After an incredible season 5 finale, I definitely felt a certain post traumatic lost-ness that’s specific to being so dedicated to Game of Thrones for 10 weeks straight.

Luckily, I was swept up by my Netflix account and comforted by some of the most original and fantastic television I had ever witnessed. So, here are five shows to fill that void in your heart left by our favorite medieval tragedy: 

5) ‘The Whispers’ (ABC, Soo Hugh)

Based on the short story “Zero Hour” by Ray Bradbury, this science fiction thriller is one I have been looking forward to since I first saw the trailer last year. Co-produced by Stephen Spielberg and starring Lily Rabe (American Horror Story), the series is already fascinating and chilling with only three episodes released thus far. Without spoiling too much, the show follows Rabe as an FBI child specialist who begins investigating odd murders at the hands of mere children and an imaginary friend called “Drill”. 

The Whispers airs Monday nights at 10 p.m. eastern on ABC and is available to watch on Hulu.

4) ‘Hannibal’ (NBC, Bryan Fuller)

Fannibals were fighting extremely hard last year to ensure Hannibal got renewed for a third season and thankfully, after what seemed an eternity of waiting (a few months at most, but still), we received news that our favorite cannibalistic chef would indeed be returning.

Season 3 has delivered the most exquisite episodes of the series to date. Featuring a new setting and Gillian Anderson (The X-Files) joining as a series regular, season 3 was well worth the wait. It picks up immediately where season 2 left off and begins answering who survived Hannibal’s carnage last finale (which Fuller jokingly calls The Red Dinner à la Game of Thrones).

Hannibal airs Thursday nights at 10 p.m. eastern and is also available on NBC.com.

3) ‘Daredevil’ (Netflix, Drew Goddard)

And now on to the Netflix portion, where you can ingest all your binge watching desires. First up is Daredevil, which I had very high hopes for once we learned Netflix was partnering with Marvel to develop four brand new original series. Needless to say, those high hopes were exceeded.

Daredevil is an absolutely fantastic series following Matt Murdock as he journeys through the morally corrupt Hell’s Kitchen to face off against the terrifyingly mad crime boss, The Kingpin. With a diverse cast, stunning visuals, and insane fight scenes to match, Daredevil is a truly wild ride that is faithful to its source material and deserving of the high praises it has received.

Daredevil season 1 is available to watch on Netflix and has been renewed for a second season.

2) ‘Orange Is the New Black’ (Netflix, Jenji Kohan)

Since Weeds, I have been a huge fan of showrunner Jenji Kohan. Her social commentary and characterization is absolutely honest and unique to Kohan and her material. In those, OITNB succeeds immensely.

While season 3 is less violent than season 2, (due to the absence of crime boss “Vee”) it instead delves into the backstories of characters we hadn’t dissected yet including Boo, Nikki, and Pennsatucky. This season shows the inner struggles of these characters and their victories in becoming and accepting themselves. Unsurprisingly, due to its immense success, OITNB has already been renewed for season 4.

You can binge (at your leisure) seasons 1-3 on Netflix.

1) ‘Sense8’ (Netflix, J. Michael Straczynski, Lana Wachowski, & Andy Wachowski)

I could try to describe the experience that Sense8 is but it may not do it justice. The show is tremendous in every way. It’s one of the biggest shows I’ve ever seen in that it’s completely international. Filmed in nine cities and eight different countries, Sense8 prides itself in its diversity as it explores issues not often seen in science fiction such as sexuality, gender, religion, identity, and politics.

The series follows eight individuals who have been chosen and linked telepathically as they are hunted by Whispers who seek to destroy them. Their link allows them to access each other’s knowledge and skill set as well as share an emotional and mental link. Like The Matrix (also by the Wachowskis), Sense8 is more than simple visual material, it is an experience. Sense8 offers wonderful representation and even features Doctor Who alum Freeman Agyeman and Lost alum Naveen Andrews.

Sense8 season 1 is available on Netflix, but has yet to be renewed for season 2.

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Well, those are the shows that are getting me through my Game of Thrones hiatus, what about you? Let us know in the comments below!