How difficult to create a big HBO series?

So let's say I have an idea for a show that could be bigger than Game of Thrones. How difficult would it be to even get an idea off the ground and what's the most I could make? My guess is that it's impossible to get those contacts and even more impossible to make millions quickly off an idea like that. Guys like George Awr Awr Mawrtin are the beneficiaries of randomness (there's thousands trying to do that and only 1 makes it, etc).

 
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So let's say I have an idea for a show that could be bigger than Game of Thrones.

So modest and so realistic. I'm sure you can do it. Here's my idea for a show: Film some guy who claims to have a huge hit idea for HBO as he meanders through the process of pitching this idea to numerous people in and around media. If it goes nowhere, I have a documentary of broken dreams and heartache; in the minute chance it succeeds, I will have documented a success from the beginning. Definition of a win-win.
 

Mr. George Awr Awr Mawrtin had his books turned into shows. If you have well-written and well-received books under your belt then that should open doors to at least PBS.

>Incoming Ash Ketchum, Pokemon Master >Literally a problem, solve for both X and Y, please and thank you. >Hugh Myron: "Are there any guides on here for getting a top girlfriend? Think banker/lawyer/doctor. I really don't want to go mid-tier"
 

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