The cult series of modernity “Game of Thrones” consists of the best ingredients that are very to the taste of the audience: betrayals, lies, love, intrigues, dramas and fantasy. Introducing 10 great series like Game of Thrones.
10. Spartacus: Gods of the arena | 2013
To begin with, we advise you to plunge into Ancient Rome and get acquainted with the famous gladiators led by the most famous of them in world history Spartak. True, a little about him in the prequel of "Blood and Sand". The protagonist of the series was the head of Ludus - the owner of the gladiators. In addition, the fate of Crixus and Gennick will be traced in more detail in The Gods of the Arena. The wife of the owner of Ludus will also play an important role in this story.
9. Conan: Adventurer | 1992-1993
The only animated series on this list is dedicated to the Cimmerian Conan, whose parents became soulless stones as a result of the witchcraft of the cruel and treacherous wizard Rat-Amon. The main character of the animated series promised that he would “resurrect” his parents, no matter what it cost him.
He begins to wander. Numerous dangers and the help of new friends await him along the way, among them the animal master Zulu and the chick of the Phoenix Needle bird.
8. The Vikings | 2013 -...
“Viking” is rightly considered the best series based on Scandinavian legends. It tells about the legendary Ragnar Lodbroka. Once he was the most ordinary farmer, and now claims to be the Viking king. According to legend, the father of the protagonist of the series is the Scandinavian god of war Odin.
In the "Vikings" we are talking about Lodbrock's campaigns, predatory raids and his path to glory. The series has a gloomy atmosphere. He was filmed in the most beautiful places of the Scandinavian peninsula.
7. Borgia | 2011-2013
The series takes place in Italy of the 16th century. Members of the famous Borgia family are cunning politicians and talented schemers. They even sat on the papal throne. In spirit, the Lanisters are very close to them.
Spectators will meet with the immoral, depraved and cruel pope Alexander VI (Rodrigo Borgia), who became the main in the Vatican in 1492. It is he who begins to weave intrigues, bring members of his family to power and bring the country to bloodshed. Four children of Alexander VI will participate in all this. Moral principles did not take root in this family.
The series is filled with murders, violence and sex like Game of Thrones. It attracts a special atmosphere and a twisted plot.
6. The Tudors | 2007-2010
The cult "Game of Thrones" is remembered not only by a tense story, but also by numerous sexual scenes. There are several times more of them in Tudors.
The protagonist of this magnificent historical costume drama is Henry VIII, who surrounded himself with numerous mistresses. He was an ambitious and influential European monarch who lived in the 16th century. He considered the Lutheran church his main adversary. He was also interested in the continuation of the dynasty.
Henry VIII was married many times. After the fading of interest in her next wife, she was sent into exile, or was executed. Everyone knew about this, but the girls nevertheless dreamed of marrying the king. Each of them in different ways fought with their rivals, so that Henry chose her.
5. Pillars of the Earth | 2010
The scale of intrigue in this multi-part historical drama can be compared to the power struggle between the Lanisters and Starks. The time of the series is the gloomy and troubled Middle Ages. The main characters of the “Pillars of the Earth” erect a cathedral, which should become the most beautiful European temple, but around this good and bright deed, murders and sexual scandals occur, gossip spreads and weaves intrigues. The border between good and evil is erased. Priests are busy with intrigues against each other, the powers that be want to sit on the throne. Viewers will learn about the dirty secrets of the nobility.
The action of the series will not let the audience get bored due to constantly changing unexpected plot twists.
4. The Legend of the Seeker | 2008-2010
The most ordinary forester at the beginning of his life did not even realize that in the future he was destined for the fate of the Seeker of Truth. When he gained magical abilities, his life completely changed, although he himself was not too happy about it. Truth is an expensive pleasure.
The protagonist of the series is waiting for a deadly battle with a serious opponent. The great black magician of the three kingdoms, the merciless lord of D`Hara Darken Ral will do everything to come out of it as a winner.
Slaughtered and oppressed people live in the country, who are constantly deceived by the authorities and magicians. They are conducted on provocation, why they themselves suffer. The Seeker of Truth wants to change their lives for the better, but it is very difficult to do.
3. Camelot | 2011
The plot of "Camelot" largely echoes the "Game of Thrones." England is ruled by King Arthur, who communicates with the Knights of the Round Table and powerful wizards. He has to fight for power and eradicate evil.
When King Uther died, the wizard Merlin had a vision that the country was on the verge of dark and troubled times. He wants to make Arthur king, but this is not easy, since the young man has no special ambitions. If this does not happen, then the throne will go to his half-sister, the powerful sorceress Morgan. The merciless battle for power is about to begin.
2. Rome | 2005-2007
The main theme of the series is the struggle for power in the capital of the Great Roman Empire. Viewers will see the civil war unleashed by Julius Caesar, and at the end they will be carried forward 20 years, at a time when Marc Anthony and Octavian August claimed the championship. Here, evil will not only oppose good, the situation will become very confusing and it is already quite difficult to figure out who is on whose side. The heroes of the series will die unexpectedly, and those whose death you are waiting for will be tenacious.
Acting characters of “Rome” will be real historical characters, but the main characters of the series are the most ordinary people, former Roman soldiers Titus Pulo and Lucius Voren. They will have to take part in historical events that will change the entire history of the world.
1. Spartak: Blood and Sand | 2010-2013
The richly costumed drama with numerous battles and beautiful semi-naked bodies will attract the attention of fans of the cult “Game of Thrones”.
The protagonists of the series are the rebellious gladiator slaves, whom the Romans oppressed. Now the country is in a state of chaos. By order of Guy Claudius Glabr, his army was advanced towards Capua to destroy the rebels under the leadership of Spartacus. This is the first slave in world history to challenge the Romans. At one time, his beloved woman was taken from him. He fought in the arena for the amusement of the public, suffered from unbearable pain and humiliation, but took his will into a fist and went into an unequal battle with his oppressors. In addition to the Game of Thrones, the plot of this series has much in common with the famous "Gladiator" by Ridley Scott.