If You Still Miss 'Game of Thrones', Here Are the Series I Recommend for a Weekend Binge
Mini-series with intrigue, ambition, and drama.
When Game of Thrones hit in 2011, it became a global phenomenon, uniting viewers in the brutal, unpredictable world of Westeros. The books by George R.R. Martin remain unfinished, and the show ended in 2019 — but for many, that craving never faded.
While nothing has matched HBO’s juggernaut in scale, I think a few mini-series have captured the same magic — from power games to dangerous family ties.
And the best part? You can watch each of them in a single weekend.
1. Gunpowder
Filmed during his Thrones run, Kit Harington helped develop this drama and plays Robert Catesby — the true mastermind of the Gunpowder Plot. History remembers Guy Fawkes, but it was Catesby who led the conspiracy. For Thrones fans, I think seeing Harington back in a tense period plot is a real treat.
2. American Primeval
One of Netflix’s most overlooked gems. Set during America’s westward expansion, it follows a fractured family trying to reunite while facing zealots and Native tribes defending their land.
3. Mary & George
Mary Villiers never aimed for the Iron Throne, but she had the cunning to take it. During King James’s reign, she grooms her son to rise at court — and their closeness raises eyebrows. History remembers George Villiers as the king’s downfall.
4. The White Queen
Did you know George R.R. Martin has said the Wars of the Roses inspired Thrones’ political chaos? This series dramatizes that history, focusing on the women pulling strings behind the scenes. To me, it feels like a Thrones season that really happened.
