Top Ten Historical TV Series

The Top Ten
1 Vikings Vikings is a historical drama television series written and created by Michael Hirst for the History channel.

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2 Poldark Poldark is a British-American drama television series that was first broadcast on BBC One on 8 March 2015. The first eight-part series was based on the first two Poldark novels by Winston Graham, adapted by Debbie Horsfield and directed by Edward Bazalgette and Will McGregor.
3 Black Sails Black Sails is an American historical adventure series that premiered in 2014, created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine. The show serves as a prequel to Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island," focusing on the golden age of piracy. Based in the West Indies, it follows the infamous pirate Captain Flint as he battles for the survival of New Providence Island. The series received critical... read more

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4 The Tudors The Tudors is a historical drama series that aired from 2007 to 2010, focusing on the reign of King Henry VIII of England. Created by Michael Hirst, the show stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the infamous king and explores his relationships with various wives and key historical figures. Although it takes liberties with historical accuracy for dramatic effect, the series was lauded for its lush production... read more
5 The Last Kingdom
6 Outlander Outlander is a drama television series based on the book series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. Developed by Ronald D. Moore, the show debuted in 2014 and features Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in the lead roles. The narrative centers around Claire Randall, a married former nurse who is mysteriously transported from 1945 to 1743 Scotland, where she meets a dashing Highland warrior. Outlander... read more
7 Grantchester Grantchester is an ITV drama series set in the 1950s Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester, near Cambridge. The series features a vicar named Sidney Chambers (portrayed by James Norton) who develops a sideline in sleuthing with help from Detective Geordie Keating (portrayed by Robson Green).
8 Downton Abbey Downton Abbey is a historical period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece.
9 Peaky Blinders Peaky Blinders is a television crime drama based upon the exploits of the Peaky Blinders gang operating in Birmingham, England during the aftermath of World War I.
10 Spartacus - War of the Damned Spartacus: War of the Damned is the final season of the American television series Spartacus, created by Steven S. DeKnight. Premiering in 2013, this installment follows the gladiator Spartacus leading a slave uprising against the Roman Republic. Known for its graphic violence and sexual content, the show combines elements of history and fiction to dramatize the events of the Third Servile War. The... read more

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11 Rome Rome is a British-American-Italian historical drama television series created by John Milius, William J.
12 Call the Midwife Call the Midwife is a BBC period drama series about a group of nurse midwives working in the East End of London in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
13 Ripper Street
14 Taboo Taboo is a British drama television series that debuted in 2017, created by Steven Knight, Tom Hardy, and Chips Hardy. The show is set in 1814 and follows James Keziah Delaney, played by Tom Hardy, as he returns to England after years in Africa to reclaim his father's shipping empire. The narrative weaves through themes of political and business corruption, familial betrayal, and the occult. Taboo... read more
15 SS-GB
16 Endeavour
17 The Durrells The Durrells is an ITV drama miniseries based on Gerald Durrell's three autobiographical books about his family's four years on Corfu 1935-1939, which began airing on 3 April 2016. The series is written by Simon Nye, directed by Steve Barron and Roger Goldby, and produced by Christopher Hall.
18 The Crown
19 Upstairs, Downstairs
20 Reign
21 Matador
22 Mad Men Mad Men is an American period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate Television.
23 The Borgias
24 Roots
25 The Pillars of the Earth The Pillars of the Earth is a historical miniseries based on Ken Follett's novel of the same name, which aired in 2010. Set in 12th-century England, the story revolves around the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. The series blends elements of history, religion, and politics, offering a tapestry of interwoven stories and characters. Critics appreciated its epic scope,... read more
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