2019 was arguably the best year ever for genre television - so much so, that it was virtually impossible to watch everything. While you probably caught most of the big releases, we're willing to bet there were a few shows that slipped through the cracks.

With that in mind, here are the best sci-fi, fantasy and comic-book themed TV shows from the past 12 months. (And yes, we're including the finale season of Game of Thrones - it wasn't that bad!)

The Game of Thrones series has had a plagued year. First there were the dismal reviews for its final season, then the Naomi Watts-fronted spin-off that was cancelled at the last minute. But there's finally some good news for Thrones fans.

Series author George R.R. Martin has confirmed in a blog that a new series called House of the Dragon is on its way. Here's everything we know so far.

The final episode of Game Of Thrones aired more than three months ago... and we're still waiting for a worthy replacement. HBO has confirmed it has several spin-offs planned but these won't be appearing for another year or more. There's also a Lord Of The Rings series, Netflix's The Witcher and an adaptation of The Wheel Of Time to look forward to. But what about right now?

In the hallowed words of Theon Greyjoy: "What is dead may never die."

Game Of Thrones may well and truly be over, but the franchise is set to live on via multiple series set in the same universe. Here's everything we know about the spin-off shows so far, straight from the mouths of the book author and show creators.

Scientists are among the millions of die-hard Game of Thrones fans digesting the show’s finale. Even in this fantasy world, geological processes like tectonic plate movement, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions would have built the mountains, carved the rivers and created vast oceans.

Winter is coming - so it's time to look for some indoor entertainment to share with friends and family. If recent PAX events are any indication, board games are back. This week, there are stacks of great deals including 25% off Game of Thrones Monopoly!

If you're one of those rare souls who refuses to pirate Game Of Thrones or pay for Foxtel, the wait is finally over. Following yesterday's series finale, the series is now available to purchase in its entirety on Google Play and iTunes. Here are the purchase links and prices!

If you still haven't got around to watching Game Of Thrones because you can't afford Foxtel, we've got some very good news. For a limited time, Foxtel is offering free, on-demand access to every single episode of the hit series. (And yes, that includes all of Season 8!)

If you’re a Game of Thrones fan and can’t watch the final episode today, the struggle to avoid spoilers will be inevitably quite hard come all week.

Ask not for whom the game thrones; it thrones for thee. This Monday Game of Thrones, the television show that invented death, finally ends. Now you can move on, at least until the prequel starts. What should you watch next to scratch that itch? It depends on what you’ll miss about Thrones.

One more episode of Game of Thrones left. A lot of people are gonna have some postpartum feelings. I’m going to feel relieved. I’ve spent eight years deciding not to watch our decade’s defining TV show. For a while I felt like an outcast, like Jon Snow, or Arya Stark, or Theon Greyjoy, or Tyrion Lannister. OK so I read the books. But you don’t have to go that far to beat GoT FOMO.

By now, everyone will be across the glaring "error" in the most recent episode of Game of Thrones. In case you missed it (and I'm not sure how given I've never watched a single episode of the show and I know about it!), someone left a Starbucks coffee cup in front of Dany during the Battle of Winterfell celebration. But was it really an accident? I'm not convinced.

Think you know who is going to win the Iron Throne? Guessing correctly could potentially win you a trip to Croatia, Afar reports.

The traumatic, stressful nature of Game of Thrones means it is best “enjoyed” with a drink in hand. If you want to go the themed route, you can choose from Cersei-approved wine or the countless GoT-themed potables — but the most recent beverage making a buzz in Westeros is giant’s milk.

(If you are at all sensitive to spoilers and have not seen last week’s episode, turn away now.)

Subscribing to Foxtel is an expense that many Aussies can't afford. Which is a bit of a bummer, as it's the only way to watch Game Of Thrones legally in this country. Boo!

But don't offer yourself up to the Many Faced God just yet - we've discovered a trick that will let you watch the whole thing on Foxtel for free. No, really.

Popular language learning app Duolingo is capitalising on the Game of Thrones’ season eight hype by releasing an updated version of its High Valyrian course, making it easier for fans to learn one of the oldest languages of Westeros with minimal time commitment.

Want to watch Game Of Thrones in Australia without paying for Foxtel? Believe it or not, there are quite a few options available that don't involve breaking the law. Here's what you need to know.

The final season of Game Of Thrones will be swooping onto TV screens this Monday (April 15.) We've worked out the most cost-effective way to watch the show legally in Australia.

With a friend in tow, it's possible to watch the series for as little as $12.50. With a little judicious timing, you can even watch the whole thing for free! Here's how it's done.

I’m a big fan of gambling. I’m not one to lose massive amounts of money playing poker in Vegas, but I do love March Madness brackets, fantasy sports, and really anything else where I can wager a small amount of cash in order to win bracing rights over my friends, which is why I’ve been on the hunt for some ways to enhance Game of Thrones this season with a few friendly wagers.