A passionate fanbase doesn’t just happen overnight. It requires strong characters, along with engaging stories and worlds that people want to go back to. Shows that manage to create these often go into spin‑offs, various merchandise and even games. These titles below show just that, and how even a slot tie‑in can be part of the mix.

Doctor Who (1963-1989 / 2005-present)

Sixty years, multiple regenerations, and one endlessly devoted fanbase. Doctor Who is the definition of TV immortality. From the cardboard sets of the ‘60s to big-budget adventures today, fans have loved every era of the Doctor. Really, what more could you want than aliens and wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff? The show’s ability to reinvent itself has kept fans interested and loyal across generations. Few fandoms are as passionate, or as patient, as Whovians waiting for the next Doctor.

The Office UK (2001-2003)

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s The Office created a fandom that thrives on awkward silences and second-hand embarrassment. David Brent is still one of the most quotable and cringeworthy characters out there, and fans still share their favourite moments online. The show’s devoted community has even merged with that of its US version, and has turned The Office into a shared language of sarcasm and staplers in jelly.

Fleabag (2016-2019)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag didn’t just win awards; it gained a devoted following. Fans connected with its honesty and dark humour. The introduction of the Hot Priest, played by Andrew Scott, took things to a whole other level for the fandom. Online, fans share quotes and memes about love, loss, and awkwardness, making Fleabag feel more like a shared little secret between friends than just a show.

Game of Thrones (2011-2019)

No list of favourite TV shows would be complete without Game of Thrones. The size of its fandom was unlike anything we’d seen before, with global watch parties, cosplay, and endless debates over who should’ve ended up on the Iron Throne. Sure, the final season divided opinion, but the world of Westeros still very much lives on in fanfiction, memes, and spin-offs.

And the passion didn’t stop when the show ended. HBO’s fantasy epic even went on to increase their reach with an online slots game, where players can explore the Seven Kingdoms, spin for glory, and relive the drama through the houses of Stark, Lannister, Targaryen, and Baratheon. It’s a great example of how a fanbase can extend the legacy of a show far beyond television.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)

Few shows have inspired as devoted a following as Buffy. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s vampire-slaying cheerleader became a symbol of female empowerment. Fans still gather for Buffy conventions, rewatch marathons, and debates about the best season.

What made Buffy so special was its emotional honesty. It wasn’t just about the monsters, but about growing up, loss, and finding your place in the world. That spirit has been kept alive by the fandom for over two decades.

Final Thoughts

From the time‑traveling adventures of Doctor Who to the epic saga of Game of Thrones, these shows prove that building a fanbase isn’t just about great episodes; it’s about creating worlds people want to live in. And through games and digital extensions, those worlds can draw in new audiences, too.

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