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The White Queen

The White Queen (BBC One, 2013) is a British historical drama television miniseries based on the novel series by Philippa Gregory. In 1460s England, three women - Elizabeth Woodville (Rebecca Ferguson), Margaret Beaufort (Amanda Hale), and Anne Neville (Faye Marsay) - manipulate events behind the scenes of history to gain power.

These are the shows that you definitely should be watching, along with a few that you should avoid.

The Best and Worst of TV

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The best cable series on premium cable includes some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-shows-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest TV shows</a> in history. This list of premium cable original programming is ranked by TV fans around the world. What are the best original shows on cable? These are all the best cable series, past and present, that ever aired. The best premium cable series are often good enough to persuade consumers to pay extra&nbsp;money to watch them. Shows like Game of Thrones, The Wire, and The Newsroom have such loyal followings that single episodes&nbsp;can affect entertainment news cycles. For television lovers, many of these top cable series are must-see.

This list of original programs on premium cable feature the best dramas and comedies according to ratings, awards, and fan bases. Even though Showtime&#39;s crime drama series&nbsp;Dexter ended with a poorly received season, the overall response was mostly positive, making it high on this list. Even shows that were canceled like Penny Dreadful and Dead Like Me are found on list of the best premium cable TV series of all time. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

What are the best premium cable TV series? Vote for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-ultimate-favorites-list/stevo200?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">your favorites</a> - comedy, sports, or drama - and for real impact on the list order, rank your own list of series or just nominate a show you think should be represented. Networks like HBO and Showtime have been churning out some of the highest rated programming in recent history, so much so that these channels have begun to sweep many of Hollywood&#39;s most prestigious award. But the only metric that really matters is your opinion. Which of the most popular premium cable shows are you willing to pay big bucks for? Vote for your favorite below!

Rome

The Best of Premium Cable TV Series

The Best Premium Cable Series Of All Time, Ranked

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All the best shows airing new episodes on regular TV and streaming through online media.

TV: What's On Now?

Since about the early 2000s, TV audiences have been blessed with what many experts call The Golden Age of Television. In other words, TV has never been so darn good or so darn smart. This list features smart TV shows that are currently running new episodes, even if we&rsquo;re just anxiously awaiting for a fresh season.&nbsp;Here are the best shows with the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-with-the-best-writing/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best writing</a>, characters, and storylines that smart people watch.

There are several reasons why TV has never been better. First, there are more channels that cater to different tastes. Not only are cable networks like AMC and FX churning out Emmy Award winning dramas, but streaming channels like Amazon and Netflix, are also producing high-caliber programming that are not constricted to the tight guidelines typically associated with network television.

It&rsquo;s not just about cursing and showing a little nudity, it&rsquo;s about telling complicated stories that don&rsquo;t just wind up neat and tidy at the end of a half hour episode. It&rsquo;s safe to say that television is not just for the masses anymore to simply idle away wasted evenings, a smart TV show is a welcomed form of entertainment in even the most highbrow of houses.

You will see the total gamut of programming on this list. There&rsquo;s the animated comedies. It&rsquo;s true that a middling 8-year-old can watch The Simpsons or Family Guy and be extremely entertained. But, for the shows to truly be appreciated, an intellectual mind is needed to pick up on all of the nearly laugh-a-second nuances and understand the less obvious references.

Additionally, programs like True Detective, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ranking-the-best-seasons-of-sherlock/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Sherlock</a>, and Fargo, offer a lot of hidden meaning. The better read the viewer is, the more the material will come to life. It&rsquo;s not to say that a regular Joe Schmo can&rsquo;t enjoy a show like The Americans, of course they can. However, these types of shows aren&#39;t dumbed down. They require a person to actually pay attention, to be active spectators aware of narrative shifts, and to be able to put the pieces of a complicated puzzle together without a lot of hand holding.

Which intelligent TV shows are your favorite?&nbsp;Be sure to vote up the TV series you think are the smartest shows on television.

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TV Shows That Only Smart People Appreciate

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Here&#39;s an extensive list of TV&nbsp;current&nbsp;tv&nbsp;shows&nbsp;trying&nbsp;to&nbsp;be <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/game-of-thrones-plot-points-you-forgot/michaelgraff" target="_blank">Game&nbsp;of Thrones</a>. While there&#39;s nothing wrong with being inspired by a poplar series, there&#39;s a fine line between homage and straight up ripoff. In an attempt to capitalize on the success of the popular franchise, these Game of Thrones ripoff shows wander a little too far into the territory of imitation. Which of these shows are most guilty of just&nbsp;copying the popular series? Vote below to decide.&nbsp;

 
What series will you find on this list? <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/viking-history-facts/mike-rothschild" target="_blank">Vikings</a>, which&nbsp;first premiered in 2013, has a similar historical drama vibe to Game of Thrones. Mary, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-mary-queen-of-scots/setareh-janda?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Queen of Scots</a>, provides romance and drama in the CW series&nbsp;Reign. Other shows ripping off Game of Thrones&nbsp;include The Last Kingdom, The Shannara Chronicles, and The White Queen. 
 
Which show do you think are the most shameless ripoffs? Vote them up below and add anything you feel is missing.&nbsp;

Current TV Shows That Are Just Game of Thrones Ripoffs

British

The Crown is a brilliant series that looks at behind the scenes goings on within the reign of the longest-serving monarch in history, Queen Elizabeth II&nbsp;that garnered the love and affection of hordes of fans, but if you&rsquo;ve finished watching the series, there&rsquo;s no need for despair. There are plenty of movies and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-tv-shows-to-binge-watch/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV shows to watch</a> if you like The Crown, and we&rsquo;ve compiled the best ones right here for you, in this list! 
 
TV <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-the-crown/watchworthy" target="_blank">shows like&nbsp;The Crown</a> often focus on historical events with either an accurate or fictitious take, and if you&rsquo;re looking for more royal intrigue,&nbsp;The Tudors&nbsp;is sure to fill the void. This show followed the rather chaotic reign of one of QEII&#39;s ancestors, King Henry VIII who challenged the Catholic Church by creating his own Church of England. And if you think there aren&rsquo;t also some good movies like The Crown, then think again, because we&rsquo;ve found quite a few that are sure to tickle the fancies of even the hardest-to-please fans. Take Elizabeth, for instance. This movie dives into the life of the Queen&#39;s namesake, the first Queen to be named Elizabeth, who was known as the Virgin Queen, and is a great choice for any The Crown fans. 
 
But you don&rsquo;t have to take our word for it - some of The Crown&rsquo;s biggest fans have chimed in and cast their votes for the best movies and TV shows like The Crown, and once you&rsquo;ve watched, you can cast your votes too! 
 
So, what are your favorite The Crown-esque movies and TV shows? Vote the best projects up to the top of this list. 
 
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What to Watch If You Love 'The Crown'

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Movies & TV Shows Like The Crown All Fans Should Check Out

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Wondering <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> The Tudors? If the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-drama-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">historical drama series</a> has you hungry for more palace intrigue and costumed romance, you&#39;re in luck! Since the public fascination with royalty is not ceasing any time soon, there are loads of other movies and TV shows like The Tudors ready for you to start bingeing

If you&rsquo;re on the hunt for movies and TV shows similar to The Tudors,&nbsp;The Borgias&nbsp;is a great TV series about the behind-the-scenes drama among historical noble families.&nbsp;The White Queen&nbsp;is another great show, with exquisite costumes and violent conflict.

For fans of The Tudors looking for good movie recommendations,&nbsp;Braveheart&nbsp;is a violent costume drama in a familiar historical setting. Other good movies and shows featured on this list include Spartacus: Blood and Sand,&nbsp;Downton Abbey, and&nbsp;Gladiator.

If you have a favorite movie or TV series like The Tudors on this list, give the project a thumbs up!

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What to Watch If You Love 'The Tudors'

25+ Historical Royalty Shows Like 'The Tudors'

List about TV season finales, series finales, cancelations, remakes, revivals, adaptations, and everything else you need to know for tomorrow morning's discussions at the water cooler.

Finale Finality

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This list of canceled shows we'd like to see as movies includes a lot of huge cult favorites. Obviously this list isn't complete, so feel free to add any TV shows that aren't on the air anymore to it. Vote for your favorites and who knows? It just might happen someday!A 'Freaks and Geeks' movie would be freakin' amazing (if you could get all of the show's original stars back together for long enough to film it). And while 'Firefly' does already have one movie ('Serenity'), why not more? Arguments can certainly be made that shows like 'Roswell,' 'Pushing Daisies' and 'Chuck' would also be interesting films.While J.J. Abrams has a lot going on right now, what with the whole 'Star Wars' and 'Star Trek' stuff, he could take a break from ruling the universe long enough to get a 'Fringe' movie going. And, while we're discussing the sci-fi stuff, why not bring 'Battlestar Galactica' to the big screen, too?Keep in mind: Movies are expensive. Some of the stars of these shows became famous *because* of these shows (Jennifer Garner, as Sydney Bristow on 'Alias' comes to mind). They'll want to be paid the big bucks in any movie adaptation. That's where you come in. If you could help to bankroll any <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/tv-shows-canceled-before-their-time" target="_blank">canceled TV show</a> you loved, which one would you pick?&nbsp;

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Historical Entertainment

Wondering <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-homeland/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> Vikings? If the epic fantasy <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-fiction-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">historical fiction series</a> has you hungry for more swords, axes, and horrifically detailed battle damage, you&#39;re in luck! Since the public fascination with historical fiction&nbsp;is not ceasing any time soon, there are loads of other movies and TV shows like Vikings ready for you to start binging. 
 
If you&rsquo;re on the hunt for movies and TV shows similar to Vikings, Game of Thrones is a great TV series about epic conquest, huge wars, people slashing at others with gigantic swords, and dragons. Taboo is another great show&nbsp;with as much intrigue, action, and suspense you would expect to find in a television series similar to Vikings. 
 
For fans of Vikings looking for good movie recommendations, The Patriot is another historical fiction about the American Revolutionary War. Other good movies and shows featured on this list include The Last Kingdom, Altered Carbon, and Highlander. 
 
If you have a favorite movie or TV series like Vikings on this list, give the project a thumbs up! 
 
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What to Watch If You Love 'Vikings'

Movies & TV Shows Like Vikings All Fans Should Check Out

Wondering what to watch after Ray Donovan? If <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ray-donovan-seasons/ranker-tv/" target="_blank">seasons of intense drama</a> about fixing the crimes of powerful people in this series has you hungry for more hard-hitting attorney antics, you&#39;re in luck! Since the public fascination with legal dramas&nbsp;is not ceasing any time soon, there are loads of other movies and TV shows like Ray Donovan ready for you to start bingeing. 
 
If you&rsquo;re on the hunt for movies and TV shows similar to Ray Donovan, The Sopranoes&nbsp;is a great TV series about a criminal underworld on the other side of the country. Dexter&nbsp;is another great show on Showtime, with a detailed look into the life and criminal antics of a serial killer. 
 
For fans of Ray Donovan looking for good movie recommendations, The Departed is an excellent film that deals with organized crime and the criminals working within the system of the police department. Other good movies and shows featured on this list include Banshee, Homeland, and Unforgiven. 
 
If you have a favorite movie or TV series like Ray Donovan on this list, give the project a thumbs up! 
 
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What to Watch If You Love 'Ray Donovan'

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If you just finished The Last Kingdom and feel like it&rsquo;s left a gaping hole in your life, there&rsquo;s no need to despair. We&rsquo;ve compiled this list of movies and TV shows similar to The Last Kingdom that are sure to conjure up the same feelings of excitement that you had while watching your favorite episodes of Kingdom. 
 
With lots of options, including Vikings, a show about Vikings and their conquests, and even movies like Excalibur, a fantasy film about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, deciding <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> The Last Kingdom will really just depend on your mood. 
 
This list of shows like&nbsp;The Last Kingdom is sorted by fans who&rsquo;ve chimed in and voted for their fave movies and TV series that they think other The Last Kingdom fans will also love, and the titles included are ordered by their votes. 
 
So what are your favorite movies and TV series like The Last Kingdom? Vote your favorite programs up to the top of the list. 
 
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What to Watch If You Love 'The Last Kingdom'

Lists for the most serious fans of Game of Thrones, HBO's epic, violent, unforgettable series.

The Iron Throne

Game of Thrones

Since the&nbsp;Song of Fire and Ice&nbsp;inspired series first&nbsp;debuted,&nbsp;Game of Thrones fans&nbsp;have not been able get enough of its&nbsp;compelling characters vying for the&nbsp;Iron Throne. This list contains recommendations for movies and TV shows to watch if you love Game of Thrones. Shows like Game of Thrones sometimes&nbsp;follow complex stories of royal corruption chronicled over many episodes. Movies like&nbsp;Game of Thrones often tell a single&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-underdogs/ranker-film?ref=search" target="_blank">story of an underdog</a>&nbsp;saving the world. What to watch after Game of Thrones really depends on your mood. 
 
What are some movies and TV shows featured on this list of recommendations for Game of Thrones fans? The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-characters-from-the-lord-of-the-rings-universe?ref=search" target="_blank">Lord of the Rings</a> franchise has to be near the top of the collection. This movie series will hit all the right notes with GoT fans who enjoy adventure, power, corruption, and fantastical creatures large and small. Gladiator is another <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/all-epic-movies-or-list-of-epic-movies" target="_blank">epic film</a> that may hold over Game of Thrones fans throughout a long Winter. 
 
If you like a story about a king who will do anything to keep his throne, The Tudors is the show for you. Other good TV series and films for GoT fans include Stardust, Westworld, and A Knight&#39;s Tale. But the real secret sauce is not just &quot;similar genres&quot; - quality shows go far deeper than that - writing, casting, tone all play an important part in whether we like something or not.&nbsp;What do you feel like watching after you finish binging Game of Thrones? Upvote (or downvote) below. . .&nbsp;&nbsp;

What to Watch If You Love Game of Thrones

28 TV Shows And Movies Similar To Game of Thrones 

Drama

Outlander kept viewers on the edge of their seats with a harrowing tale of a woman who is thrust out of her own time, so it&#39;s no surprise that you&rsquo;d be on the hunt for similar shows to watch after bingeing the entire series. Well, search no more, because this list has some of the best recommendations for movies and TV shows similar to Outlander. 
 
Deciding <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> Outlander really depends on your mood, but if you&rsquo;re looking for more fantasy/sci-fi/adventure, Taboo is a seriously intense period drama that has action, romance, and adventure that you&rsquo;ll almost certainly love if you like Outlander. 
 
Other movies and TV shows like Outlander in this list are movies like The Others, which is a semi-period piece about what happens to us after we die. The Magicians&nbsp;is another good TV series&nbsp;with its own unique world of behind-the-scenes intrigue and magic. Other good TV and movies recommended for Outlander fans include The White Queen, Mindhunter, and&nbsp;Game of Thrones.

So what are your favorite movies and TV series like Outlander? Vote your favorite programs up to the top of the list. 
 
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What to Watch If You Love 'Outlander'

Ranking, deconstructing, and thinking about movies based on books, TV shows based on comics, plays based on cartoons, musicals based on toys, etc.

Great Adaptations

Fun fact: Game of Thrones isn&#39;t the only good TV show based on a book streaming on the airwaves! Though more and more people are complaining about sequels and reboots and re-imaginings at the movies, it&#39;s the <a href="/list/best-years-for-tv-shows/loganrapp?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">golden age of television</a>, with awesome shows inspired by books everywhere you look. The small screen has the benefit of being much more long form, and therefore a great place to showcase something based on a book or series of books. With television adaptations of books you have the ability to learn love and live with characters for the long haul, just as with a novel or series of novels.&nbsp;

Naturally as TV has been around for quite some time, there have been great book adaptations throughout the years. There have also been plenty of books adapted for TV in the form of the miniseries or TV movie, but that&#39;s another list and you won&#39;t find them here (otherwise Band of Brothers would most certainly have made the cut). Instead we are just focusing on traditional TV programs that are based on or inspired by books from genre like <a href="/list/best-fantasy-shows-based-on-books/ranker-tv" target="_blank">fantasy</a> and <a href="/list/best-sci-fi-shows-based-on-books/ranker-tv" target="_blank">sci-fi</a> to mysteries, historical classics and more.

Be it current and recent shows like Nancy Drew or The Magicians, critically acclaimed shows that have ended such as Boardwalk Empire and Orange Is the New Black, a show that started out amazing while it was based on it&#39;s book series... then derailed (Dexter), or a classic TV show you might not have realized was based on a book at all (M*A*S*H*), this list has them all. What it doesn&#39;t have are <a href="/list/best-comic-book-superhero-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">comic book adaptations and superhero TV shows</a>. This list is all about novels, book series and short stories. Even teen and <a href="/list/young-adult-fiction-series/ranker-books?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">YA book series</a> - like the two times the Melinda Metz Roswell High book series has been adapted - count, as do <a href="/list/tv-shows-adapted-from-both-movies-books/ranker-tv" target="_blank">shows that are based on books and movies,</a> or that continue telling a book&#39;s story past the movie adaptation.

These are the best shows based on books to ever air on television! Vote up the best of these shows below - whether because they nailed the adaptation or because they were top-notch, quality programming in their own right. Maybe the best overall shows rise to the top.

The Best TV Shows Based on Books

TV Series Based on Books, Ranked From Best to Worst

Looking closer at films, TV shows, docs, and miniseries that explore, recreate, and occasionally flub up real historical events.

Watching History

Learn about real-world history while you binge watch the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-all-historical-drama-movies/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">historical drama</a> shows on television. Some of the greatest TV dramas feature realistic settings from history and characters who actually existed. This list of the greatest historical drama shows is ranked best to worst, and it also includes information about the cast. Popular historical <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-television-dramas-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">drama TV shows</a> have been a staple of television for years, so there&#39;s often debate about what the most entertaining historical drama show of all time is.

Including&nbsp;Rome&nbsp;and Vikings, the list of good historical series features period dramas and medieval epics. These shows usually have colorful costumes, beautiful set pieces, and even ancient languages. They can be set <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-set-in-the-1900s/ranker-tv" target="_blank">at the turn of the 20th century</a> or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-shows-set-in-the-90s/ranker-tv" target="_blank">at the end of it</a>.

This list answers the questions, &quot;What is the best historical drama show of all time?&quot; and &quot;What are the greatest historical <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-television-dramas-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">drama shows</a>?&quot;&nbsp;Want a little between-wars England with your Downton Abbey? Some Henry VIII with your The Tudors? Don&#39;t let your favorite historical drama television programs in history get to the bottom of the list - be sure to vote them up so they have the chance to reach the top spot. The list of historical drama television shows below includes information like the program&#39;s cast and premiere date when available and also include some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-2010s-historical-drama-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">best historical dramas of the decade</a>.

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The Best Historical Drama TV Shows

The Best Historical Drama TV Shows, Ranked By Fans

Exploring the strange and fascinating lives of rulers, royals, and royalty all around the world and throughout history.

We Will Never Be Royals

Royalty

One of the most fascinating, yet small, sects within society has always been the monarchy. While most Americans and Europeans are more familiar with the British or French monarchies, there have been incredible stories told about the kings and queens of other nations all over the world. Even in the modern age, monarchies continue to fascinate us, which is obvious if you simply turn on your TV.

Additions to the genre concerning more <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/14-modern-countries-with-monarchs-who-actually-wield-real-power/carly-silver?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">modern kings and queens</a> of the world include&nbsp;The Crown, which is a biopic/miniseries about royalty and the life of Queen Elizabeth II of England. Her story unfolds across the seasons in a never before look at the life of a modern monarchy. More historical series like&nbsp;The Tudors&nbsp;explore the lives of Henry VIII and his wives. The politics of the day and the policies of the King unfold in a series of drama, action, and romance.&nbsp;For more recommendations, browse this list and feel free to add any similar shows and movies you think are missing! And if you love these royal shows, be sure to check out these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-royalty/ranker-film" target="_blank">royal movies</a>!

The Greatest TV Shows About Kings &amp; Queens

The 25+ Best TV Shows About Kings & Queens, Ranked by Votes

Lists of the top television programs from the other side of the pond that you should be watching now.

The Great British TV Shows

British TV

Thanks to having a bit of a longer history than the United States, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-drama-tv-shows-and-series/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">historical TV shows</a> from the UK include everything from relatively modern kings and queens to ancient tales from the first millennium. The popularity of British period pieces extends well beyond BBC period dramas and there are many American-British joint projects available on streaming services <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-british-drama-shows-on-netflix/ranker-streaming" target="_blank">like Netflix</a>. If you&rsquo;ve been looking for the best British period dramas that will take you on a trip through time, this list of the best British historical series of all time will help you figure out what needs to go into your queue and what older shows you might need to hunt down and watch immediately.

Period pieces are usually <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-historical-drama-series/ranker-tv" target="_blank">historical dramas</a> (though there are some satires!) that feature era-specific costumes, sets, and dialogue. They examine issues of their time or expand on classic literature as adaptations. Thanks to the unique nature of British television, some of the best British period dramas are only ten or fewer episodes long, such as The White Queen and Jonathan Strange &amp; Mr. Norrell, while other historical British shows ran on for multiple series and have lots of episodes to dive into when you want costume drama. The Tudors, the 2015 version of Poldark, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-episodes-of-call-the-midwife/ranker-tv" target="_blank">Call The Midwife</a> ran on for many seasons and have dozens of beautiful episodes set in specific eras.

What are the best British period TV shows ever? Vote up the best British historical dramas, then vote down the shows that don&#39;t bring the seem out of place, and add any period dramas from England that are missing.

The Best British History Series &amp; Period Pieces

The Best British Period Pieces & Historical TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked

The Medieval Period, AKA the Middle Ages, stretched from the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century into the 15th Century, when the Renaissance brought the Age of Discovery.

Welcome to Medieval Times

Middle Ages

The Medieval era spans a whopping thousand years, from the 5th to the 15th century. Appropriately also called the Middle Ages, it&#39;s a giant span of time between the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. Television shows set in the Middle Ages have lots of themes to play with, including Vikings, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/life-of-a-medieval-knight/jordan-breeding" target="_blank">knights</a>, magic, and dragons.

Medieval TV shows seem to have a fondness for King Arthur&#39;s court, multiple Robin Hood adaptations and the appearance of Merlin as a main or side character. Although some shows set in the Middle Ages play the idea of knights and Vikings for <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/middle-ages-myths/kellen-perry" target="_blank">laughs or fun</a>, most series seem to embrace what the Medieval era used to be called: The Dark Ages. Treachery, battles and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-to-survive-a-castle-siege/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">lots of gloom</a>, shows such as The Last Kingdom and Marco Polo examine the ferocity with which the world reclaimed territory after the fall of the Romans.

Which of these top TV shows set in the Middle Ages are the best? Check out the list below and vote up your favorite period dramas and series, while voting down the shows that aren&#39;t as great.

And if you like these shows, check out our list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-medieval-movies-or-list-of-medieval-movies/all-genre-movies-lists" target="_blank">best Renaissance movies</a>.

The Greatest Period TV Shows Set in Medieval Times

The Best TV Shows Set in the Medieval Era, Ranked by Fans

Wondering <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> Sanditon? If the seaside setting of the series has you hungry for more historical drama, you're in luck! Since the public fascination with the works of Jane Austen is not ceasing any time soon, there are loads of other movies and TV shows like Sanditon ready for you to start bingeing.If you’re on the hunt for movies and TV shows similar to Sanditon, Dickinson is a great TV series about a young woman with an independent spirit. Belgravia&nbsp;is another great show, about an affluent&nbsp;community.For fans of Sanditon looking for good movie recommendations, Pride and Prejudice is an excellent film that examines an unlikely love. Other good movies and shows featured on this list include Emma, Sense and Sensibility, and Poldark.If you have a favorite movie or TV series like Sanditon on this list, give the project a thumbs up!

What To Watch If You Love 'Sanditon'

25+ Great Period Dramas & Historical Shows Like 'Sanditon'

Looking closer at some of the best, most realistic, most brutal depictions of war in the history of entertainment.

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The best military and war drama shows offer stories about real, historical, battles. The best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/military-tv-shows-and-series/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">military drama series</a> ever shown on television bring the human and emotional elements into the forefront. If you&rsquo;ve been looking for the best military and war dramas, this list will help you figure out what needs to go into your queue.

Most military and war TV series are also dramas - battles and conflict are a fraught and emotional thing that weighs heavily on the people involved. Shows like Band of Brothers and Resistance are period dramas that tell the stories of people directly involved in historical conflicts. Other shows are about the people left behind, such as Bomb Girls and Home Fires. Not all military dramas are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/war-tv-shows-and-series/reference" target="_blank">about historical battles</a>, some are simply about the people who are members of the army or special forces teams and how their jobs in the military affect their lives and interactions.

Which shows handle the emotion of conflict the best? Vote up the best war and military drama shows, vote down the shows that don&#39;t convey the emotion of war well, and add any dramatic military series that are missing. And if you love these series, check out our list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/military-tv-shows-and-series/reference" target="_blank">military shows</a>.

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The Best War Drama TV Series & Military Dramas Of All Time, Ranked

Wondering&nbsp;what to watch&nbsp;after Versailles? If the period drama&nbsp;of the series has you hungry for more historical fiction, you&#39;re in luck! Since the public fascination with royalty&nbsp;is not ceasing any time soon, there are loads of other movies and TV shows like Versailles ready for you to start bingeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you&rsquo;re on the hunt for movies and TV shows similar to Versailles, The Crown is a great TV series about the life of Queen Elizabeth II. The Great&nbsp;is another great show, with Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For fans of Versailles looking for good movie recommendations, Marie Antoinette is an excellent film that spotlights the infamous Queen of France. Other good movies and shows featured on this list include The Spanish Princess, Farewell, My Queen, and Poldark.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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What To Watch If You Love 'Versailles'

Historical Fiction TV Shows & Movies Like 'Versailles' All Fans Should Check Out

Due both to existing a bit longer than The States and often finding themselves physically in the middle of conflict, British TV shows about war include everything from dramas about ancient Rome to modern war stories. The popularity of British television series now extends well beyond the BBC and ITV broadcast areas and there are many American-British joint projects available on streaming services like Netflix. If you’ve been looking for how Britan tells its tales of conflict, this list of the best British war series of all time will help you figure out what newer shows need to go into your queue and what older shows you might need to hunt down and watch immediately.What are the best British <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-military-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">war TV shows</a> ever? Shows about war range from documentaries to dramas, and not all British war series are set in England or the rest of the United Kingdom are usually set historical dramas (though there are some satires!) and feature <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-british-history-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">period piece</a> flourishes such as era-specific costumes, sets, and dialogue. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ancient-pict-facts/carly-silver?page=3" target="_blank">history of Britan as part of the Roman Empire</a> is reflected in television series such as Troy and Rome. But, despite the storied history, British shows still know how to keep things light. The BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo,&nbsp; set in a small-town caf&eacute; in German-occupied France during the Second World War, is itself based on another BBC war drama, Secret Army.Which British war series win the battle? Vote up the best entries and add any war television series from England that are missing.

The Best British War Series Ever Made

The Best British War TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked

Wondering&nbsp;what to watch&nbsp;after Merlin? If the magical world&nbsp;of the series has you hungry for more fantasy shows, you&#39;re in luck! Since the public fascination with wizards and witches&nbsp;is not ceasing any time soon, there are loads of other movies and TV shows like Merlin ready for you to start bingeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you&rsquo;re on the hunt for movies and TV shows similar to Merlin, Brittania&nbsp;is a great TV series about brave warriors and powerful druids. Once Upon a Time&nbsp;is another great show, with <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/terrible-things-from-fairy-tales/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">popular fairy tale characters</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For fans of Merlin looking for good movie recommendations, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword&nbsp;is an excellent film that features a gritty take on the classic Arthurian legend. Other good movies and shows featured on this list include The Witcher, Legacies, and Carnival Row.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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What To Watch If You Love 'Merlin'

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Wondering&nbsp;what to watch&nbsp;after Knightfall? If the ancient action of the series has you hungry for more historical drama, you&#39;re in luck! Since the public fascination with period dramas and&nbsp;feudal fighting&nbsp;are not ceasing any time soon, there are loads of other movies and TV shows like Knightfall ready for you to start bingeing.&nbsp;

If you&rsquo;re on the hunt for movies and TV shows similar to Knightfall, Vikings&nbsp;is a great TV series about the legendary&nbsp;Norse&nbsp;heroes. Gunpowder is another great show, a three-part series that centers&nbsp;on the Punpowder Plot&nbsp;in London in 1605.

For fans of Knightfall looking for good movie recommendations, Braveheart is an epic historical drama about William Wallace. Other good movies and shows featured on this list include Game of Thrones, Excaliber, and Robin Hood.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Reign&nbsp;kept viewers on the edge of their seats with twisting political plots against a backdrop of royalty, so it&#39;s no surprise that you&rsquo;d be on the hunt for similar&nbsp;shows to watch&nbsp;after bingeing the entire series. Well, search no more, because this list has some of the best recommendations for movies and TV shows similar to Reign.&nbsp;

Deciding&nbsp;what to watch&nbsp;after Reign really depends on your mood, but if you&rsquo;re looking for more historical dramas, The Spanish Princess&nbsp;is another show about queens&nbsp;that you&rsquo;ll almost certainly love if you like Reign.&nbsp;

Some other movies and TV shows like Reign in this list are movies like The Other Boleyn Girl, which features another fictional account on the life of Mary, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-mary-queen-of-scots/setareh-janda?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Queen of Scots</a>. The Tudors&nbsp;is another good TV series that explores royal marriages and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-monarch_s)/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous historical kings</a>. Other good TV and movies recommended for Reign fans include Versailles, The Crown, and Marie Antoinette.

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What To Watch If You Love 'Reign'

Royal Historical Drama Movies & TV Shows Like 'Reign'

If you just finished Dickinson and feel like it’s left a gaping hole in your life, there’s no need to despair. We’ve compiled this list of movies and TV shows similar to Dickinson that are sure to conjure up the same feelings of poetic drama that you had while watching your favorite episodes of Dickinson.With lots of options, including The Great,&nbsp;and even movies like Little Women, the Oscar-winning coming-of-age period drama film, deciding <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> Dickinson will really just depend on your mood.This list of shows Dickinson is sorted by fans who’ve chimed in and voted for their fave movies and TV series that they think other Dickinson fans will also love, and the titles included are ordered by their votes. So what are your favorite movies and TV series like Dickinson? Vote your favorite programs up to the top of the list.

What To Watch If You Love 'Dickinson'

25+ Period Drama & Historical Shows Like 'Dickinson'

Call of the Midwife is a BBC period drama that garnered the love and affection of hordes of fans thanks to its stories about nurse midwives in the East End of London, but if you’ve finished watching the series, there’s no need for despair. There are plenty of movies and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-tv-shows-to-binge-watch/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV shows to watch</a> if you like Call of the Midwife and we’ve compiled the best ones for you right here!TV shows similar to Call of the Midwife often feature plots balancing personal dramas with big societal issues. If you’re looking for more historic fiction, The Crown&nbsp;is sure to fill the void. Its setting transports viewers back to some of the biggest events of British history. And if you think there aren’t also some good movies like Call of the Midwife, then think again, because we’ve found quite a few that are sure to tickle the fancies of even the hardest-to-please fans. Take Emma, for instance,&nbsp;a great choice for any period drama fan.But you don’t have to take our word for it - some of Call of the Midwife’s biggest fans have chimed in and cast their votes for the best movies and TV shows like Call of the Midwife, and once you’ve watched, you can cast your votes too!So what are your favorite movies and TV series like Call of the Midwife? Vote your favorite programs up to the top of the list.

What To Watch If You Love 'Call The Midwife'

Period Drama Movies & TV Shows Like 'Call The Midwife'

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A murderous plot and scandalous satire have made The Great a favorite with fans. If you’re searching for ideas about <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> The Great, these TV shows and movies are a great place to start. The best movies and shows like The Great feature historical fiction with a comedic twist. In this list, you'll find everything from Netflix's The Crown&nbsp;to Hulu's Harlots&nbsp;to The Queen.What programs will you vote to the top of this list? Maybe you're a fan of Sophia Coppola's&nbsp;Marie Antoinette, a movie that tells the story of one of the most decadent queens in all history. If you’re looking for more period piece hilarity, AppleTV+'s Dickinson&nbsp;is a great TV series to dive into thanks to its sarcastic storylines. Some of the other notable movies like The Great and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-tv-shows-to-binge-watch/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">series to watch</a> if you like The Great include HBO's Catherine the Great, ITV's Victoria, and Mary Queen of Scots.Which shows and movies are the best for The Great fans? Vote up the ones you would recommend to other fans, and be sure to check out the titles you haven’t seen yet.

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