Game of Thrones
– IMDb user rating: 9.2
– Years on the air: 2011-2019
Based on George R.R. Martin’s beloved series of novels, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” this megahit HBO series essentially took on a life of its own. The award-winning medieval fantasy epic followed the deadly adventures of two powerful families as they battled for control of the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. It frequently challenged “The Sopranos” in viewership ratings during its first four seasons. The show inspired licensed merchandise, games, and replica armor, and boosted sales of the original novels. With a whopping 160 nominations, the show took home 56 Emmys.