We all know that if these great writers looked at history to be inspired, it would make for excellent entertainment.
For instance, the REAL “games of thrones” that occurred in Europe during the Middle Ages was fascinating. And when they, the writers, do use facts instead of “dragon” fantasy, shows would be exciting and informative. Like The White Queen,” but obviously having ugly, repulsive dragons flying around with a beautiful pure white queen riding on his back while he flame throws hundreds of soldiers, is captivating.
I took the time to record some old shows, never having seen any of them for years, and they were mildly interesting, until “the dragon shocker” which kinda turned me off. It’s a shame, because they could have made “content” better with just the facts.
And as always, JMHO.
The show is “history inspired.” It’s an imaginative reworking of historical themes and motifs. And it’s more interesting than a lot of shows more closely based on real history. The world ought to have room for both facts and fantasy.