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Game of Thrones vs. Shogun

Shogun pulls ahead by 35 points (190 vs. 155) — and crosses into Masterclass tier where Game of Thrones sits at Stimulating.

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Game of Thrones

Stimulating
155/200

Coordinates interlocking political narratives across kingdoms where viewer must track competing claims, alliance shifts, and consequence of decision-making in absence of moral certainty.

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Shogun

Masterclass
190/200

A power struggle unfolds in 17th-century Japan as a navigator and a lord compete for influence. Educational about feudal Japan and cross-cultural negotiation. Cognitive engagement from the political intrigue and the language barrier.…

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The dimension breakdown

Cognitive
43
46
Educational
31
48
Entertainment
43
49

IQ Score (0–200) is a composite of Cognitive Stimulation (40%), Educational Value (35%), and Entertainment Quality (25%). All dimensions scored 0–50. Read the full methodology →

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