114 Period Drama & Historical Series Collection
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Jane EyreTV · 2006 · 1 seasons · DramaCharlotte Brontë’s beloved novel tells of an orphaned young woman who becomes a governess at a somber estate in Yorkshire, and finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Edward Rochester.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.7 - 102
The Hollow CrownTV · 2012 · 2 seasons · Drama, HistoryA collection of British TV movies presenting Shakespeare’s history plays.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.5 - 103
Dark AngelTV · 2016 · 1 seasons · Crime, Drama, MysteryThe story follows Victorian serial killer Mary Ann Cotton, a poisoner who leaves no trace, allowing her victim count to rise undetected in a society that can’t imagine a woman committing such atrocities. Moving across the North East, she marries into unsuspecting families, builds her own—then destroys them, taking their money and disappearing.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 104
TraitorsTV · 2019 · 1 seasons · Drama, War & PoliticsLondon, 1945. Feef is lured by a charming American spy and drawn into espionage, tasked with exposing a hidden Russian operative within the British government.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2 - 105
Upstairs DownstairsTV · 2010 · 2 seasons · DramaSet in 1936, the series transports audiences to the opulent world of Belgravia, London. A new family occupies 165 Eaton Place, and viewers witness how the social and personal pressures of the turbulent pre-war era impact their lives and those of their servants.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 106
Lark Rise to CandlefordTV · 2008 · 4 seasons · DramaNestled in the quiet village of Lark Rise and the nearby market town of Candleford, the series portrays the everyday experiences of farmworkers, artisans, and landowners at the close of the 1800s. Lark Rise to Candleford is a charming drama celebrating a bygone era of rural England, filled with humor, insight, and romance.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.4 - 107
The Devil's WhoreTV · 2008 · 1 seasons · DramaThe Devil's Whore is a four-part television drama from Company Pictures and Channel 4, broadcast in 2008. As the English Civil War tears the nation apart, spirited aristocrat Angelica Fanshawe becomes involved with the anti-monarchist movement. She recounts England’s daring decision to execute its king and forge a new path for government.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 108
Mercy StreetTV · 2016 · 2 seasons · DramaTwo volunteer nurses—New England abolitionist Mary Phinney and Confederate supporter Emma Green—lead very different lives during the Civil War. Based on true stories, the series unfolds in a Union hospital within occupied Alexandria, Virginia, offering an intimate look at Americans grappling with the unprecedented challenges of this turbulent era beyond the battlefield.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.2 - 109
Wives and DaughtersTV · 1999 · 1 seasons · DramaMolly Gibson’s quiet life is subtly upended when her widowed father remarries. A strict new stepmother and charming stepsister, Cynthia, enter the household, and a budding friendship with the local landowner sparks an unforeseen romance.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.3 - 110
Death and NightingalesTV · 2018 · 1 seasons · DramaIn 1885 Fermanagh, Ireland, Beth turns twenty-three and plans to escape her isolated farm and the oppressive control of Billy Winters, her stepfather. With the help of the alluring Liam Ward, she prepares to leave this stifling life, unaware that her decision will reveal long-hidden secrets from the past.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9 - 111
Dancing on the EdgeTV · 2013 · 1 seasons · DramaA gripping 1930s drama follows a jazz band navigating life and love in a rapidly changing London.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.7 - 112
Doctor ThorneTV · 2016 · 1 seasons · DramaMary Thorne grew up impoverished, raised by her wealthy aunt and cousins at the sprawling Greshamsbury Park estate.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 113
My Mother and Other StrangersTV · 2016 · 1 seasons · DramaA drama series set in 1943, following the Coyne family and their neighbors as they try to live ordinary lives when a US Army Air Force base arrives in their quiet, rural community.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.4 - 114
The Long SongTV · 2018 · 1 seasons · DramaAgainst the backdrop of 19th-century Jamaica’s dying days of slavery, this series portrays the struggles and resilience of enslaved woman July and her cruel overseer, Caroline.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7
