The original post: /r/television by /u/Queasy_Ad_8720 on 2026-05-14 07:36:31+00:00.

So long story short I almost exclusively watch anime since like 2008 but this last year Ive been binging some live action. I tend to like fantasy, history, swords/magic a lot over modern stuff but can be persuaded. I usually like 1 main lead over multiple or at least a good guy group to route for. Heres what ive seen so far and liked/disliked about them.

1)GOT, amazing. even without a main lead I loved it. The Starks essentially were the main character and the world and vibe was just top notch. Prob fav live action so far.

2)HoD, I want to like it so bad its just like…everyone sucks? so i have trouble caring about what happens to anyone… and ya it hurts my viewing experience.

  1. Knight of the 7 kingdoms, Holy what a great season I loved it.

  2. Last kingdom, quite enjoyed it, liked the lead, some seasons got a little too supernatural for me since the show felt grounded before that so it blindsided me some and some characters choices were…weird. But overall great show.

  3. shogun, loved this show. Excited for more. No major notes i just thought it was very well made.

OK, so heres shows I have heard about and am considering. But each has a few flaws ive heard about that bum me out. But regardless Id like any opinions on which might be best for me and also other suggestions.

  1. vikings, i hear its a lot like last kingdom but i know a major character leaves and the show tanks according to a lot of people.

  2. black sails, I hear season 1 is slow but it gets great after that. I like pirates enough and this is a high contender for my next show for me.

  3. Rome, I hear this has a very GOT vibe but was unfortunately rushed to an early conclusion in its second season.

  4. merlin, a little more family vibe, and i already sadly know how it ends and I do not like it haha so this one might be a bust.

  5. rings of power, i love lotr, but have heard almost exclusively negative things about this show.

  6. Witcher, i played the 3rd game, i like the lore. I very much dont like knowing the lead actor will change but let me know if its worth it. I saw my sister watching it once and it had a sort of…soap opera or like…yknow very tv show vibe. And i didnt like that but it could have just been that scene.

  7. someone mentioned sparticus, i know nothing of this show.

Thats all i can think of off the top of my head but let me know. Just looking to really see all the greats during my anime break. You can reccomend non fantasy shows as well its just a harder sell. I even quite breaking bad cause i just got bored of the modern setting. which i know is like a crime haha. I saw a scene from andor it looked pretty cool. Not the biggest star wars guy though. Anyway anyway suggest away please!

EDIT: Also saw and very much enjoyed severance. So modern shows definitely still can intrigue me.