5 Shows to Watch to Feed Your Post-Game of Thrones Sepanx

Winter finally came and went. The Game of Thrones was played, and would you believe it, no-one we expected won. They all died or got shipped off to join the wildlings. So now what? Everyone’s favorite show is over and we’re all feeling some sort of separation anxiety. Don’t worry, here at TVMovieFix, we’ve got you covered.

If you really don’t want to leave the fantasy world of Westeros and want an accurate substitute now that Game of Thrones is over, here is a list of TV series for you. These are the five TV Shows that may help feed your post-Game of Thrones separation anxiety.

TV Series For Your Game of Thrones Sepanx

Vikings

You saw this coming, didn’t you? For starters, Vikings is based on real-life events and does not feature dragons. But what it does have is conflict, violence, and war among others. It explores the legend of Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons as they raid Francia and Anglo-Saxon England during the 9th century.

If you’re looking for war, blood, and massacre, you’d find it in Vikings. And while you won’t be getting The Battle of the Bastards or The Long Night, there are more than enough war set pieces to keep you satisfied. Oh and the female characters in this aren’t just for sex, they kick ass just as well as their male counterparts.

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The White Queen

What do you get when George RR Martin admits to being directly inspired by another series real-life subject matter when writing “A Song of Ice and Fire?” You get The White Queen. Let’s look at this way, if the true events that occurred in The White Queen did not exist, we may not have had Game of Thrones.

The miniseries presents the story of the women involved in the long conflict for the throne of England. Ring any bells yet? There’s a throne involved, and then there are three women fighting for it. With just 10 episodes to go on, it wouldn’t be a permanent fix but will surely keep you occupied for the time being.

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Black Sails

Violence, nudity, sex and conflict, these are themes synonymous with Game of Thrones and Black Sails. The story follows the famed Captain Flint as he brings on a younger crew member to fight for the survival of New Providence island.

Black Sails takes a little bit of time to hit home in its first season as the show-runners focus more on character building and immersing the viewers with the story. But once the second season takes off, get ready for a ride filled with betrayal, deaths, and more. Holding a “certified fresh” approval rating of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, this is a show you wouldn’t want to skip.

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The Last Kingdom

The tale has its main character, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and a Saxon girl named Brida taken as slaves by Earl Ragnar (yes, from Vikings), after their city is invaded and his whole family is killed. They settle in Danish Northumbria, home of the Vikings, which becomes their adopted home as they grow older.

Thus, when Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders, Uhtred has a choice to make—a kingdom that shares his ancestry or the people of his upbringing (the Vikings).

Beheading, stabbing, and crucifixion, and more are all present in this epic tale. The one thing viewers accustomed to Game of Thrones will find missing is the explicit nudity. Definitely worth a watch.

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The Borgias

Nudity? Check. Murder? Check. Blood and violence? Double check. Incest? Check overload. The story follows an infamous noble family led by the controversial Pope Alexander VI.

The Pope seeks to control all power in Italy using the help of his sons, through murder, intrigue, war, and marriage alliances. The Pope reminds you of a certain Game of Thrones character called Tywin Lannister right?

With an 85% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a cast comprising the likes of Jeremy Irons, Sean Harris and Game of Thrones’ very own Pilou Asbæk (Euron Greyjoy), this is a great way to help curb your Game of Thrones sepanx.

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Final Word

Game of Thrones was dark but beautiful, sad yet enjoyable, gripping but sometimes a slugfest. From the “Greatest City that Ever Was or Will Be” (aka Qarth) to the ancient and glorious Meereen, from Winterfell to King’s Landing, Braavos and Volantis, each castle and city has its own history and stories to tell.

We had dark dungeons, snowy mountains, barren deserts among others, and we may never have another like it. That is until the spinoff shows are released, and even then they could fall flat in comparison to the epicness that was Game of Thrones.

With its strong narrative, beautiful and transcendent visuals, Game of Thrones took us all by surprise and it is shame it’s come to an end. But life must go on, and while the shows listed above have their own strengths and weaknesses, it is imperative to note that they are in no way a like-for-like replacement for Game of Thrones.

But they’re all a great watch with brilliant storytelling, world-building and most of them, culled from true life events. So in keeping with your separation anxiety, give these shows a chance, don’t compare and contrast with Game of Thrones, just enjoy them as their own thing and you’ll be glad you did.