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

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Valerie Ettenhofer)

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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