The Magicians. (Image credit: Syfy) While set in modern times, this five-season SyFy show, based on Lev Grossman's book series, will satisfy a GoT fan's hankering for fantasy. The story begins as George R.R. Martin says ‘Game of Thrones’ books will have different ending than TV show. Don’t do that. Don’t give me hope. No ending is a different ending, so I guess he tells the truth. This, dude ain't ever finishing those books. The show ends with Dany dead and Jon in exile. guillemhp/HBO. It's Game of Thrones to TV viewers, but for others, that's merely the title of the first book in George R.R. Martin's epic fantasy series, A Song Of Ice And Fire. BEST: Outlander. Based on Diana Gabaldon ‘s hit book series, Starz ‘s Outlander has hit a high note with readers and non-readers alike. Faithful mostly to Gabaldon’s vision and storylines Game of Thrones has two. Jon Snow is Eddard Stark’s bastard son. He’s treated like an outsider by his family and society because of this. Meanwhile, Tyrion Lannister is treated similarly Jon Snow. Snow, Stark, Targaryen, when it comes down to it Jon is a member of the Stark family and his looks prove that. He is supposed to look more like the Stark side of the family than any of his brothers. RELATED: Game of Thrones: Jon Snow's 10 Best Quotes. Jon is described as quick and lean. Much like how Sean Bean has the lion's share of screentime in the first season of Game of Thrones, Ned Stark has the most point-of-view chapters in A Game of Thrones, so it truly comes as a shock George R.R. Martin Regrets ‘Game of Thrones’ Show Went Past Books, Says His Ending Will Be Different. "I'm still working on the book, but you'll see my ending when that comes out," Martin said .

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