✨Top 50 Period Drama Series All Bridgerton Fans Should Watch! 👑📺❤️

[@PrincessPlotline]

⭐If you enjoyed this video, here's another list of wonderful period dramas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3O1nJ5rp5Z7mLc

[@dorraineearnest32]

One more for your list: "North and South" starring Richard Armitage and Daniella Denby Ashe. It's about a London gentlewoman who is forced by circumstances to move to Milton, an industrial town in northern England. She clashes with a mill owner (Armitage) about worker's rights and class issues. It's a love story, too. And you can stare at the gorgeous Mr. Armitage for four hours.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm always meaning to watch this show... everyone recommends it.

[@magnisky]

@@PrincessPlotlineit’s such a classic period rom

[@jessicaloveridge2759]

I was just going to recommend this one

[@LittleMiss456]

North and South is the best!!! It's a little hard to find though - it isn't on a lot of streaming services (at least where I am)

[@HaniaM703]

@@jessicaloveridge2759same!

[@darkfireeyes7]

As long as people understand the shows listed are for fun and only inspired by history, then this list works. They are NOT all historically accurate.

[@PrincessPlotline]

The list is meant purely for fun. It's clear that a lot of these shows are as far from historically accurate as you can get.

[@meg4458]

@@PrincessPlotline You do know you do not have to love all comments, right? I get that you're a newbie KZbinr with your whopping 135 subs but be true to yourself, dear child.

[@PrincessPlotline]

@@meg4458 I am true to myself. It's not my first channel, I have others with up to 100k subs and I still like all comments there. It's a way of thanking everyone for taking the time to write something. Most just watch the video.

[@cici_tlb4009]

Bro they mention bridgerton in the title. Why were you expecting documentaries?

[@shareena786]

Where do you watch the first few though please

[@luciennedespota909]

"THE LAST KINGDOM" is one of the best series I've ever seen, though it was not a period drama, it was the story of England move towards unification by way of Viking invasions and a few Viking English kings. So good!

[@PrincessPlotline]

You're right, it's very good! Uhtred, my impossible love.

[@TheDilovely]

Was sooo good...❤

[@WhimsyCan]

Destiny is ALL!

[@BeeKool__113]

I adore the Last Kingdom!! ❤👑⚔️

[@LunaWolf29]

Versailles is spectacular. The costumes and setting are amazing. The story has everything- love, honor, betrayal, political and court intrigue and at the heart of the story- the incredibly layered Louis the 14th who is both kind and cruel. …and bonus- the leading men in this show are beautiful! Louis, Philippe, Chevalier and the sexy, brooding Fabian Marchal make for some stunning eye candy.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I agree! Versailles is truly wonderful! And so is the casting.

[@joannegild8001]

Where can you watch these?

[@PrincessPlotline]

@@joannegild8001 there's a really helpful site called Just Watch, where you can check out the availability of each show/movie in your country

[@Gracieinspired]

It was such a great show

[@BLISSs3124]

I loved period pieces before they were popular. This list is truly WONDERFUL. I had no idea some of these even existed. I'm so excited & I'm taking notes. THANK YOU so VERY much!!!

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank YOU for watching the video, and commenting!

[@lunaandstella825]

Really don’t understand why panam got cancelled. It had it all.. star cast, amazing stories and stunning pictures. I loved it and sorely regret it didn’t get a second season.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I agree. I loved Pan Am, I was very sad when they cancelled it.

[@tidymorsels404]

Forsyte Saga, Series 1 (2002) and 2 (2003). Incredible performances, amazing costumes, unbelievable drama. One of the most overlooked - and I feel - one of the best period dramas ever made. Oscar-level performances from Damian Lewis, Gina McKee, Gillian Kearney, Amanda Root, Emma Griffiths-Malin, among others. Truly, not to be missed.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Do you know where it's available? Because I've been trying to find it for ages.

[@alicedomenicali9848]

i really recommend Poldark, it’s sooo beautiful

[@PrincessPlotline]

It is beautiful. I want to kill Ross sometimes, but it's a great show.

[@alicedomenicali9848]

@@PrincessPlotline btw wonderful list, thank youu🫶🫶

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

There are two Poldarks as well! An earlier 70s/80s one

[@angelalarratt6843]

Becoming Jane, the duchess, Mansfield park are great too

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@KeiKeizPlace]

A few more: Medici, The Borgias, The musketeers, Black Sails, Vikings, The last kingdom, When calls the heart, The Alienist

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'll keep them in mind... so far I've only watched When calls the heart and a couple of episodes of The Alienist (I liked both).

[@colecolettecole]

i also thot of the series > the miniaturist set in baroque netherlands & also > the aristocrats about the real life 4 sisters in 18 c england & series > north and south about a plantation family & the friendship between a southern & northern fiends ~ and oh yes i forgot the war & peace series with keira knightley ~

[@nancygarag9819]

My gosh the merdici and the last kingdom 🥰

[@NatMonAnt]

You forgot the Medici trilogy.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I only recommend shows I've watched... but I'll keep these in mind for future viewing, so thanks for the recommendation

[@patcampton7163]

Outlander and Last Kingdom are brilliant. I like historical programmes that ard correct as far as possible. The Tudors was terrible in keeping Henry young and slim when he was already past his prime when he met Anne Boleyn. Loved Poldark .

[@PrincessPlotline]

Outlander is one of my favorite shows... it really doesn't get any better than Jamie Fraser.

[@neptunefactory]

Thank you for this list, I loved Poldark. It's a great series and with such a cool hero! He is not perfect by any means, and he sometimes makes some very bad mistakes... but he keeps growing and improving... and the chemistry he has with his wife Demelza is sky high :)

[@yourhonorr5439]

I couldn’t get past him cheating on demelza with his ex fiance

[@PrincessPlotline]

You're right their chemistry is amazing! Ross is not as perfect as Jamie Fraser (my ultimate hero), but I still love him.

[@PrincessPlotline]

@yourhonorr5439 that was VERY difficult to watch.

[@neptunefactory]

@@yourhonorr5439 it pissed me off too, but I liked the way Demelza reacted to it (punching him in the face and deciding she was not going to be anyone's second choice), and I liked also how he finally realised his true love was her, not Elizabeth...and they way they slowly rekindled their relationship...

[@iamvoxo9550]

Great list! I'd like to add Seaside Hotel - charming Danish comedy/drama set in 1928 in a summer-only hotel by the sea - gorgeous views, uppercrust visitors and a hardworking owner and her employees. The recurring characters come back every summer so lots of romances and drama. 10 seasons! This year is the final one.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks! Glad you liked the list. I didn't know about Seaside Hotel, I'll try to find if it's available in my country (very few danish shows make it... unfortunately). If not, I'll try VPN if possible. Today I started a new project: I will recap all the pilot episodes of the period dramas I watch... Hotel Portofino was the first, in case you want to check it out.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpI

[@auntof6]

Great list! Another good TV series is Home Fires, about life in an English village during World War II.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@peggywoods4327]

I loved that series!

[@loisfay2689]

I was so mad when this wasn’t renewed!

[@ireneturchetto6896]

@@loisfay2689 YES 😭

[@MsRedfield97]

Can I interest you in the Spanish TV series "Isabel" and its sequel, "Carlos, Rey Emperador"? "Isabel" is, of course, about the rise of Isabella the Catholic to power as well as her reign alongside her husband, Ferdinand of Aragon. "Carlos, Rey Emperador", meanwhile, is about their grandson Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor. There's also the movie La Corona Partida, which takes place in the years between Isabel and Carlos. They're not always the most accurate of shows but goddamn do they make good TV and they're three of my most favorite period dramas of all time. 🤩 Apart from those three, I also recommend Maximilian, a three episode German-Austrian miniseries about the romance and marriage of Maximilian of Austria and Mary of Burgundy (Charles V's grandparents). 😄

[@PrincessPlotline]

I watched season 1 of Isabel, and I really liked it (Michelle Jenner is amazing!). But I couldn't find the other seasons in my country... or Carlos Rey Emperador either. I'll try to find Maximilian... never heard of it, but I'd love to watch more german-austrian period dramas, so thanks for recommending it!

[@yogaconmajo3322]

I loved the series! You can watch them in Spanish tv if you speak Spanish and I think they are quite accurate !

[@CarolinayAna93]

It was Isabel not Isabella, and Fernando not Ferdinand. Just like Catherine was Catalina, they change their names to an english version of them. They are quite accurate but their names are not

[@ophelia208]

Medici is such a good series. Class acting Richard Madden in 1st season amd Daniel Sharman is season 2 and 3. Medicis were the one of the most influential and richest banker families in the world. Must watch

[@PrincessPlotline]

I love Richard Madden, but I haven't had the chance to watch Medici yet.

[@ophelia208]

@@PrincessPlotline Do watch. It's such an underrated show.

[@turfachowdhury6674]

I love that you put all the series in predominantly a linear timeline of the stories. Got a few things to catch up on.

[@rachyljean]

If you've watched all of these and are still craving some more, here are some of my favorite period dramas in order by era: The Chosen, The Last Kingdom, Marco Polo, Medici: The Magnificent, The Musketeers, Black Sails, Turn: Washington's Spies, Billy the Kid, Warrior, Perry Mason

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks for all your suggestions! The only one I've watched so far is The Last Kingdom (and I loved it).

[@pattinoe8372]

I guess The Chosen could be considered a period drama, but it is so much more. I wish everyone would give it a try.

[@towanda1067]

So many more for people to discover than what’s on this list. I highly recommend The Forsythe Saga, part I and II. Great story and outstanding costumes.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Yes, there's a ton of really good shows out there... but I have to keep my lists down to 30 minutes tops or nobody will watch them!

[@SMtWalkerS]

Great list! I've been watching every version of "Jane Eyre", but it's time for a change.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@BeeKool__113]

I love the White Queen, White Princess and the Spanish Princess. I know that they're terribly inaccurate but I really enjoy these dramas. 👑⚔️

[@PrincessPlotline]

Me too, I don't really care if they're accurate... I just want to be entertained.

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

Catherine Cookson books are good tv dramas made in the 90s i think. All set in the Victorian era in the north of England. Lots of them were made. Ie The black Velvet Gown, The Mallands, Colour Blind, The Dwelling Place. These are all very enjoyable.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I've read quite a few books by Catherine Cookson, but I've never seen them on screen. I'll keep my eye out for them, thanks for the suggestion! And all the others as well! Today I uploaded my first period drama recap (I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new show I watch). Here's the link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpIsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_

[@katherinewarren4828]

The original Buccaneers with Carla Gugino & Mira Sorvino is FABULOUS, watch both!! Also watch ALL the CBC, Megan Fellows Anne of Green Gables movies plus all the seasons of Avonlea & Lantern Hill. Director Kevin Sullivan gold. Also Larkrise to Candleford. Check out The Glass Virgin with a young Brendan Coyle.

[@BeeKool__113]

I recently watched the "Buccaneers."It's free on Tubi. I liked it but it felt like it was missing a lot. The other characters aren't really fleshed out and I wanted to know more about them. That is my biggest complaint is that it felt like they just skipped over a lot and some of the characters are almost an afterthought.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I didn't get a chance to watch the original Buccaneers, but I will, as soon as I can. I know I'm supposed to root for Guy and Nan, but I hate them in the 2023 version. And I love Theo. So I'm curious to find out how I feel about the original one. Megan Followes IS Anne Shirley to me... I love her and I've watched all the movies (and read the books). I also watched Road to Avonlea a million years ago, and I loved it. I'll keep in mind all your other recommendations.

[@patcampton7163]

War and peace was brilliant. I loved the casting ,especially Pierre. I liked Audrey Hepburns portrayal of Natasha years ago but this was an excellent series.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Yes, and it was also beautiful to watch. Great cinematography.

[@Alexandra_Indina]

No it was not. They literally changed characters in some important points.

[@mariecurie1898]

You nailed it 🔥🔥🔥🔥💆🏻‍♀️ so organized and can't be more perfect 🎉 i am in love with THİS list already and i am satisfied so much that i am afraid i should start to watch now to finish it before i die 🤭💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@TisMePyper.S]

Shows to add: Barkskins. Based on travellers from France coming to Canada and battling with the French Natives, and British for land. Magnificent Century: about Sultan Suleiman and his harem affairs and such.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'll have to watch all these... thanks for the recommendations!

[@GN-cf5lg]

Wow! Fantastic list! I've seen a lot of these but I've got 15 more to explore!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@sameenazehra4754]

Bridgerton is period drama version of Gossip Girl.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I think Gossip Girl is better... because you learn her identity at the end of the show.

[@countercanter86]

Wow, Lesley Manville is a hard-working woman! I saw her face in at least 3 of these.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Yes, I noticed that too! Kate Phillips is also in 3 (or maybe 4) of these shows. Some actresses are just perfect for period dramas.

[@Rubys_Rouge]

I'll take notes for the future. I usually not interested about WWI and II movies or dramas, but the ones you mention seem good. Some you missed: the last kindom, Pilars of the hearth, Mad Men, Isabel, Nicolas le Floch

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked my recommendations. I did watch The Last Kingdom, Pillars of the Earth, Mad Men and season 1 of Isabel... and I liked all of them very much. I'm saving those shows for a future video with more recommendations. I'll also keep in mind Nicolas LeFloch for future viewing, so thanks for the recommendation.

[@Moonstonemoonlight]

For everyone fanycing something different, I'd suggest some Top Tier chinese historical dramas, the costumes are exquisite, the acting is amazing, and the story is all you can dream of. Just at the top of my head there's : Legend of Zhen Huan Story of Yanxi Palace Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace Royal Feast There are sooo many more but it's my personnal favs, they are all on youtube with subtitles !!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I've always wanted to watch a chinese historical drama, they all look very interesting... but the subtitles always go too fast!

[@Moonstonemoonlight]

@@PrincessPlotline ruyi’s is a must go then !! I bet you’ll love it

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

Oh yes I love them. They have such beautiful costumes and great storylines. I love that they have so many episodes too

[@Moonstonemoonlight]

@@b.m.t.h.3961 AND that the story is finished ! No fears of a show getting canceled mid-plot !

[@veevy_maung]

Merlin for those who like period fantasy dramas

[@PrincessPlotline]

That was a good show!

[@dilciagonzalez2601]

Watch Mixte also known as Voltaire high. Its on prime video and depicts the first coed school in France. It’s very good!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'll check it out! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@annesilverblade]

There is another lovely show with the lead from Gran Hotel it's called Tiempos de guerra or in English Morocco: Love in Times of War. It's set during the Rif War of the 1920s and follows the lives of a group of nurses who arrive as volunteers from Spain. It has everything - history, costumes, love, action, adventure, suspence. It's 13 eps long and complete.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I hadn't heard about Tiempos de Guerra... I'll look it up. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@lovedream1805]

Thank you so much for posting this. Period dramas are my fave. I am surprized however that you missed out on Mr Selfridge.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank you for leaving a comment! Period dramas are my favourite too, but there's still a lot of them I haven't watched yet. I try to recommend only the ones I've watched myself, that why Mr Selfridge is not on the list. I'll keep it mind for future viewing... so I can include it in another video.

[@belle-jc8qn]

Historical dramas these days are more fantasy than historical.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I don't mind if they're not 100% accurate, as long as they keep me entertained.

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

Yes true. Sometimes too inaccurate

[@lisagilpin3602]

Loved your review! I've seen probably 2/3 of them, but now I have a list to see the rest! thanks so much!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@adelaksalavrtiskova7787]

watch my lady Jane

[@PrincessPlotline]

I watched a couple of episodes... but I'm not fond of the Ethians storyline. People turning into animals totally ruins the show for me.

[@countercanter86]

The Grand Hotel, a version of Gran Hotel for Egyptian audiences, was even more enjoyable to me than the Spanish original. I’m American but the way they shaped the roles for the ensemble cast was well-done, and I loved the costumes and scenery.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I didn't watch the egyptian version... but I loved the spanish one. The chemistry between Julio and Alicia is off the charts.

[@udinabayne4202]

Hi..I also want to recommend “A Hazard of Hearts”. It features a young Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Plummer and Marcus Gilbert. Also the American mini-series “ The Thornbirds” with Richard Chamberlain.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I loved the Thornbirds, but I never watched the other show you mentioned, so I'll keep it in mind! Today I uploaded my first period drama recap (I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new show I watch). Here's the link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpIsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_

[@wowkir]

A League of Their Own: "A new interpretation focusing on racism and the sexuality of the characters"? NO THANK YOU.

[@PrincessPlotline]

It's quite good.

[@wowkir]

@@PrincessPlotline Eh. With that description, unfortunately I kind of doubt it. At least for me. I’ll stick to the original :-)

[@PrincessPlotline]

@@wowkir The original WAS pretty perfect, so I don't blame you.

[@bonafiedbeauty1]

1923 is excellent and for those who like foreign language shows, Ruyis royal love in the Palace.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Yes, 1923 is wonderful! I'm saving it for a western-themed video. 1883 is wonderful as well (it's the beginning of the Dutton Family saga)

[@veraveritas2238]

I realised I have seen about 40 on your list and the once I missed are mainly early to mid 1900’s dramas that is not my favourite cup of tea anyway. I actually found 2 though that I’ve missed and will try to watch asap. Thank you for a great list!

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank you for watching!

[@RNM-bu4rj]

Thanks for compiling this list!!!! Greatly appreciated!!!

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank you for watching!

[@josephine7030]

I didn’t know what I was expecting going into the cook of castamar but my my was it a wonderful watch!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I loved the story, and it was not at all what I expected.

[@EireRguez13]

I have one more for your list: The tv series "Isabel" from TVE, that it's about how Isabel of Castille (s. XV) since her teens until her death, with all the problems she has to reing because she was a woman and all the things she has to face during it, as the conquer of Granada, the expulsion of the jews and the discovery of America for example. It has three seasons and the actors there are great!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I did watch Isabel! It's very good... but unfortunately I could only find the first season in my country. Today I uploaded my first period drama recap, in case you want to check it out. I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new period drama I watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpI

[@EireRguez13]

@@PrincessPlotline Oh!! I will check it out!! Thank you! Also, I don't know if in the rtve page, you can see the series with subtitles.

[@christinegraham2579]

I’ve watched some of these & they were fantastic! Thanks for this amazing video

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting!

[@HeatherSunrise65]

This is great. Thanks for posting. Just Hard to listen to with the monotones AI voice.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm sorry about the voice... but English is not my native language, so it's highly likely that you would like my accent even less. That's why I chose the IA voice. My English is good, but not perfect. I hope that the fact that I put a lot of work and love into these videos makes up for the monotonous voice.

[@marialopera4138]

I had to come back to this video to recommend a show that I just remembered and that's great: "La catedral del mar" (The sea's cathedral) based on a book around the construction of a real basilica in Barcelona in the XIV century, really recommended! there's two parts and the main character is interpreted by the brother of the actor of Grand Hotel, I hope you'd give it a chance

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks for the suggestion! I heard about it, but I didn't have the chance to watch it yet. There are so many good shows out there! I've just uploaded my first period drama recap, in case you want to check it out. I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new period drama I watch, starting with Hotel Portofino: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpI

[@Startupsandsushi]

Love your channel! So underrated 🎉

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank you so much! I've just started the channel yesterday. I hope it does well!

[@navyandlime]

I loved Pan am!! It was fabulous. I was so sad when they cancelled it. I've seen nearly all of these. Some that I'm going to check out. Thanks.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I still don't understand why they cancelled it. I loved that show.

[@negcreativity]

Warrior, Mad Men, and The Queen's Gambit are good ones.

[@PrincessPlotline]

You're right, Mad Men and The Queen's Gambit are both wonderful. I've never watched Warrior, but I'll keep it in mind.

[@annagering8430]

You missed Charite (pre-WWII) and it's sequel series (Charite at War - WWII, Charite Cold War, etc.). They're set at the Charite hospital in Berlin before, during, and after WWII as you see the rise of anti-semitism in Germany and the effects of the war on the staff at the hospital. It's really good and has a very narrow, but interesting focus.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I've never watched either of those shows. They sound very interesting, so I'll keep them in mind for next time. Thanks for your suggestions!

[@pricegrisham2998]

Some of us watch historic dramas because they are dramatized history--not for the romance; so I'm always checking the accuracy, and a lot of these just are not. The Crown is a bit of a mix--enjoyable, but check facts after each episode. Sanditon is pretty awful, not accurate to the book or to the period. There are three mystery series that are accurate down to the last detail of their period, and those are the Poirot episodes with David Suchet; the Miss Marple stories with Joan Hickson; and the Sherlock Holmes dramas with Jeremy Brett.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I know that a lot of these shows are not accurate, but I don't mind really. I enjoy both types of shows: the ones closer to history and the ones that are just for fun. Perhaps you'll find more accurate shows in my new list of Australian dramas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3O1nJ5rp5Z7mLc

[@towanda1067]

If you want a great period drama, exceptionally accurate, watch Master and Commander with Russell Crowe.

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

Agree with you

[@NoelleHarteveld]

I’d Add The Time in Between and The Vineyard both based on the novels by Maria Duenas. Exceptional list!!!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I've never watched them, thanks for the recommendation

[@muffindino1001]

Another show that just came out on Amazon Prime that I really loved is „My Lady Jane“. It’s about the political drama concerning the line of succession to the English throne after King Edward VI‘s death and is extremely entertaining and fun, but also romantic, in my opinion! :)

[@PrincessPlotline]

I watched a couple of episode, and I really WANTED to like it... but I find the "fantasy" part very distracting in this show.

[@muffindino1001]

@@PrincessPlotline Fair enough, I must admit that I was also weirded out by the fantasy aspects sometimes, so I really can’t blame you for disliking it. 😂😂

[@nicolethijs5428]

If only we could watch them all on You Tube

[@PrincessPlotline]

That would be great.

[@emti821]

My Lady Jane should be added now and two of the main women of bonfire of destiny also star in the limited series Women at War during World War I which is also a great show. There’s also a show called Marie Antoinette on Disney+

[@PrincessPlotline]

I watched a couple of episodes of My Lady Jane, but I didn't like it very much. I can't get past the fantasy bits. They really annoy me. Thanks for the other suggestions, I'll keep them in mind for next time.

[@nyamanneh2480]

lol I just so happened to already be watching a lot of these in chronological order so I rly appreciated this😂

[@PrincessPlotline]

Glad you liked it! Today I uploaded my first period drama recap (I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new show I watch). Here's the link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpIsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_

[@DJ2724-r7z]

this list is so great - I've seen so many of these & can't wait to see the ones I have not 🙂

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@gabrielleeast9578]

It's a shame that only few of these are G or PG rated. There are a number of Jane Austen movies not mentioned, besides the unfinished Sanditon Jane Eyre, Miss Potter, Thoroughly Modern Millie etc, that could have got a mention.

[@PrincessPlotline]

This is not a list of movies, only tv shows... and I only include shows I've watched myself, because I can't recommend something without watching it first. But I did include Sanditon (the show).

[@mellowmermaid]

also a french tv show about marie antoinette already on their second season

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks for your suggestion, I'll keep it in mind!

[@leannahuerta4054]

What is the name of the show?

[@mellowmermaid]

@@leannahuerta4054 Marie Antoinette 😅

[@YmustTh3w0rldG0r0und]

There's two other versions of the grand hotel. One from mexico as a telenovela and another from Spain, which i think is also a novela. They both are in Spanish. The Mexican one is so good.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I've only watched the spanish version, and to me it was perfect! Y just adored Julio and Alicia. They had so much chemistry! I'll keep me eye out for the mexican one so I can compare. Today I uploaded my first period drama recap (I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new show I watch). Here's the link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpIsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_

[@80amara]

Jane Eyre? North and south?

[@PrincessPlotline]

I can only recommend something I've watched... I'll keep them in mind for future viewing.

[@80amara]

And Our mutual friend😀

[@HeatherSunrise65]

Of course. ❤. If you’re ever interested in paying someone to record in English, let me know. I am a professor of speech communication and am always looking for side work.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I wish I could pay someone, but this channel is not even monetized yet. And when it gets there... I'm not sure what kind of revenue it would provide. But I'll keep it in mind, if things go well. Thanks for the offer!

[@thereisnosuchthingasabiasi80]

Thank you for this wonderful video and these great recommendations

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank you for watching!

[@mi2ndtime]

Testament of Youth, The Way We Live Now, Tess of the d’Ubervilles, are good recommendations.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'd never heard of them.

[@caroleappling2007]

I absolutely t love period/costume dramas. I seen so many on this list.☺️ thank you for this. List😊

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you enjoyed the list! Today I uploaded my first period drama recap (I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new show I watch). Here's the link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpIsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_

[@ankaeberhard2615]

You are missing one of my absolute Favorites - Miss Fisher´s Murder Mysteries. If you haven´t seen it, it is absolutely wonderful

[@PrincessPlotline]

It's in my next video, a list of my favourite australian period dramas. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3O1nJ5rp5Z7mLc

[@Siren599]

You need to watch Turkish period dramas! Recommendations in chronological order: [1] Destan [2] Alparslan Buyuk Seljuklu [3] Uyanis Buyuk Seljuklu [4] Kudus Fatihi Salahuddin Ayyubi [5] Dirilis Ertugrul [6] Kurulus Osman [7] Mehmed Fetihler sultani [8] Rise of Empires Ottoman on Netflix [9] Muhtesem Yuzyil = Magnificent Century -Suleman the Magnificant [10] Magnificent Century: Kosem [11] Barbarosarlar Sword of the Meditteranean [12] Payitaht Abdul Hamid Must watch numbers 5 -10!

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks for all the recommendations! My mother-in-law loves Turkish period dramas, but I've yet to watch one.

[@pamelapeel4893]

I have watched many of these Turkish Historical series .. love them so well made learn Turkish history costumes & actors great .. ❤

[@andrear4954]

Magnificent Century is sooo good! And its on yt too so its easy to find, only the episodes are extremely long haha I do think maybe Bridgerton may have gotten the meet cute idea for Queen charlotte from MC since they both meet as she is attempting to climb the garden wall and escape from the prince?

[@lruzics]

I also love Turkish dramas and I would add Kurt Seyit & Sura which was spectacular staring in Imperial Russia and ending in independent Turkey.

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

Good to know

[@latebloomerabroad]

Thank you! I love period dramas and have added many of these to my list of things to watch.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank to you, for watching the video! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@franninchen]

Not mentioning borgias or the medici in this listing feels just criminal.😅

[@PrincessPlotline]

They're not mentioned because I only recommend shows I've watched myself... and I haven't watched Medicis of Borgias yet... though I've heard really good things. There will be more lists in the future, so hopefully I can include them both when that time comes.

[@cmccloskey56]

Loved this list, but noticed that not a single Jane Austen movie or series made the list. ??????

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked it. The list was meant to be only series, no movies. I didn't include any Jane Austen ones because I haven't watched any. Only movie so far. And I don't like to recommend something until I've watched it. Let me know your favorite Jane Austen tv series, and I'll include them in the second part of the list once I get a chance to watch them.

[@twilightbabe123]

Thank you for the list. I have to admit that the majority of period dramas I grew up watching would be considered old. But, on the subject of Jane Austen there are a couple of adaptations that came out in 1995 that are truly worth the watch. Pride and Prejudice (1995 TV series) and Persuasion (1995 movie).

[@PrincessPlotline]

@@twilightbabe123 Thanks! I'll keep them in mind!

[@prmsphie4443]

You can also add Emma (2009 tv series) to your list, I personally love this version more than the movie.

[@theblackrose7935]

This is a channel I have been waiting for.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you like it! I love period dramas, so this is also my dream channel.

[@sandrastevens4418]

The first 3 dramas written by Phillipha Gregory are pure fiction. She makes Elizabeths mother, Jaquetta Woodville, a wich and Elizabeth Woodville as well. Also, she acuses Margeret Beaufort of killing the princes in the Tower.

[@PrincessPlotline]

As I'm not a history buff, I don't mind the lack of accuracy (as long as the script and the acting are good, of course)

[@sblood311]

To be fair Margaret Beaufort probably had at least something to do with the princes. But I'll say that the first series is the only one worth watching. The White Princess was atrocious! The book was so much better!

[@alexispatterson9730]

Home fires needs to be on this list!!!!!

[@PrincessPlotline]

Heard really good things about that show, but I haven't had the time to watch it yet. Thanks for reminding me!

[@judihopewell2499]

Brilliant list. Can we ask for a print out and how to access them ?

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked it. The list of shows is in the video's description. As far as where to access them... it depends on the country. There's a really useful website called "just watch" where you can search for the show you're interested in, and it tells you if it's on Netflix/Prime/or whatever in your country.

[@kristinedunner988]

Thank you. I have just found you and subscribed. Excellent commentary as well. ❤😊

[@kristinedunner988]

Unfortunately Bridgeton lost its showrunner ChrisVan HEUSONfrom series 1&2. It is now unwatchable.😢

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video! You're right about Bridgerton... I hated part 2 of season 3. I'm a big fan of the books, so that was NOT what I was expecting at all.

[@coocoo-pe7yw]

Could you please also tell us where to find these dramas. Not available on KZbin.

[@PrincessPlotline]

It's different for every country, so it's impossible to add that information to the video. You should check out a website called "Just Watch" where you can search for the show you want to watch, and it lets you know where it's screening in your country.

[@discoveringhealthandfinanc8328]

I'm not gonna lie, I only watch Bridgerton because of its diverse cast and I love Shonda Rhimes. Usually period pieces bore me to tears lol.

[@lealarsen2017]

true i feel the same with many of the biggest one on the list. the only exceptions for me is Anne with and E and grand hotel. grand hotel is spanish but you get use to reading the sub fast. and the love between the two main casts are so amazing and the show follows the same vibe all the way through and it has a proper ending.

[@PrincessPlotline]

Personally, I was drawn to Bridgerton because I'm a fan of the books, and I absolutely love period dramas since I was a little girl.

[@discoveringhealthandfinanc8328]

@@PrincessPlotline yah thats cool. The only reason I know about the books is because of the show... Bridgerton have all kinds of different people which is great. Most if not all period dramas are very white and sometimes its hard to relate to that... and I don't care for the costumes. Looks very uncomfortable lol

[@thermostable1149]

Three more that have diverse cast: Belle 2013, Sense and Sensibility 2024, and Mr. Malcolm’s List.

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

It puts me off because it's so inaccurate

[@jinaadara9259]

No Colin Firth as Darcy or Richard Armitage as Thornton? Pride and Prejudice and North and South - two of the best series ever…

[@PrincessPlotline]

I can only recommend a show if I've watched it myself. And I've never watched either. But I'll keep them in mind for future viewing, so thanks for the suggestions!

[@AuroraMarija]

You included The Great, but not Ekaterina? Ekaterina us so much better, but even if someone loves the campy and dirty humor in The Great, and Ekaterina isn't their thing, it still deserves a place on the list.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I only include shows I have watched myself. I can't recommend something I didn't watch, as is the case with Ekaterina.

[@allegory6393]

'Becoming Elizabeth' was full of ridiculous inaccuracies and a mediocre central performance by the actress playing Elizabeth (note to all actresses aspiring to climb this Mt Everest of acting, there is the perfect 'Elizabeth' standard against which ye shall all be judged, the Glenda Jackson portrayal of the greatest monarch England has ever seen).

[@PrincessPlotline]

I liked the actress that played Elizabeth. Even if it was creative license, I like to think we were where all idiotic teenagers once.... even Queen Elizabeth I.

[@allegory6393]

@@PrincessPlotline The problem with that is that we know (letters exist) the adolescent Elizabeth while dependent on that couple (Parr and Thomas Seymour) also feared Seymour's advances, and did not wish to be touched by him. He wanted to force himself on her (his biggest love was his reckless ambition) to get into position of claiming the crown from the young, and dependent on Seymour's brother, king Edward VI. The fact this series romanticised the fears of being sexually abused, and turned it into some grand passion the young Elizabeth must have felt is preposterous (and reprehensible). Also, Elizabeth was notoriously cautious from a very young age, since she knew that the mere fact of her still being alive was due to a miracle. Even before she went to live with the Parr-Seymours, she wrote that she knew all eyes were on her and that she was constantly watched. She wasn't just like any other teenager (neither was her sister Mary when she was a teenager), because few teenagers grow in such perilous circumstances, where your life depends on which way the political die will roll, nor have there been many adolescents so tightly watched and spied upon. There is no way she would have displayed the behaviour they make her display here (especially given the common beliefs about her mother, and the constant questioning of Elizabeth's own legitimacy). As for the actress, she did not capture the terror the young Elizabeth had to navigate every day of her life, nor Elizabeth's scholarly and witty nature, nor her famous and well-documented cautiousness from a very early age. All this series was interested in was a ridiculous and fake romance slapped on Elizabeth. We only know of one great love Elizabeth Tudor had (although we have no proof of sexual relations, however, if someone suggested that there were such, it would sound plausible), and that would be her love for Robert Dudley.

[@PrincessPlotline]

@@allegory6393 I understand your concerns, and why you can't enjoy this show. As I'm not a history buff... I don't mind alternate interpretations of history. Specially with events that took place such a long time ago. Even now, with all the "traces" people leave behind when they die (social media, computer files, etc) you can never truly know someone. A lot of people fill pages and pages of social media and paint an unreal picture of their lives. If Elizabeth was such a careful person, and she felt she was being watched all the time, it's not that farfetched to think that she could also believe someone would read her letters. She could have lied. Or you could be right. But we can't be 100% sure. I'm willing to suspend disbelief.

[@allegory6393]

@@PrincessPlotline With all due respect, it is not an ‘alternate interpretation of history’ (such happen all the time in the discipline of history, as current concerns spur re-interpretations of the past (however remote). ‘Becoming Elizabeth’ fabricates facts and places them in the place of facts we know and have evidence for. It is one thing to speculate from known facts to plausible dramatisations (that is what the best historical fiction and period dramas do) and it is another to fabricate an alternative reality where anything goes, every lie and falsehood is endorsed and allowed to run berserk. Not once did I feel the young Elizabeth was scared for her life, aware of the proximity of violent death (as the real Elizabeth was), forced to grow wise beyond her years. Nor did her scholarly charisma come out. She was accomplished at a very early age. Instead we saw a woman very obviously in her late 20s-early 30s (they should have found an actress that looked like the one who played Jane Grey) behaving like a silly girl without a care in the world.

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

​@allegory6393 Absolutely agree.

[@bethanyhait6880]

Any love for Murdoch in 1890s Toronto?

[@PrincessPlotline]

I haven't watched it yet, but I'll keep it mind. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@micheledix2616]

Oh yes yes yes. Excellent series

[@bonafiedbeauty1]

I've watched most of these🥰

[@debbylou5729]

Finally, something just for women…..period dramas

[@PrincessPlotline]

There are a lot of men who like them too!

[@heatherdeavalon]

Well done!

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank you!

[@ennisnorman8249]

Jane Campion's 2009 "Bright Star"

[@PrincessPlotline]

I believe that's a movie... the list was meant to be only tv shows. But I'll keep it in mind for future viewing, and I'll consider a new list that's only for films. Today I uploaded my first period drama recap (I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new show I watch). Here's the link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpIsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_

[@patcampton7163]

Mad men was one of the best seroes set in the 60s.

[@PrincessPlotline]

You're right! I'll save it for a future list. I started watching Mad Men mainly because I'm in love with Jon Hamm... and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.

[@user-gi8pk9uc7q]

Does watching "War and Peace" mean you don't have to read the book? Because the book is notoriously long!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm afraid I don't know. I haven't read the book...precisely because it seems too long! But I might try to read it now that I've watched this show. I found it very interesting.

[@afriendlyfaceinthecrowd]

It’s also largely in French (and Russian, of course).

[@lindabagley3051]

Excellent job I have a lot of watching to do thanks!!

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thank you for watching!

[@lucyjones3574]

The questions is where can I find them?

[@PrincessPlotline]

It depends on where you live. You should check out a website called "Just Watch"... it lets you know where each show is streaming in your country.

[@peggywoods4327]

Reign's straying far from historical accuracy turned me off, couldn't watch it. Loved Outlander as I had read the books years ago. I had Downton Abbey fever with everyone else, but I also enjoyed the original. That would be BBC's Upstairs Downstairs. Similar time period and some similar plot lines. I also love the original All Creatures. Poldark! Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth 😊 As someone who grew up in the 60s, I loved Mad Men. Until the ending - that was weak. Also, people from my generation will remember Roots and how groundbreaking and iconic it was.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm not a history buff, so I'm not particularly bothered when a show is not 100% accurate... as long as it keeps me interested. I read about Upstairs Downstairs, but I rarely watch older tv shows. Most of them are not available in my country... and if they are, the image quality is so bad that they turn me off (even if the show itself is wonderful... ) Mad Men is also one of my favorites, I'm sure I'll include it in a future video.

[@maureenkoehl6581]

Well, this is going to keep me busy for awhile!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@lealarsen2017]

what most of these shows has that bridgerton dont is the constant fear and betrail witch makes the dramas to hard to watch at least for me. bridgerton can be watched by everyone except children because of the sexscenes. but i love the positive vibe of the show. i think almost all tv series now a days lack the simple storylines witch pull on your heart. that´s why i like watching older tv series like dr quinn medicine woman or shows like that who also have a lot of sentimental and slow build love stories. also a show like girlmore girls has the same. so i think that is the reason why bridgerton is so loved in this time. i don´t think i have been able to watch all seasons of any newer shows on netflix. if it has more than 3 seasons the show tend to be to deperate to create new drama that it ruin the vibe of the show. and again i didn´t se that change with bridgerton. GOT was also amazing at withholding the audience the last show i watched til the end. even if the ending dissaointed me. the only two dramas on this list that is worth watching based on what i just said is the Grand Hotel it´s build slowly and you can really feel the amazing chemestry between the male and female lead. also there is drama but it´s the same flow all the way through. the same with the amazing story of Anne with an E that show is so emotional and beautiful to watch. But i have not watched all the series on this list so if you recommend another show with the same feeling i mentioned i would love to watch it.

[@PrincessPlotline]

I can't say that I agree with your analysis... but when you mentioned Gilmore Girls I instantly knew which show I would suggest: All Creatures Great and Small. It might not sound interesting at first (late 1930s... young vet moves to a small village and starts working at a country practice), but the show is truly beautiful. The town has a very "stars-hollowy" feeling, I loved all the characters because of how "real" they feel. All the storylines are simple and unforced, but very charming. It's one of my comfort tv shows... and I believe James Herriot has a lot in common with Dr Quinn (except he works with animals and not humans). If you get a chance to watch it, I hope'll you'll let me know if you enjoy it.

[@katherinewarren4828]

You would like all of the Anne series done by the CBC & Kevin Sullivan. His original Anne of Green Gables with Megan Fellows, Anne of Avonlea and the whole Avonlea series is exactly what you describe and also wonderful for children.

[@UMullerOfficial]

Love your channel. ❤

[@PrincessPlotline]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it! Today I uploaded my first period drama recap (I plan to recap the pilot episode of every new show I watch). Here's the link if you want to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5_IiaeghsiDbpIsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_

[@meghanplayssims]

prudence featherington? is that you in another period drama!?

[@PrincessPlotline]

Yes, it's Bessie Carter. She's also in Howard's End.

[@dianafrances6880]

Such a great list!

[@PrincessPlotline]

I'm glad you liked it!