Top Ten Television Period Dramas
Best TV shows set in any time period other than the 21st century.The Top Ten
1 Deadwood
Deadwood is an American western television series created, produced, and largely written by David Milch, that aired on the premium cable network HBO from March 21, 2004 to August 27, 2006, spanning 36 episodes and three seasons.
Deadwood is an American western television series created, produced, and largely written by David Milch, that aired on the premium cable network HBO from March 21, 2004 to August 27, 2006, spanning 36 episodes and three seasons.
2 Boardwalk Empire
3 Mad Men
Mad Men is an American period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate Television.
Mad Men is an American period drama television series created by Matthew Weiner and produced by Lionsgate Television.
4 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.
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.
5 Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey is a historical period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece.
Downton Abbey is a historical period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece. LOVE Downton Abbey! Please bring it back!
6 Rome
7 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.
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.
8 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 design and compelling performances. The Tudors offers an intimate look into the political and personal dynamics of one of England's most turbulent periods.
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 design and compelling performances. The Tudors offers an intimate look into the political and personal dynamics of one of England's most turbulent periods.
9 Spartacus
10 The Borgias
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11 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 has gained a large following for its romantic and historical elements, as well as its attention to period-accurate details.
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 has gained a large following for its romantic and historical elements, as well as its attention to period-accurate details.
12 War And Peace
War and Peace is a British one-off miniseries adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 19th century novel of the same name. It was scripted by Andrew Davis and stars Downton Abbey's Lily James as Natasha Rostava and Grantchester's James Norton as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky.
War and Peace is a British one-off miniseries adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's 19th century novel of the same name. It was scripted by Andrew Davis and stars Downton Abbey's Lily James as Natasha Rostava and Grantchester's James Norton as Prince Andrei Bolkonsky.
13 Merlin
14 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).
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).
15 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 has been praised for its atmospheric storytelling, intricate plot, and standout performances, particularly by Hardy.
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 has been praised for its atmospheric storytelling, intricate plot, and standout performances, particularly by Hardy.
16 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.
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.
17 Home Fires
Home Fires is a British period television drama about the life of Women's Institute members on the Home Front during the Second World War.
Home Fires is a British period television drama about the life of Women's Institute members on the Home Front during the Second World War.
18 Endeavor
19 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.
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.
20 Victoria
21 SS-GB
22 Ripper Street
23 The Crown
24 Father Brown
25 Dodger
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