Netflix’s period drama Bridgerton, based on Julia Quinn’s book series by the name, is an enormous hit amongst the younger generation of audience. The series seamlessly weaves Regency-era drama with modern sensibilities, transporting viewers to 1800s London. The storyline revolves across the social season of the ton when young ladies from affluent families are introduced to gentlemen in order that they will select their respective suitors.
Bridgerton was first released in 2020. The third season aired last 12 months and the team is now preparing for the fourth season. The series has kept viewers on the sting of their seats with its palpable and sizzling chemistry between the lead couples, piping-hot gossip of Lady Whistledown, and aesthetics. When you eagerly await the upcoming season, listed here are five other binge-worthy period dramas which are equally fascinating, aesthetic and might we are saying scandalous as well!
5. Mary & George (2024)
- Streaming On: Prime Video
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
- Creator: D.C. Moore
Plot: Based on the non-fiction book The King’s Assassin by Benjamin Wolley, Mary & George revolves across the scandalous affair between James VI and I and George Villiers, the primary Duke of Buckingham. Set in seventeenth century England, the series is a gripping tale of a mother-son duo, Mary Villiers, played by Julianne Moore and George, played by Nicholas Galitzine.
The story revolves across the rise of the mother-son duo in King James I’s court. The very ambitious and cunning Mary directs her son to seduce the king and turn out to be his lover. The British miniseries is stuffed with intrigue, betrayal, and political maneuvering, keeping viewers glued to their seats from start to complete.
4. Reign (2013-2017)
- Streaming On: Prime Video
- IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
- Creator: Laurie McCarthy, Stephanie Sengupta
Plot: Reign, the historical drama loosely revolves across the lifetime of Mary, Queen of Scots, played by Adelaide Kane. A young and naive Mary Stuart arrives on the treacherous courts of Sixteenth-century France to secure a strategic alliance for her homeland, Scotland by formalizing her engagement with the Crown Prince Francis, played by Toby Regbo. The four-season series tells the story of political intrigue, romance, personal ambition and betrayal.
Adelaide Kane absolutely did justice to her character, bringing an ideal balance of regal poise in addition to vulnerability. One other notable character within the series is that of Catherine de’ Medici, played by Megan Follows, who gives it her all to forestall Mary’s marriage to her son Francis following Nostradamus’ secret predictions. The 4 seasons of the series tells the story of the rise and fall after which, premature death of Mary, Queen of Scots. Reign is on the market on Amazon Prime and is an ideal watch if you might have been wanting more scandalous affairs!
3. Harlots (2017-2019)
- Streaming On: Prime Video
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Creator: Moira Buffini, Alison Newman
Plot: Harlots takes inspiration from Hallie Rubenhold’s The Covent Garden Ladies, specializing in the lives of ladies in 18th-century London working as prostitutes. The series vividly portrays the challenges and struggles of those women as they navigate through religious upheavals and brutal police raids.
The storyline revolves around an intelligent and strategic madame, Margaret Wells, played by Samantha Morton, of an up-and-coming brothel, who can go to any length to secure the longer term of her daughters, Charlotte and Lucy. It is a story of her quest to enhance her family’s fortunes amidst a neck-to-neck competition from a rival madame Lydia Quigley, played by Lesley Manville. The series balances drama, intrigue and dark humor, making it a compelling watch on Amazon Prime.
2. The Great (2020-2023)
- Streaming On: JioHotstar
- IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
- Creator: Tony McNamara
Plot: The Great will not be your typical historical drama. The series that revolves across the rise of Catherine the Great was described as ‘anti-historical’ by Hulu, its original streaming partner. The satirical comedy drama is loosely based on the lifetime of Catherine, played by Elle Fanning, who went from nothing to being Empress Catherine the Great of Russia. The series also stars Nicholas Hoult as Emperor Peter III and Peter’s body double Yemelyan Pugachev.
The charming and intelligent Catherine marries Peter and navigates the damaging waters of the Russian court. She feels hopeless when she realizes that her husband is a selfish brat and hatches a plan to overthrow him from the throne. The Great weaves historical events with dark humor and modern sensibilities, making it each entertaining and a thought-provoking watch.
1. Outlander (2014-)
- Streaming On: Netflix
- IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
- Creator: Ronald D. Moore
Plot: In case you were intrigued by the sizzling chemistry of Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon (Rege-Jean Page) in Bridgerton season 1, then Netflix’s Outlander will keep you glued to your seats. The series, based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels by the identical name, masterfully blends historical drama, romance and fantasy, and transports viewers to the paranormal and scenic landscapes of Scotland, where time travel and enduring love form the center of the narrative.
The story revolves around a World War II nurse, Claire Randall, played by Caitriona Balfe, who mysteriously travels back to 1743. After realizing what happened to her, Claire shows remarkable strength and intelligence to navigate through the newfound challenges in her life. Amidst all this, an already married Claire, falls in love with and marries an innocent 18th century Highland warrior Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan. The couple goes through several challenges and keeps their love alive at every trough and crests of their lives. Outlander has seven seasons thus far and can soon end after season eight.
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