Game of Thrones
This is obvious next step if you're a newbie to the world of Westeros, especially since there's no House of the Dragon without Game of Thrones. HBO intended viewers to be able to watch the new prequel series even if they hadn't seen Thrones yet, but a knowledge of the original series definitely helps to understand the craziness of HBO's latest hit.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Elves and dwarves return for a prequel series to the legendary fantasy epic in Rings of Power. The dark lord Sauron is building his army, but the elven warrior Galadriel is out to stop him. Chaos, darkness, and Harfoot antics ensue.
The Wheel of Time
Dangerous quests, prophesies, and brave heroes make up The Wheel of Time, an adaptation of Robert Jordan’s best-selling series. The story concerns the cyclical nature of time and free will, determining that it may just be fate for you to watch The Wheel of Time next.
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Vikings: Valhalla
While other fantasy IPs are going backward in time to mine for stories like House of the Dragon and Rings of Power, Vikings is moving forward. The six-season History series on the Nordic explorers got a sequel on Netflix with Valhalla, set 100 years after the original series.
The Crown
Willing to ditch the dragons? There's also no shortage of royal family squabbles playing out on TV. The Crown, entering its fifth season on Netflix, dramatizes the history of the British monarchy.
His Dark Materials
Set in multiple words, His Dark Materials not only features Lin-Manuel Miranda, but a plot involving animal companions called daemons that are imbued with human souls.
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The Serpent Queen
Portraying the life of Catherine de Medici, the 16th Century Queen of France, The Serpent Queen follows a 14-year-old who marries into court and eventually comes into power for over 30 years.
Black Sails
Into House Velaryon, captains of the largest navy in all of Westeros? If a House of the Dragon spinoff series follows the seafarer Lord Corlys, it may resemble Black Sails. The four-season-long STARZ series is based on pirates from the novel Treasure Island.
Rome
Rome was a massive production for HBO with large casts, expensive sets, and rich Italian history. The series set out to follow the fall of Julius Caesar, led by Conan the Barbarian screenwriter John Milius.
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The Witcher
Henry Cavill stars in The Witcher as Geralt of Rivia, a magical monster hunter who is fated to protect the Crown Princess. The series, adapted from a Polish fantasy series, also spurned a trilogy of popular video games.
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