10 Shows Like The House That Dragons Built

Description: Depicts the rise and fall of powerful figures in an ancient empire, blending historical events with personal drama and intense action.

Fact: One of the most expensive TV series ever made at the time of its production. The sets were so detailed that they were later reused for other films and shows.

Description: Features a sprawling, intricate narrative with political intrigue, complex characters, and epic battles set in a richly detailed fantasy world.

Fact: The series was filmed in multiple countries, including Northern Ireland, Croatia, and Iceland, to capture diverse landscapes. It holds the record for the most Emmy Awards won by a drama series.

Description: Focuses on a notorious family's ruthless climb to power, filled with betrayal, corruption, and lavish period settings.

Fact: The series was filmed in Hungary and Italy, with many scenes shot in actual historical locations. It was created by Neil Jordan, who also directed 'The Crying Game'.

Description: A historical drama with grand scale, intricate politics, and cultural clashes, set against the backdrop of the Mongol Empire.

Fact: The show's budget was reportedly around $90 million for the first season. It features extensive use of Mandarin and Mongolian languages to enhance authenticity.

Description: Centers on power struggles, family dynamics, and brutal warfare in a historical setting, blending myth and reality.

Fact: The show's creator, Michael Hirst, also wrote the screenplay for the film 'Elizabeth'. Many of the battle scenes were choreographed by the same team that worked on 'Gladiator'.

Description: A gritty, character-driven drama set in a lawless world, featuring pirates, treasure hunts, and shifting alliances.

Fact: Serves as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Treasure Island'. The show used a mix of practical effects and CGI to create its elaborate naval battles.

Description: Combines historical drama with elements of fantasy, focusing on time travel, romance, and the impact of personal choices on larger historical events.

Fact: The series is filmed on location in Scotland, where much of the story is set. It has a dedicated fanbase known as 'Outlanders' who often dress in period costumes for events.

Description: Explores political tensions and human conflicts across a colonized solar system, with deep world-building and morally ambiguous characters.

Fact: Originally canceled after three seasons, fan campaigns helped revive the show for three more seasons. The series is praised for its realistic depiction of space physics.

Description: Follows a protagonist torn between two cultures, navigating loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for identity amidst war and political upheaval.

Fact: Based on Bernard Cornwell's 'The Saxon Stories' series. The show's protagonist, Uhtred, is inspired by a real historical figure from 9th-century England.

Description: A high-fantasy epic with a vast ensemble cast, magical systems, and a prophecy-driven plot involving the battle between light and darkness.

Fact: Based on Robert Jordan's bestselling book series, which spans 14 volumes. The show's production involved building entire villages and intricate sets to bring the world to life.