5 Best Family Saga Series & Movies to Watch When 'House of the Dragon' Season 3 Ends

The third season of House of the Dragon is coming to an end – intrigues, betrayals, and dragons keep millions of viewers glued to their screens.

We have rounded up five of the best family sagas, across both series and movies, that share House of the Dragon's love for epic scale, complex characters, and moral ambiguity.

1. 'The Son', 2017-2019

IMDb Score: 7.5/10

Eli McCullough was born on the day Texas became a state. His life was filled with dramatic events, triumphs, and defeats. After being held captive by Native Americans, he regained his freedom and became a farmer.

After becoming a wealthy rancher, Eli decided to venture into the oil business. However, a mysterious murder on the ranch threatens to derail his plans.

This sweeping historical series is based on Philipp Meyer's novel of the same name. The epic family saga spans nearly a century and follows several generations of the McCullough clan.

2. 'Succession', 2018-2023

IMDb Score: 8.8/10

Jesse Armstrong's series has become the definitive family saga of our time. Despite his health issues, media mogul Logan Roy refuses to step down. His children – Shiv, Roman, Kendall, and Connor – are locked in a fierce battle to succeed him.

The show's creators drew inspiration from William Shakespeare's King Lear and the real-life story of media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

Spanning four seasons, the show chronicles the Roy family's drama: the conflict between father and children, the unpredictable consequences of the heirs' political and business ambitions, and the corrosive influence of wealth.

3. 'The Borgias', 2011-2014

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

In medieval Italy, the most influential family was the Borgias, Spanish immigrants who seized power in the city thanks to Rodrigo Borgia, who became Pope Alexander VI.

The holiest man in the world proved to be a manipulator and intriguer. His sons, Juan and Cesare, were constantly at odds with one another. Further complications arise from Cardinal Giuliano, who allies himself with the King of France to oust the new pope.

Family drama plays a significant role in the series, just as political intrigue does. The real-life Borgia family inspired Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather, so Rodrigo and Vito have a lot in common.

4. 'Big Love', 2006-2011

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

The series explores Mormon life through the story of Bill Henrickson, a man married to three women and raising seven children. He owns a hardware store that generates little profit.

His financial struggles and pressure from relatives transform his life into a tragicomedy where love brings both challenges and joy.

The show received critical acclaim and earned several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations during its five seasons. The main character's journey takes him from navigating family crises to making ambitious political attempts to spread his lifestyle across America.

5. 'Gone with the Wind', 1939

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

Against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story unfolds as a romance between Scarlett O'Hara, a plantation owner's daughter who was rejected by her suitor, and Rhett Butler, a man of highly questionable reputation. Her family opposes the union, but love cannot be commanded.

The iconic adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's novel was released in 1939 – it won eight Academy Awards and was one of the first color motion pictures.