The Best Historical Dramas On Hulu

Updated February 9, 2021 328 votes 74 voters 7.0k views16 items

List RulesOnly shows currently streaming on Hulu.

Whether set against a backdrop of war or sharing the story of a famous family, the best historical dramas on Hulu will educate as they entertain. Some historical TV series streaming on Hulu are set in the south during the American Civil War while other Hulu historical dramas are based in the UK. Some of the best historical drama shows on Hulu right now take place in the ancient East.

Which series will you find on this list of historical dramas streaming on Hulu? Vikings has to be near the top. This medieval story follows Ragnar Lothbrok – played by Travis Fimmel – as he seeks to raid England and become Earl. Six is another action-packed historical drama currently on Hulu.

If you are looking for more historical dramas to watch on Hulu, Roots, War and Peace, and The Looming Tower would be great options.

Vote up your favorite historical drama shows to help other Hulu subscribers know what to watch and vote down any historical dramas that you'd rather not be doomed to repeat.

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Vikings
Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick
Premiered: 2013
Vikings (History, 2013) is a historical drama television series created by Michael Hirst. A... more
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Manhattan
Rachel Brosnahan, Michael Chernus
Premiered: 2014
Manhattan is an American television series that premiered on July 27, 2014, on WGN America. It... more
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Camelot
Joseph Fiennes, Jamie Campbell Bower
Premiered: 2011
Camelot (Starz, 2011) is a historical-fantasy-drama television series developed by Chris... more
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War and Peace
Paul Dano, Lily James
Premiered: 2016
War & Peace is a 2016 British-American historical period drama television serial, based on Leo... more
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The Looming Tower
Jeff Daniels, Tahar Rahim
The Looming Tower (Hulu, 2018) is an American drama web television miniseries based on the... more
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The Kennedys
Katie Holmes, Tom Wilkinson
Premiered: 2011
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Underground
Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge
Underground is an American television period drama series created by Misha Green and Joe... more
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Genius
Geoffrey Rush, Johnny Flynn
Premiered: 2017
Genius (National Geographic, 2017) is an American anthology period drama television series... more
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The Great
Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult
Premiered: 2020
The Great (Hulu, 2020) is a television drama series written and executive produced by Tony... more
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Deutschland
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Roots
Malachi Kirby, Forest Whitaker
Roots is a 2016 American miniseries and a remake of the 1977 miniseries with the same name,... more
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Daniel Deronda
Hugh Dancy, Anna Popplewell
Premiered: 2002
Daniel Deronda is a British television serial drama adapted by Andrew Davies from the George... more
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Barbarians Rising
Barbarians Rising tells the story of the rise and fall of the Roman Empire from the perspective of the barbarian rebel leaders who helped bring it down.
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Six
Barry Sloane, Kyle Schmid
Premiered: 2017
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Roots

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Banished