannister surviving in foreign courts, watch Marco master the same.
29. Shadow and Bone
The sun can burn just as fiercely as it can save. In a torn world shrouded by a wall of shadow, this fantasy series brings together warring kingdoms, magical soldiers, and one chosen girl who can change everything. Think Westeros, but with Grisha magic and Russian-inspired lore. Add in the Fjerdan language construction from David J. Peterson (the same genius who gave life to Dothraki) and you’ll feel right at home.
28. Da Vinci’s Demons
The mind is the deadliest weapon of all. World famous painter Leonardo Da Vinci was also a revolutionary, an inventor, and a political nightmare wrapped in Renaissance robes. ‘Da Vinci’s Demons’ rips open history’s dusty pages and lets chaos spill out. Expect church conspiracies, sexual rebellion, and arcane magic to mix with rich historical fiction. If you liked ‘Game Of Thrones’ unlocking secrets of its universe, witness the original seer of mankind in action in this series.
27. His Dark Materials
‘His Dark Materials’ spins an elegant web of religious critique, forbidden knowledge, and coming-of-age heroism wrapped in prophecy. Trust us, Lyra’s journey across parallel universes will captivate any ‘Game of Thrones’ fan. From armored polar bears to child-snatching witches, the stakes are apocalyptic, and the allegiances…well, quite slippery.
26. Medici
In Florence, art is weaponized, and so is ambition. Before banks ruled the world, the Medici family ruled Florence. This lush historical drama reveals how gold, faith, and blood reshaped the Renaissance. Add the bonus of Richard Madden and Sean Bean—Robb and Ned Stark—in starring roles, and you get a family drama that might make the Red Keep look tranquil.
25. The Nevers
Victorian corsets conceal divine powers—and deadly secrets. A mysterious event leaves a group of Victorian women with supernatural abilities and a society too patriarchal to handle them. The Nevers delivers magical rebellion and steampunk intrigue, with a dark undercurrent of mystery, much like Arya Stark’s road through a world not built for her. The battle for truth and survival is no less than godly.
24. Versailles
The palace gleams. But behind the mirrors, the knives glint. In Versailles, the Sun King Louis XIV doesn’t just build a palace—he builds a trap. Rich in costume, ripe in scandal, and ruthless in ambition, this court drama revels in decadence while dissecting power. The setting is tight and gilded, the drama high-stakes and carnivorous. Think Game of Thrones, minus the dragons, but every bit as venomous.
23. Three Kingdoms
If you are open to watching foreign language shows, this is a great choice where empire crumbles, warlords rise, and history turns to legend. Adapted from the Chinese literary epic ‘Romance of the Three Kingdoms,’ this sweeping historical drama rivals Westeros in its sheer scale. Schemes last generations, alliances collapse in a whisper, and armies clash not just for land, but for legacy. ‘Three Kingdoms’ is essentially a rich, operatic, and heart-wrenching imperial drama.
22. Into the Badlands
No guns, no mercy, just blades and blood. In a future where civilization has regressed into feudalism, barons rule with iron fists and martial arts dominate the battlefield. ‘Into the Badlands’ is a visual feast of balletic violence and twisted alliances in series form. If you wanted more swordplay and less armor from ‘Game of Thrones,’ this is the nightmare you’ve been waiting for.
21. Domina
Behind every great Caesar is a woman pulling the strings. Livia Drusilla married into Rome’s first dynasty, and practically built its legacy. ‘Domina’ reclaims the Roman Empire from male hands and places its destiny in a woman’s grasp. Political power is seductive, bloody, and unrelenting. Cersei would agree. And just like her, Livia knows as well—if you play the game, you win or you die.
20. The Pillars of the Earth
To build a cathedral is to build a kingdom, and the price is blood. Set in the time of civil war and societal upheaval, this series is less about the church and more about the battle for influence it breeds. With a cast that includes Matthew Macfadyen and Ian McShane, ‘The Pillars of the Earth’ delivers Shakespearean tension, medieval corruption, and a long game that feels straight out of Tywin Lannister’s playbook.
19. Peaky Blinders
If you want to see swords swapped for razor blades, keeping the bloodlust intact, this is for you. In post-WWI Birmingham, the Peaky Blinders gang carves out an empire from smoke and steel. At the helm: Thomas Shelby, a man with the cunning of Littlefinger and the ambition of Daenerys Targaryen. Yeah, this show trades dragons for guns, but the politics? It’s just as dirty. As for the betrayals, prepare to be devastated again.
18. The White Queen
Set during England’s War of the Roses—the very conflict that partly inspired George R.R. Martin’s‘Game of Thrones’ tale, ‘The White Queen’ tells the story from the women’s perspective. Rebecca Ferguson plays Elizabeth Woodville with great intensity and bends fate with every step in a battle for the throne. Suffice to say, these three women wield influence sharper than any blade.
17. Outlander
Time is a battlefield, and love is a rebellion in ‘Outlander,’ based on Diana Gabaldon’s books. Claire Randall travels back in time, into a world of clans, kings, and battles. The series is a genre-defying blend of romance, wars, and historical elements, with enough court scheming and Highland bloodletting to satisfy even the most jaded Westerosi.
16. Kingdom
History has bite here, literally. In Joseon-era Korea, political corruption unleashes a supernatural horror: the undead, a savage answer to the White Walkers from ‘Game Of Thrones’ realm. Think of ‘Kingdom’ as an intoxicating blend of period drama and zombie apocalypse, where royal blood means little if your throat’s been torn out.
15. The Borgias
“God’s work” has never been so filthy. In ‘The Borgias,’ Jeremy Irons transforms Pope Alexander VI into a walking paradox: holy man, corrupted soul, master manipulator. The Vatican becomes a political snake pit where siblings flirt, bastards are blessed, and poison flows more freely than wine. The scheming will feel familiar to ‘Game Of Thrones’ fans for sure. This is Westeros in vestments, somewhat of a divine prequel to the age of Cersei.
14. The Tudors
All hail the king. But maybe don't get too comfortable with the crown, or marriage. Well, ‘The Tudors’ is a baroque play of betrayal, wrapped in velvet and ambition. Here, Henry VIII is not a fat monarch of textbook lore, but a virile, vengeful ruler obsessed with his legacy. It's sex, swords, six wives and six tragic tales on screen. Don’t expect historical purity, just embrace the passion, paranoia, and political chess.
13. Dune: Prophecy
Before there was spice, there was blood. Well, House Atreides rose and fell on the big screen, but in this prequel, we see how the Bene Gesserit were already whispering in the shadows. ‘Dune: Prophecy’ transports us 10,000 years into the past to reveal the birth of the manipulation that shaped a galaxy. Think ‘Game of Thrones,’ but the dragons are mental powers, and the thrones are interstellar. Emily Watson’s Valya makes every cunning player look like a novice.
12. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
J.R.R. Tolkien’s world is reborn in the sprawling epic series, ‘Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.’ This is a tapestry of elves, dwarves, men, and something darker still. It doesn’t wield politics as deftly as ‘Game of Thrones,' but the show surely trades subterfuge for scope. The world breathes beauty, the threat of Sauron rises like a second winter, and diversity at last reaches Middle-earth’s front gates.
11. Rome
What is power without spectacle? ‘Rome’ is a gloriously grimy retelling of ancient power struggles, where loyalty is bought, friendships are fatal, and Julius Caesar’s death is only the beginning. Gritty and gory, it walks so ‘Game of Thrones’ could run. Every toga conceals a dagger and alliances bear a timebomb. Politics was never so personal.
10. Black Sails
Before pirates were Disney mascots, they were monsters and legends. Set on the blood-slick shores of Nassau, ‘Black Sails’ blends historical fables with pirate myth, and the result is a savage symphony of betrayal and war. This is no child's adventure; it's a roaring storm of complex characters, naval battles, and treasure buried beneath centuries of trauma. Euron Greyjoy would be right at home here.
9. Vikings
Ragnar Lothbrok, Odin’s chosen, dominates the land and gets buried under a tide of vengeance. Don’t make any mistake, ‘Vikings’ is a saga writ in blood and snow. While ‘Game of Thrones’ imagined its world, this one draws from history’s harshest truths. Political instability, cutthroat combat, and pagan mysticism weave a narrative as rich as any tale from the Seven Kingdoms. We believe Lagertha alone deserves a throne of her own.
8. Boardwalk Empire
Trade the sword for a Tommy gun, and the kingdom for Atlantic City. You will not be disappointed. In ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ the battlefield is the bootlegging empire of Enoch “Nucky” Thompson. Set during Prohibition, this tale of gangsters and political parasites explores the same themes as 'Game of Thrones’: power without principle, ambition without limit. The quiet tyranny of the series will definitely leave a mark.
7. Spartacus
The resounding theme? Freedom. Vengeance. Carnage. Repeat. If ‘Game of Thrones’ turned up the violence on TV, Spartacus cranked it to a flaming, screaming culture. Gladiators don’t fight, they slaughter. Who can deny that Roman nobility is less about ruling and more about revelling in decadence and debauchery? But amid the arterial spray and moaning halls, a story of revolution rises. A must-watch for sure!
6. The Wheel of Time
The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills... Amazon’s second major swing at fantasy is more high magic than Game of Thrones, but just as sprawling. Prophecy, reincarnation, and a battle between Light and Shadow build a destiny that feels ancient and urgent. Come for the magic. Stay for Moiraine, the Aes Sedai who commands the screen like a queen.
5. The Witcher
Monsters beware, and so should men. In ‘The Witcher,’ Henry Cavill brings Geralt of Rivia to hulking life, albeit for a couple of seasons. He is a gruff hunter in a world where humans are often worse than the beasts he slays. Magic, destiny, and moral ambiguity reign supreme in this series. Toss a coin, but prepare to lose your soul in the twisted kingdoms that rise and fall across the Continent.
4. The Serpent Queen
She doesn’t stab in the back, she poisons with wine and smiles. Catherine de' Medici is a viper in silk in ‘The Serpent Queen.’ Her climb to power in a volatile French court is an art form of seduction, cruelty, and calculation. If Cersei Lannister had a spiritual ancestor, it would be Catherine. Watch her plot with awe and horror.
3. House of the Dragon
Set two centuries before Daenerys Targaryen’s heartbreak, ‘House of the Dragon’ chronicles the beginning of the end for House Targaryen. Rhaenyra is chasing Iron Throne destiny, Daemon exudes ruthless ambition, and Alicent is a political flame ready to ignite a war. Betrayals cut deeper here. The dragons? Even deadlier. This is the origin story of ‘Game of Thrones’, scaled and screaming.
2. Shōgun
In one of the best TV shows ever made, honor and treachery are written in katana steel. ‘Shōgun’ is ‘Game of Thrones’ through the lens of feudal Japan—elegant, brutal, and steeped in political tension. As Lord Toranaga navigates a deadly game of daimyo and spies, he echoes the cunning of those who brokered power and ruled with charisma in Westeros. The show is stunning, smart, and absolutely unmissable.
1. The Last Kingdom
Destiny is all. At the top of the throne sits ‘The Last Kingdom,’ a historical epic that balances heart and sword in equal measure. Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a man torn between two worlds, both of which would sooner kill him than crown him. Though dragons are absent, the fire in ‘The Last Kingdom’ burns just as fiercely. Politics, war, betrayal—it’s all here, told with the narrative grace ‘Game of Thrones’ lost in its final days.
