Games Of Thrones

Realizing their biggest hit, Game Of Thrones, will soon be ending, HBO is planning four potential follow-up series based on the world of Westeros (and Essos, presumably).

I don't know. I like the characters of Game Of Thrones, even like the setting, but I like, above all, that they're part of a large tapestry serving one story.  I don't particularly need to see other characters from other places and times once this story is ended. (I realize this is the kind of story that never truly ends--there's always a fight for the throne).

Maybe there will be some audience for these shows, but I don't know if I'd watch.  The idea should be the story they're showing me now is the most interesting one available in this world.  Why would I want second best?

PS  It appears that George R. R. Martin is helping to develop two of these series. Shouldn't he be busy finishing a novel (or two or three) first?