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Six Must-Watch Shows for Game of Thrones Fans

Game of Thrones proved to be a massive critical and viewer success, drawing in 10s of millions of viewers for its final season. And, while the finale did have its critics, fans of the show were left wanting more. Fortunately, thanks to the plethora of streaming and on-demand services, there is a wealth of old and new shows that can fill the Westeros-shaped hole that was left in our lives following the show’s final airing in 2019.

1) House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon is the obvious choice as a replacement for your weekly Game of Thrones viewing. This spin-off takes place 200 years before the events in Thrones and is based on George R.R. Martin’s book Fire & Blood. There are dragons and familiar locations including King’s Landing, so the series will feel familiar to Game of Thrones fans. However, the Targaryen family tree can be tricky to figure out due to the sheer number of characters, which ExpressVPN has illustrated in great detail, so it’s worth checking out these illustrated guides to see how it relates to Game of Thrones as that is set roughly 200 years in the future.

2) Vikings

If you’re looking for big action scenes set against a gritty backdrop, the Vikings series from the History Channel offers all of that and more. It is loosely based around the legend of Ragnar Lothbrok and, while it doesn’t feature dragons, it has a similar feel that Game of Thrones fans will enjoy.

3) His Dark Materials

Fans of the fantasy genre should enjoy His Dark Materials, which is based on the novels of the same name by Philip Pullman. It has multiple universes, a cast that includes James McAvoy, and familiars, which are essentially talking animal companions. There are currently two series and a third series has been announced by the BBC and will air on HBO.

4) Rings of Power

One of the reasons that Game of Thrones became so successful, and spawned a number of spin-offs, is George R.R. Martin’s incredible world-building literary skills. You would be hard-pressed to find any larger or more fantastical world than Middle Earth: the setting for the Lord of the Rings movies and the Amazon Exclusive Rings of Power.

5) The Sandman

The Sandman is another fantastical adaptation, this time based on a series of graphic novels by author Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics. Launched on Netflix, the series is quite dark but has some very hard fantasy elements to it.

6) The Witcher

The Witcher is a Netflix show that is based on graphic novels of the same name, which themselves were used as the source material for the massively popular Witcher games. The Witcher features Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, although he has recently announced that he is stepping down from the role, as per IGN. Liam Hemsworth is set to take over the role.

There are reported to be several new shows from the Game of Thrones world hitting screens over the next few years. In the meantime, the shows above should provide some relief and provide similar entertainment, whether you are looking for huge fantasy worlds or series based on fantasy novels.

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Jason Momoa Shaved His Beard And I’m Not Sure How I Feel About It

Facial hair or lack thereof can have a huge impact on a man’s appearance. If you’ve ever seen before and after shaving photos, you know the transformations can be pretty insane. This is probably why we get so incredibly attached to male celebrity beards, such as the one resting upon the glorious face of Jason Momoa. Well, it used to rest there. Now, the Game of Thrones star is completely shaven and tbh, I’m still not sure how to feel about it.

When we think of Jason Momoa AKA Khal Drogo AKA Aquaman, one of the first things that comes to mind is his glorious beard.

In addition to his chiseled physique and all around grizzly manliness, of course.

But what if I told you this beast of a man no longer had his signature facial hair?

*gasp*

The Game of Thrones actor recently released a YouTube video titled “Goodbye Drogo…I SHAVED!” in which he shaves off his entire beard while talking about his latest project to help preserve the planet.

Momoa discusses replacing plastic bottles with aluminum and other efforts we can take to live more “infinitely recyclable”—doing our part to save mother earth and whatnot.

While a noble initiative. Now let’s draw our attention back to the beard, or lack thereof.

In any situation as dire as this one, I find it best to sort through my feelings in the form of a pro-con list. So, here goes.

Pros:

1. First and foremost, the obvious, he’s helping the planet.

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Gorgeous and environmentally conscious, what more could you possibly need?

2. He looks younger, which is never a bad thing.

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Flashback to his early onscreen years.

3. We can see his beautiful jawline.

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Swoon.

4. And that adorable smile.

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Be still, my heart.

Cons:

1. I fell in love with him as Khal Drogo and it’s hard for me to imagine him as anything else.

*sniff*

2. As I mentioned before, the beard added that extra rugged touch.

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Yes, sir.

3. Not necessarily a bad thing, but he looks like a completely different man.

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So, there you have it—my personal insight on this whole beardless Drogo thing.

And here’s what other people had to say about the transformation:

Many were devastated.

While others felt he looks better without facial hair.

And some just love him regardless.

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But I think we can all agree that he’s still one of the most beautiful beings to walk this planet. Not to mention, he’s trying to save it so that’s pretty cool too.

h/t: PopSugar

The Mountain’s ‘Tiny’ Girlfriend Answers The One Thing We’re All Wondering About

If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones, of course, you know who The Mountain is. The bodyguard of Cersei Lannister is the biggest, scariest, most intimidating character on the show. Not only is he huge, he’s also known to do some pretty wild things on the show, such as popping the head of Pedro Pascal like it was a pumpkin and holding his kid brother, The Hound, against a fire for playing with his toy. Many don’t know that The Mountain is huge both on the show and off the show. Just by looking at his Instagram, one can see how much hard work goes into maintaining his body.

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, the actor, and bodybuilder who plays The Mountain, happens to be dating someone who looks absolutely nothing like him. While he stands at a tall 6 feet 9 inches, his girlfriend is pretty much the complete opposite.

His girlfriend, Kelsey, is into fitness and wellness, but she stands at a tiny 5 feet 2 inches–which is much smaller than the almost 7 feet that The Mountain stands. The two, however, make an adorable couple.

 

Here they are at the recent Game of Thrones series finale premiere, where you can clearly see the height difference.

 

The first question that pops into everyone’s mind when seeing them has to be–how do they kiss?!? Many people who are fans of Game of Thrones are constantly asking the couple how that really works between them. Does Kelsey have to jump up to reach her man? Does The Mountain bend down to meet Kesley? How does it really work?

Someone on Instagram asked Kelsey:

 “How do you kiss? Do you jump into his arms every time and wrap your legs around his waist? Please post a picture of this impressive action.”

And, surprisingly, she responded saying:

“ah, he bends, I tiptoe. Or just say screw it, pick me up!”

These two are seriously adorable and a true example of opposites attract.

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