Game of Thrones may have ended in 2019, but the fantasy epic is still dominating conversations in a way few television shows ever have.
According to new research from BetMGM Casino, HBO's Emmy-winning series was the most-discussed television show across U.S. podcasts in 2026, outperforming both current streaming hits and even its own hit prequel, House of the Dragon.
Researchers analyzed more than 73,000 U.S. podcast episodes published between January and July 2026 that mentioned titles from IMDb's 50 Most Popular TV Series list. Game of Thrones appeared in 6,895 podcast episodes, earning the No. 1 spot overall.
The result is especially notable because the series concluded more than seven years ago. Yet it continues to generate more discussion than current favorites including:
Stranger Things (6,192 mentions)From (4,456)The Simpsons (3,973)Love Island USA (3,579)The Bear (3,170)Breaking Bad (3,144)Perhaps the biggest surprise is how far behind House of the Dragon landed.
Despite becoming one of HBO's biggest recent successes and expanding George R.R. Martin'sfantasy universe, the prequel ranked just No. 22, appearing in 1,073 podcast episodes (less than one-sixth of Game of Thrones' total).
The gap suggests that while House of the Dragon has built a devoted audience of its own, the original series remains the cultural touchstone people continue to revisit, debate and compare against.
The research also highlights the staying power of older television classics.
Alongside Game of Thrones, longtime favorites including The Simpsons, Breaking Bad, The Sopranos andThe Office all ranked ahead of many newer streaming originals, underscoring how legacy series continue to shape entertainment conversations years after leaving the air.
While new shows regularly dominate weekly streaming charts, Game of Thrones appears to occupy a different category altogether. Whether fans are revisiting controversial storylines, debating the series finale, ranking unforgettable character deaths or speculating about future Westeros projects, the show remains firmly embedded in pop culture.
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