5. Rome
Rome is a British drama series set in 52 BC, focusing on the two soldiers Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo. They return from the front and witness the historical events in Rome.
Watch Rome if you like the following in Game of Thrones:
- Historical setting
- Political intrigues and treacherous characters
- Violent scenes
- Complex characters with moral gray areas
- Much sexuality
Rome is ranked among the 20 most brutal and bloodiest series by our colleagues at Moviepilot.
This is what the IMDb ratings say: The 177,970 IMDb users rated the series an average of 8.7 stars.
Fun Fact: Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, the two main characters, are named after historical figures who appear in De bello Gallico by Caesar.
6. The Sopranos
The series is a mafia drama focusing on the Soprano family and its head, Tony Soprano. He not only manages his relatives but also looks after shady businesses. He tries to work through his crises with psychotherapist Dr. Jennifer Melfi.
Watch The Sopranos if you like the following in Game of Thrones:
- Ambivalent and complex characters
- Moral ambiguities blur the line between good and evil
- Influential family(ies) in the foreground
- Conflicts and violent scenes
This is what the IMDb ratings say: A full 9.2 stars were awarded to the series by IMDb users. Of the 429,567 total ratings, more than half of the users (54.6%) gave the full 10 stars.
Fun Fact: After the fourth season, there were salary disputes among the actors. James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano) gave each main actor 33,333 dollars to resolve the conflicts. The money came out of his own pocket.
