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HBO Can't Stop Chasing Game Of Thrones – And It's Going To Destroy Them

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HBO's desperate chase for the next Game of Thrones may be its downfall, as it struggles to capture the magic that made the original a runaway hit.
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  • HBO has greenlit over a dozen Game of Thrones spin-offs, but industry insiders say the network is chasing trends instead of developing new, compelling stories
  • According to showrunner sources, HBO's obsession with recreating Game of Thrones' success has led to rushed, formulaic projects that lack the original's complexity and authenticity
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Valerie Ettenhofer, HBO, Game of Thrones
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