'Game of Thrones' not airing in 2019
15 October, 2018
The final season of 'Game of Thrones' isn't airing until 2019, but the race is already underway to find the next king of television. Streaming services, such as Netflix and Amazon, and more traditional networks like CBS, are spending millions of dollars to find the next series that will fill the giant hole 'Game of Thrones' will leave behind.
But they all may be chasing something increasingly elusive: a universal hit. When 'Game of Thrones'premiered on HBO in 2011, it had far less competition - streaming services weren't as popular as they are today.
"You're trying to break through the clutter of 500 shows with one great show," Michael Nathanson, media analyst and founding partner at MoffettNathanson said a hit show can lead to more subscribers and clout for the network, according to him.
'Game of Thrones' engaging storytelling, immersive world and enormous production budget has led to 47 Emmys and big ratings (16.1 million watched last season's finale). Viewers can now pick from hundreds of programs on cable and streaming services, so 'Game of Thrones' success is worth all the gold in Casterly Rock.