10 Game-of-Thrones-Like Shows For Teens

Beloved by tweens, teens, and parents, these wonderfully written intertwined tales have rich characters and a mystical plot that references legends of long-ago cultures rooted in unity with Earth's elements. Sound pretty deep for a cartoon? It is, and it's also tons of fun.

Age: 9+

Where to Watch: streaming

How it's like GOT: Rich storytelling, headstrong heroines, and elemental battles (Khaleesi's dragons breathe a mean fire, but they're nothing compared to Korra's water-bending skills).

The Doctor has been around since the '60s, and his history goes back way further. He is a Time Lord, after all. The show is more sci-fi than fantasy, but its scope and quality make it a GOT peer. Kids will like all the action and perilous predicaments, though the main character always manages to escape his own demise (unlike many GOT characters).

Age: 10+

Where to Watch: BBC America

How it's like GOT: It's got a nimble sense of gallows humor that teens will appreciate and an epic catalog of threatening entities that must be defeated.

A goofy adventure with an Indiana Jones vibe, this series follows a group of librarians tasked with caring for the world's magical objects. Pretty cool job, right? The Librarians doesn't take itself too seriously but is still packed with great characters, fantastical plots, and daring exploits.

Age: 10+

Where to Watch: TNT

How it's like GOT: Lots of fun action and choreographed fights, with just a hint of magic.

Disney versions of classic fairy tale characters face challenges in Storybrooke, Maine, as well as in a parallel world filled with magic and mystery. While it's a little too mature for young kids, teens should love seeing these alternate versions of their childhood heroes deal with all kinds of decidedly grown-up problems.

Age: 12+

Where to Watch: ABC

How it's like GOT: Conflicts among characters are often solved by sword fights, death threats, and murder -- and much of the story is clouded in a sense of peril and shifting loyalties.

With a reboot coming up soon, kids can get to know this powerful, independent gal a little early. Like Arya Stark, she's got sword skills and some serious inner strength. A fun mix of history and fantasy, this cult classic has stuck around for a reason.

Age: 12+

Where to Watch: streaming

How it's like GOT: It's set in a mythical world with lots of swordplay and its fair share of bare midriffs and sexual innuendo (think Star Trek-level, not GOT).

It's still a bit violent at times, but this supernatural teen classic has a fun, campy tone, and its many relationships and motivations are much more in line with what teens can handle compared to GOT.

Age: 13+

Where to Watch: streaming

How it's like GOT: The constant threat of evil and a core crew of characters with magical powers who don't always get along.

This drama set on a mysterious island should have teens on the edges of their seats with that "what the heck's gonna happen next?" feeling (without surprising them with a gory beheading or mass murder). The cast's quest to discover where their plane crashed, who the elusive Others are, and why there's a polar bear in the tropics remains riveting through many seasons.

Age: 14+

Where to Watch: streaming

How it's like GOT: Ever-changing loyalties and realism countered with a heavy dose of mysticism, and the shocking deaths of beloved characters.

When you live in a world where werewolves, fairies, and vampires are real, teen troubles are a little different. In this fantasy series, based on the popular books, main character Clary learns how to navigate her new life dealing with various creatures, intriguing romances, and universal teen drama.

Age: 14+

Where to Watch: Freeform

How it's like GOT: Lots of family secrets and their aftermath, supernatural battles, and compelling characters.

On a postapocalyptic future Earth, humans have evolved into numerous races, including trolls, elves, and gnomes. All live in harmony until an ancient demon brings magic back into the world and, along with it, trouble that only the young protagonists can stop.

Age: 14+

Where to Watch: MTV

How it's like GOT: Also based on a series of fantasy novels, this show definitely isn't violence-free, but it's milder, and the trio of heroes is always fighting for good.