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Game of Thrones released its first episode more than 10 years ago on April 17, 2011, and even after a decade of its premiering, the series continues to be one of the most-watched and appreciated shows of all time. Set in a medieval fantasy universe rich in dragons, black magic, and bloodshed, Game of Thrones had a spot-on way of explaining betrayals, affections, and complex political schematics. Not only did it command one of the most talented cast ensembles ever, but everything from the series write-up, costumes, design, and editing was extremely immaculate in what it wanted to portray. 

While Game of Thrones prequel, House of Dragon, is getting ready to make a debut on your screens and Wheel of Time, a series with as much capability of becoming a global sensation as GoT, is also to be released soon, the need to watch something as magnificent as the fantasy series can be overwhelming at times. Hence, here are a few suggestions to binge-watch if you are missing an epic tale just as fantastic as GoT. 

Spartacus

When looking for a medieval tale of duels, blood baths, and extremely dangerous weapons, look no further than Rome's homely Spartan warriors. Spartacus features a Thracian Gladiator named Spartacus, played by Andy Whitfield. While the story does not especially follow the life of the Spartan warrior to historical precision but it does carry out an authentic touch pondering over the various aspects of the warrior's life that might have led him to rebel against one of the strongest empires from history, the Roman empire. In terms of being similar to GoT, Spartacus features gruesome fight scenes just as in GoT to satisfy your blood lust along with graphic nudity and the complex political web shown in the series. 

Succession

If you are not much of a blood bath watcher but would love to watch a series just as complex in terms of political succession as Game of Thrones, you need to watch Succession. A modern take on the internal wars between a corporate family, namely the Roys, succession is just as brutal and unforgiving where the characters and the storyline are concerned. The story builds momentum as Logan Roy, the family and the corporate head of Waystar RoyCo gets old. While the kids are concerned about his health, the dynamics of the Roy family are strongly inclined to build up their space fast enough in the corporate field so as to strengthen their position and then succeed the old man. The sharp characters follow up with dialogues just as cutting as banters from the golden tongues of Lannisters or the sharp thorns of Tyrell roses that you wouldn't be able to help but be reminded of Game of Thrones. 

Frontier

A historical drama created by Rob and Peter Blackie, Frontier is concerned with an empire-building to its strengths, economy, and trying to ascend political prosperity and relationships with other countries. The documentary-style series pan over a tale of the North American fur trade in 18th century Canada that meant the empire would stoop to just about any point for the sales to carry on. The best part is that you will get to watch Jason Momoa, the Aquaman star who played Dothraki leader Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones, plays the lead role in Frontier. 

Shadow and Bone

If you have read the Grisha trilogy, you would know that you just can't help but draw parallels between the two worlds of the Grisha and Game of Thrones. Only in its first season, Shadow and Bone have managed to captivate its audience with its masterful adaptation from the book of the titular name by Leigh Bardugo. The series revolves around a country midst of countless wars on various frontiers but one of the most dangerous is where its magic wielders, the Grisha, are concerned. Commonly shunned and doubted the Grisha are not much appreciated in the fantasy universe, but many of the characters, especially the women rise above the prejudices just as Sansa Stark and Daenerys did. Adding to another point to binge-watch the eight episodes of the first season is that Fjerdan, the fictional language of the series is developed by David J. Peterson, the same person who helped come up with Dothraki and Valyrian language in Game of Thrones.  

The Handmaid's Tale

If you were intrigued by the various slave tropes of Game of Thrones, a more broad view on a similar subject can be seen through The Handmaid's Tale. Set in a dystopian world as per the novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood, The Handmaid's Tale features a heart-wrenching story of a young woman narrating the downfall of America and its acquisition by a group of religious fanatics. The new empire, named Gilead, slaves young women as child-bearing machines, reducing them to nothing but possessions of rich commanders who can afford a handmaid. Raped, emotionally abused, and made to give up their children as soon as they deliver, the maids face the constant jealousy of the Wives through no fault of their own. The show grabbed 13 Emmy nominations and won eight of those titles, further solidifying the reason why you should watch it right now!