9 Historical Shows to Watch after House of the Dragon Season 2

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9 Best Historical Shows to Watch after House of the Dragon Season 2

”House of the Dragon” is a prequel to “Game of Thrones” which is adapted from the parts of George R. R. Martin’s book “Fire & Blood” published in 2018 “. The show is about the events twenty-five years after the Targaryen invasion that created the Seven Kingdoms and the story is centered around King Viserys Targaryen. The core narrative focuses on the issue of succession and causes the game of thrones which is a civil war known as the Dance of Dragons which combusts into a civil war as various sides struggle for the right to sit on the Iron Throne.

Season one focuses primarily on the events that led to this civil war, painting a picture of characters and their switches of allegiance, their power plays, and their battles. Some of the exciting features include the attack on Stepstone Islands by Daemon Targaryen and the power struggle within the Targaryen royal family.

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’

“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is a television series based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, and it is mostly based on the appendices of “The Lord of the Rings.” The show is set during the Second Age, many thousands of years before the events of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit”; the series starts with a war of the Elves against Morgoth, the first dark lord. It elaborates on the creation of the Rings of Power and the ascendance of Sauron, together with such events as the establishment of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men.

‘The Last Kingdom’

shooting of historical adventure drama TV show inspired from Bernard Cornwell’s books called “The Saxon Stories”. It starts in the year 878 AD and is about the journey ofUhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon lord who was kidnapped by the Danes. The series portrays the British Saxons and the Danish invasion that seeks to conquer England. Uhtred faces a conflict of allegiance: he was born a Saxon, yet he was raised as a Viking; he struggles with loyalty to his own people as well as with politics. It is a complex series that features great action with combat sequences, engaging politics, and character growth. It has received a lot of support form the artistic community as well as the audience due to its accurate depiction of the historical context and the characters.

‘Succession’

“Succession” is a television drama centered on the lives of the Roy family, head of a family-owned media empire and eking through power struggles, betrayals, and high stakes as they fight over the family business.

‘Vikings’

‘Vikings’ is a TV series of historical genre that dramatizes the life of the historical Viking Ragnar Loðbrók and his quest for becoming a king and discovering territories. The types of scenes on the show include: Battle scenes are dramatic in drama and often include blood and gore. Characters are multidimensional and flawed The show examines aspects of Viking society and mythology.

‘The Wheel of Time’

It also arises because of the Wheel of Time, a fantasy book series penned by Robert Jordan. It is a series of 14 books and is set in the world where magic is reality at least to some extent, and the conflict between good and evil is the major plot of the story. The series focuses on a protagonist, Rand al’Thor, as well as other characters who have to deal with politics and wars, and of course fight against the antagonist, Dark One. The books are elaborate, cosmologically subversive, character driven and panoramic in scope. The Wheel of Time has been able to attract its own following of fans and has been turned into a television program.

‘Rome’

“Rome” is a television series that revolves around the experiences of two soldiers, Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, as they try to survive in the political and social instabilities of ancient Rome. It portrays the war within the Roman Empire and betrayal as well as relationships between the empire’s citizens and portrays day to day life. Blending fact with creative dramatization, “Rome” delivers a compelling and realistic view of the classical Roman world.

‘Yellowstone’

“Yellowstone” is an online series that depicts the struggles associated with the Duttons who own the largest running ranch in the United States of America. They try to protect it from numerous adversaries such as land developers, politicians, and other Native American tribes as depicted in the series. It describes the problems of family relationships, conflicts, and the influence of emerging civilizations on the indigenous population. Featuring spectacular sceneries and dramatic narratives, Yellowstone has entertained viewers with good stories and excellent acting.

 ‘Shōgun’ 

The ‘Shōgun’ web series is a period drama based on the novel of the same title by author James Clavell. It depicts the life of an English navigator who gets entangled in the power struggles of feudal Japan of early seventeenth century. The series focuses on the concepts of clashes in culture and power, and dysfunction in love due to circumstances in a world of samurais and warlords. Visually appealing and narratively engaging, ‘Shōgun’ is an excellent depiction and representation of this era of history.

‘Black Sails’

“Black Sails” is a web series which narrates the tales of Captain Flint and his pirate crew who wander the perilous seas of the Caribbean to find treasure. Set in the Golden Age of Piracy, the series involves a combination of real and fictitious characters and those included in the show and it amalgamates action, drama, and political hypocrisy. The show is a journey of the basic themes of power, loyalty, and the cost that comes with striving to achieve desires in a world without laws. With magnificent visuals and multi-dimensional characters, “Black Sails” takes you on a thrilling journey to the world of the most outcast and their boundaries for winning over Nassau’s most profitable footpaths.

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