16 TV Shows To Stream Right Now If You Need To Fill The Void That "GoT" Left Behind

Nothing is as good as Game of Thrones, but these shows are pretty close.

1. The Magicians (2015-present)

SyFy

What it's about: Quentin Coldwater enrolls at Brakebills University, a school for magicians. But, mastering his classes is the least of his worries when the fictional land he read about as a child turns out to be real — along with the monsters that live there.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: Since there are magicians, there's that fantastical element. Also, when they enter into Fillory, the fictional land that's not-so fictional, there's a war over who belongs on the throne.

Where to watch: Syfy, Netflix (Seasons 1-3)

2. Westworld (2016-present)

HBO

What it's about: Welcome to Westworld, a western-themed theme park where humans can go and interact with humanoid androids. But, unbeknownst to the park supervisors or park attendees, some androids have retained their memories that were believed to be wiped.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: If you love the world-building that went into Westeros, then Westworld is your next destination.

Where to watch: HBO

3. The West Wing (1999-2006)

NBC

What it's about: Follow the highs and lows, from bills being made to hostages being negotiated, of Pres. Josaiah Bartlet's administration.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: GoT is one big political game and TWW is one of the best political shows to ever grace our television screens. Periodt.

Where to watch: Netflix

4. Shameless (US) (2011-present)

Showtime

What it's about: Meet the Gallaghers, the messiest and most dysfunctional family in South Side, Chicago. From weed schemes to jail time to the Russian mob to SAT scandals, this family has done it all. They truly have no shame.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: The Lannisters' dysfunctional ass dynamic has NOTHING on the Gallaghers.

Where to watch: Showtime, Netflix (Seasons 1-8)

5. Downton Abbey (2010-2015)

PBS

What it's about: Follow the lives of the Crawley family and their domestic servants in this early 20th century period drama.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: Aristocratic families? Salacious relationships? Need I say more?

Where to watch: Amazon Prime

6. The Borgias (2011-2013)

Showtime

What it's about: The rise of the Borgia family in 15th century Europe as they take over the Roman Catholic Church when Patriach Rodrigo Borgia becomes Pope Alexander VI.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: The Borgias are basically the real life Lannisters. They're a powerful family with a stern patriarch, and outcast brother who everyone hates, and a brother and sister who are, ahem, involved.

Where to watch: Showtime, Netflix

7. American Gods (2017-present)

Starz

What it's about: Shadow Moon, an ex-convict, becomes the driver and bodyguard of the mysterious Mr. Wednesday, who is actually the god Odin. Shadow is caught up in a battle for dominance between the old gods and the new.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: Does the fight for power with a fantastical element ring any bells?

Where to watch: Starz

8. Merlin (2008-2012)

BBC

What it's about: The life of the young wizard Merlin and his friendship with Arthur, the future king of Camelot.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: We got a Mad King, AKA King Uther, who banished magic from Camelot. We got the Prince Who Was Promised, AKA Prince Arthur, who's destined to bring magic back to Camelot. AND WE GOT DRAGONS. Same, same, but different.

Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime

9. Vikings (2013-present)

History

What it's about: Viking Ragnar Lothbrok is a young man on a quest for power, supremacy, land, and, most importantly, freedom.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: Ragnar and Arya are cut from the same cloth. Also, if you're missing the beautiful landscapes of the North and Winterfell, then look no further.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Hulu

10. Peaky Blinders (2013-present)

Netflix

What it's about:Follow the lives of Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders gang as they flood post-WWI England with crime while trying not to get caught by the police.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: Bad people who hold all the power is a common theme between both of these shows.

Where to watch: Netflix

11. Outlander (2014-present)

Starz

What it's about: Claire Randall is mysteriously transported from post-WWII England to 18th century Scotland where she is forced to marry the strapping Jaime Fraser for her own safety.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: The sweeping lands of Scotland will make you feel like you never left Winterfell.

Where to watch: Starz

12. The Last Kingdom (2015-present)

BBC

What it's about: After his family was killed as a child, Uhtred was taken in by Danish warlord Earl Ragnar. In his adulthood, his new family also gets killed, and he vows to avenge their deaths, but is torn, because the people who killed his new family are part of his old family.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: Mix Arya's revenge storyline with Theon's struggle with loyalty to Winerfell or the Iron Islands storyline and you get my boy Uhtred.

Where to watch: Netflix

13. Frontier (2016-present)

Netflix

What it's about: Outlaw Declan Harp is trying to break into the dangerous game that is the 18th century fur trading business.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: If you missed Khal Drogo's face, then I got something in store for you.

Where to watch: Netflix

14. The Shannara Chronicles (2016-2017)

Netflix

What it's about: Amberle, Eretria, and Wil must band together to stop the demon army from destroying the universe.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: The white walkers and the banished demons are cut from the same cloth.

Where to watch: Netflix

15. Wynnona Earp (2016-present)

SyFy

What it's about: Wynonna returns to her hometown of Purgatory to rid the town of Revenants, the resurrected souls of the criminals her great-great-grandfather, Wyatt Earp, took down.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: If you like Arya, Brienne, and Daenerys, AKA badass weapon-wielding women, then Wynonna is gonna be your new fave gal.

Where to watch: Netflix

16. The Tudors (2007-2010)

Showtime

What it's about: The early years of Henry VIII's forty-year reign and all the illicit trysts that occurred during that time.

How it's similar to Game of Thrones: It's a political drama with many affairs — both professional and unprofessional. Also, Natalie Dormer (Margaery) is in it.

Where to watch: Showtime, Netflix