"Game of Thrones" (2011-present, HBO)
Start with a best-selling series of books that feature royal battles, dragons, and an entire new universe (Westeros) in which fantasy fans can immerse themselves, then turn it into a big-budget cable TV show with a perfect cast, compelling storytelling, and more than one or two naughty moments. You've got a drama that not only has a devoted geek fanbase, but also has won over a group of viewers who wouldn't be...
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Start with a best-selling series of books that feature royal battles, dragons, and an entire new universe (Westeros) in which fantasy fans can immerse themselves, then turn it into a big-budget cable TV show with a perfect cast, compelling storytelling, and more than one or two naughty moments. You've got a drama that not only has a devoted geek fanbase, but also has won over a group of viewers who wouldn't be caught dead reading or watching any other fantasy series.
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