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 You do know you do not have to love all comments, right? I get that you're a newbie TH-camr with your whopping 135 subs but be true to yourself, dear child.
@@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.
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.
"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!
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 ~
Yes medici is my favourite period drama; it's so sad they took it off Netflix. The alienist is also really good for people who like crime shows especially.
Versailles is AMAZING! It’s so cinematically beautiful, the whole beauty of the palace is captured and the music and the characters are just so well written ❤
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!!!
It's so great that you've included The Law according to Lidia Poët, an Italian period drama about a pioneering woman well worth remembering and celebrating! And Matilda De Angelis, the actress playing her, is such a delight. The 2nd season has also come out, have you seen it? In general I really appreciate that you also included non-English speaking dramas, not just British and American ones, I mean.
I'm glad you enjoyed the list! There are a lot of non-english period dramas I left out, but they'll be on my next list for sure. There are some really great ones I've watched from Corea, Spain, Italy, Germany and France... and when I get a little extra time I'll start watching turkish dramas too, because everyone keeps recommending them to me!
@@PrincessPlotline - Very much looking forward to that video, then! I am curious to watch some Korean ones that you recommend because I've never seen any at all. Likewise, I've never watched the Turkish dramas but I've heard from pretty much everyone that they're great.
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.
I have no idea why 'The Borgias' 2011 TV series was left off this list. The scenery & costumes in the series were spectacular and breathtaking. It stars Jeremy Irons in the lead role of Rodrigo Borgia/Pope Alexander VI & he portrays the historical figure brilliantly. It ran for 3 seasons before they completely blew the budget on the very costumes that made it such an incredible feast for they eyes but, it is still a must for any period drama fan. The cast was perfect for the character roles & the story lines were intriguing from the get-go.
It's simple, really: I've never watched "The Borgias", and I don't recommend shows unless I've watched them myself. That's why it's not on the list. There'll be more lists in the channel, so I'll keep it in mind for future viewing.
@@zoeycharlottetaylor1438 Those times? There's still more than enough shady crap going on in the Catholic church. They're just less open about & better at hiding it.
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.
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.
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.: th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.html
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 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...
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 .
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
Thank you for including Bonfire of Destiny. Found it on a recommendation list. Also recommend to see Band of Brothers and The Pacific before seeing Masters of the Air. Another WWII Era series is SAS: Rogue Heroes about the formation of the Special Air Service.
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). 😄
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
One more thats relatively new and I think would go between Pan Am and Daisy Jones and The Six is Eva Lasting. Showcases the lives on 5 friends that spend their high school years in an all boys public school in Colombia during 1976, their world changes when they meet Eva Samper, the first woman to enter their now mixed school. She introduces them to a different life, literature, feminism and the realities of her past. Highly recommended!
Great list! Some of my favorites shows not on the list are: Roots Underground Lawmen: Bass Reeves The Book of Negroes The Good Lord Bird The Sympathizer Women of the Movement Three Little Birds Self Made
I've only watched Roots and Bass Reeves from that list, so I'll keep the others in mind for future viewing! I was very young when I watched Roots, so I think I'll need to watch it again, but from what little I remeber it was very moving. Bass Reeves was also very good... I'm saving it for a western-inspired list of period dramas.
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!
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 🤭💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Other fun series: _Magnificent Century_ is a Turkish period piece set during the height of the Ottoman Empire. _Gentleman Jack_ is set during 1830s England and follows the tumultuous life of Anne Lister and is based on her diaries. The Rise of Phoenixes is a Chinese drama based in a mythical ancient Chinese kingdom. Love in Chains is a Russian period piece set in the 19th century.
I’d also suggest the halcyon set in London during ww2 (I think). It was unfortunately cancelled after one season but it is great, really worth the watch
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.
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 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. 😂😂
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_
Yes plus The Wingless Bird . The Black Candle . The Glass Virgin . The Rag Nymph ,.The Secret, Tilly Trotter Trilogy , The Malan Streak Trilogy, Feathers in the Fire , The Girl and The Fifteen Streets with Sean Bean/ All truly amazing films great historic facts.
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: th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_
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.
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
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: th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.html
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.
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 !!
Those are some of my favorites too! If you're up to date with Outlander, I'm recapping season 7 as it comes out. Here's the recap of episode 12 of season 7, if you want to drop by. th-cam.com/video/l1iSYiMND-c/w-d-xo.html
@@PrincessPlotline honestly same, when i started watching the show only season 1 was out and i finished it in a single afternoon and since i fell so hard for it i rewatched it the morning later all over again😂😂
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: th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_
How about something before the year 2000, like Edward the VII (or Edward the King, depending on where you live), or Fall of Eagles. There’s also Shadow of the Tower about the reign of Henry VII and The Devil’s Crown about Henry II, Richard I and John. The BBC had some fantastic historical dramas in the 70s that I’d put up against most anything produced today.
Thanks for your suggestions.Those sound like wonderful shows, but I've never watched any of them, so that's why they are not included in the list. I only recommend shows I've watched myself... and I usually don't get the chance to watch anything that old because it's not easily accesible in my country... and it wouldn't be accesible to create a high quality video either.
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.
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.
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!
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: th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.html
Leaving out Pillars of the Earth, World Without End, and The Alienist are a big - BIG - mistake for this list. I would also mention Krøniken, which is a family saga from the early 50 to the 70 about a family-run radio-turned-TV factory.
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.
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: th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DC-sdhFIYj11zc4_
I haven't seen it, but I've been told that the Turkish series "Resurrection Ertugrul" is very good. Has anyone seen it and would they recommend it? I've never seen a Turkish historical drama but I love to try new things all the time!
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.
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 agree in general, but the Spanish princess misrepresented Catherine so much it hurt my historical soul. I was glad it didn't portray her as an old hag like most other shows, but her character was assassinated.
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+
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.
Watch all the BBC's perid dramas. Emma, wives and daughters, and BBC ' north and south and bleak house. You won't regregreat it. Call the midwife and velvet ia good too.
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.
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!
⭐If you enjoyed this video, here's another list of wonderful period dramas:
th-cam.com/video/iBRkk5r1HbU/w-d-xo.html
The Great Gatsby not included?
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.
I'm always meaning to watch this show... everyone recommends it.
@@PrincessPlotlineit’s such a classic period rom
I was just going to recommend this one
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)
@@jessicaloveridge2759same!
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.
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.
@@PrincessPlotline You do know you do not have to love all comments, right? I get that you're a newbie TH-camr with your whopping 135 subs but be true to yourself, dear child.
@@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.
Bro they mention bridgerton in the title. Why were you expecting documentaries?
Where do you watch the first few though please
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.
I agree! Versailles is truly wonderful! And so is the casting.
Where can you watch these?
@@joannegild8001 there's a really helpful site called Just Watch, where you can check out the availability of each show/movie in your country
It was such a great show
"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!
You're right, it's very good! Uhtred, my impossible love.
Was sooo good...❤
Destiny is ALL!
I adore the Last Kingdom!! ❤👑⚔️
A few more: Medici, The Borgias, The musketeers, Black Sails, Vikings, The last kingdom, When calls the heart, The Alienist
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).
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 ~
My gosh the merdici and the last kingdom 🥰
@@colecolettecole "war & peace series with Keira Knightley"??? (Lily James?)
Yes medici is my favourite period drama; it's so sad they took it off Netflix. The alienist is also really good for people who like crime shows especially.
i really recommend Poldark, it’s sooo beautiful
It is beautiful. I want to kill Ross sometimes, but it's a great show.
@@PrincessPlotline btw wonderful list, thank youu🫶🫶
There are two Poldarks as well! An earlier 70s/80s one
Versailles is AMAZING! It’s so cinematically beautiful, the whole beauty of the palace is captured and the music and the characters are just so well written ❤
You're right, it's wonderful!
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!!!
Thank YOU for watching the video, and commenting!
When were they not popular? 🙂
It's so great that you've included The Law according to Lidia Poët, an Italian period drama about a pioneering woman well worth remembering and celebrating! And Matilda De Angelis, the actress playing her, is such a delight. The 2nd season has also come out, have you seen it? In general I really appreciate that you also included non-English speaking dramas, not just British and American ones, I mean.
I'm glad you enjoyed the list!
There are a lot of non-english period dramas I left out, but they'll be on my next list for sure. There are some really great ones I've watched from Corea, Spain, Italy, Germany and France... and when I get a little extra time I'll start watching turkish dramas too, because everyone keeps recommending them to me!
@@PrincessPlotline - Very much looking forward to that video, then! I am curious to watch some Korean ones that you recommend because I've never seen any at all. Likewise, I've never watched the Turkish dramas but I've heard from pretty much everyone that they're great.
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.
Do you know where it's available? Because I've been trying to find it for ages.
LOVED IT!! I bought it, I liked it so much. Now you've done it, I have to watch it again.
I love that you put all the series in predominantly a linear timeline of the stories. Got a few things to catch up on.
I'm glad you liked it!
I have no idea why 'The Borgias' 2011 TV series was left off this list. The scenery & costumes in the series were spectacular and breathtaking. It stars Jeremy Irons in the lead role of Rodrigo Borgia/Pope Alexander VI & he portrays the historical figure brilliantly. It ran for 3 seasons before they completely blew the budget on the very costumes that made it such an incredible feast for they eyes but, it is still a must for any period drama fan. The cast was perfect for the character roles & the story lines were intriguing from the get-go.
It's simple, really: I've never watched "The Borgias", and I don't recommend shows unless I've watched them myself. That's why it's not on the list.
There'll be more lists in the channel, so I'll keep it in mind for future viewing.
@@PrincessPlotline Valid reason. I recommend that you watch it as soon as you can. I've seen it 3 times now & each time I learn to appreciate it more.
I agree, enjoyed it a lot. Makes you kinda wonder and be ashamed about Catholic Bishops of those times. Such scandals
@@zoeycharlottetaylor1438 Those times? There's still more than enough shady crap going on in the Catholic church. They're just less open about & better at hiding it.
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.
I agree. I loved Pan Am, I was very sad when they cancelled it.
The spy stuff got silly. Could’ve just focused on the characters and their travel adventures and the travelers along the way
I love the White Queen, White Princess and the Spanish Princess. I know that they're terribly inaccurate but I really enjoy these dramas. 👑⚔️
Me too, I don't really care if they're accurate... I just want to be entertained.
Me too. Love the white Queen but I found d the White Princess more enjoyable.
My favorite too,
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.
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.:
th-cam.com/video/uneXtjQcP80/w-d-xo.html
War and peace is my favourite! Been wishing for a similar series for years! Thanks for the list
Thank you for watching!
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 :)
I couldn’t get past him cheating on demelza with his ex fiance
You're right their chemistry is amazing! Ross is not as perfect as Jamie Fraser (my ultimate hero), but I still love him.
@yourhonorr5439 that was VERY difficult to watch.
@@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...
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 .
Outlander is one of my favorite shows... it really doesn't get any better than Jamie Fraser.
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
I love Richard Madden, but I haven't had the chance to watch Medici yet.
@@PrincessPlotline Do watch. It's such an underrated show.
Mr Selfridge (starring Jeremy Piven) and The Paradise are also very good!
I'm watching The Paradise right now and I'm loving it! Mr Selfirdge is next, if I can find it.
Great list! I've been watching every version of "Jane Eyre", but it's time for a change.
I'm glad you liked it!
Glad you mentioned Gran Hotel!
It's one of my favorite period dramas! I was glued to the screen for days when I discovered it.
@@PrincessPlotline me too! and basically my whole family
Thank you for including Bonfire of Destiny. Found it on a recommendation list.
Also recommend to see Band of Brothers and The Pacific before seeing Masters of the Air.
Another WWII Era series is SAS: Rogue Heroes about the formation of the Special Air Service.
You're right Band of Brothers and The Pacific are also a must-watch.
I hadn't heard of SAS, but I'll try to find it, thanks for the recommendation!
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). 😄
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!
I loved the series! You can watch them in Spanish tv if you speak Spanish and I think they are quite accurate !
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
Wow! Fantastic list! I've seen a lot of these but I've got 15 more to explore!
I'm glad you liked it!
Great list! Another good TV series is Home Fires, about life in an English village during World War II.
Thanks for the suggestion!
I loved that series!
I was so mad when this wasn’t renewed!
@@loisfay2689 YES 😭
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
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.
Thank you so much for posting this. Period dramas are my fave. I am surprized however that you missed out on Mr Selfridge.
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.
Thanks for compiling this list!!!! Greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you for watching!
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
Thanks for all your suggestions! The only one I've watched so far is The Last Kingdom (and I loved it).
I guess The Chosen could be considered a period drama, but it is so much more. I wish everyone would give it a try.
Is there a new Perry Mason?
THanks. I LOVED Perry Mason BTW. I'll check out those others.
The cook of castermar is beautiful! I love that series!
It is a beautiful love story. I really enjoyed it!
There are some really interesting shows here, thanks for making this video! Love the editing ❤
I'm glad you liked it!
Good list, definitely have to check out a lot of these
Add: The Way We Live in Now
Bleak House
He knew He Was Right
Thanks for your suggestions! I'll keep them in mind!
Loved your review! I've seen probably 2/3 of them, but now I have a list to see the rest! thanks so much!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!
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.
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!
0h, Yes The Duchess of Duke Street an amazing series .
I just LOVE that this is in chronological order ❤
I'm glad you liked it!
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.
I still don't understand why they cancelled it. I loved that show.
One more thats relatively new and I think would go between Pan Am and Daisy Jones and The Six is Eva Lasting. Showcases the lives on 5 friends that spend their high school years in an all boys public school in Colombia during 1976, their world changes when they meet Eva Samper, the first woman to enter their now mixed school. She introduces them to a different life, literature, feminism and the realities of her past. Highly recommended!
I'd never heard of it. I'll try to see if it's available in my country, thanks for the suggestion!
@@PrincessPlotline Of course! It's a Netflix original series so start there!
I LOVE Outlander, The Great & Pride And Prejudice! I was looking for something new to Binge. Thanks for this
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've also started recapping Outlander, to prepare for the end of the drought... november 22nd can't come soon enough for me!
Great list! Some of my favorites shows not on the list are:
Roots
Underground
Lawmen: Bass Reeves
The Book of Negroes
The Good Lord Bird
The Sympathizer
Women of the Movement
Three Little Birds
Self Made
I've only watched Roots and Bass Reeves from that list, so I'll keep the others in mind for future viewing!
I was very young when I watched Roots, so I think I'll need to watch it again, but from what little I remeber it was very moving.
Bass Reeves was also very good... I'm saving it for a western-inspired list of period dramas.
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!
Thank you for watching!
Watch Mixte also known as Voltaire high. Its on prime video and depicts the first coed school in France. It’s very good!
I'll check it out! Thanks for the suggestion!
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 🤭💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!!
You forgot the Medici trilogy.
I only recommend shows I've watched... but I'll keep these in mind for future viewing, so thanks for the recommendation
Other fun series:
_Magnificent Century_ is a Turkish period piece set during the height of the Ottoman Empire.
_Gentleman Jack_ is set during 1830s England and follows the tumultuous life of Anne Lister and is based on her diaries.
The Rise of Phoenixes is a Chinese drama based in a mythical ancient Chinese kingdom.
Love in Chains is a Russian period piece set in the 19th century.
Thanks for all your suggestions! I'll keep them in mind for future viewing.
I’d also suggest the halcyon set in London during ww2 (I think). It was unfortunately cancelled after one season but it is great, really worth the watch
I've always wanted to watch The Halcyon, but I can't find it in any of my platforms, not even using VPN.
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.
I'll have to watch all these... thanks for the recommendations!
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! :)
I watched a couple of episode, and I really WANTED to like it... but I find the "fantasy" part very distracting in this show.
@@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. 😂😂
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.
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:
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Yes plus The Wingless Bird . The Black Candle . The Glass Virgin . The Rag Nymph ,.The Secret, Tilly Trotter Trilogy , The Malan Streak Trilogy, Feathers in the Fire , The Girl and The Fifteen Streets with Sean Bean/ All truly amazing films great historic facts.
Wow, Lesley Manville is a hard-working woman! I saw her face in at least 3 of these.
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.
this list is so great - I've seen so many of these & can't wait to see the ones I have not 🙂
I'm glad you liked it!
I’ve watched some of these & they were fantastic! Thanks for this amazing video
I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting!
Berkely Square in four parts excellent
I absolutely t love period/costume dramas. I seen so many on this list.☺️ thank you for this. List😊
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:
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Home fires needs to be on this list!!!!!
Heard really good things about that show, but I haven't had the time to watch it yet.
Thanks for reminding me!
Loved Home Fires! Wish they had continued the series.
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.
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:
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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.
I hadn't heard about Tiempos de Guerra... I'll look it up. Thanks for the recommendation!
If Outlander wasn’t on the list I would have called fowl. All good.
It's my favorite show, of course it's on the list!
Love your channel! So underrated 🎉
Thank you so much! I've just started the channel yesterday. I hope it does well!
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
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:
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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.
Yes, and it was also beautiful to watch. Great cinematography.
No it was not. They literally changed characters in some important points.
England owns period drama
There's no doubt it has some amazing period dramas. But there are also other countries with wonderful contributions!
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 !!
I've always wanted to watch a chinese historical drama, they all look very interesting... but the subtitles always go too fast!
@@PrincessPlotline ruyi’s is a must go then !! I bet you’ll love it
Oh yes I love them. They have such beautiful costumes and great storylines. I love that they have so many episodes too
@@b.m.t.h.3961 AND that the story is finished ! No fears of a show getting canceled mid-plot !
My fav so far, Outlander, Victoria, Anne with an E, Downton Abbey, A League of Their Own, The Crown.
Those are some of my favorites too!
If you're up to date with Outlander, I'm recapping season 7 as it comes out.
Here's the recap of episode 12 of season 7, if you want to drop by.
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@ is season 7 the latest? I’m not watching it yet. Will wait untill all episodes have completed broadcasting on Netflix 😁
@@primakrisnawati yes, season 7 part 2 is the latest (part 1 aired about one year ago). And season 8 will be the last.
I didn’t know what I was expecting going into the cook of castamar but my my was it a wonderful watch!
I loved the story, and it was not at all what I expected.
So many great stories 😁
Glad you like them!
Just started watching The Empress
Good!
You are missing one of my absolute Favorites - Miss Fisher´s Murder Mysteries. If you haven´t seen it, it is absolutely wonderful
It's in my next video, a list of my favourite australian period dramas.
You can check it out here:
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yesssss someone giving gran hotel some attention
I loved that show. I was glued to the tv for weeks, watching one episode after the other.
@@PrincessPlotline honestly same, when i started watching the show only season 1 was out and i finished it in a single afternoon and since i fell so hard for it i rewatched it the morning later all over again😂😂
lol I just so happened to already be watching a lot of these in chronological order so I rly appreciated this😂
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:
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How about something before the year 2000, like Edward the VII (or Edward the King, depending on where you live), or Fall of Eagles. There’s also Shadow of the Tower about the reign of Henry VII and The Devil’s Crown about Henry II, Richard I and John. The BBC had some fantastic historical dramas in the 70s that I’d put up against most anything produced today.
Thanks for your suggestions.Those sound like wonderful shows, but I've never watched any of them, so that's why they are not included in the list. I only recommend shows I've watched myself... and I usually don't get the chance to watch anything that old because it's not easily accesible in my country... and it wouldn't be accesible to create a high quality video either.
There is another series that I recommend. The borgias ❤
Everyone keeps recommending it, so I'll have to watch it for sure!
I’d Add The Time in Between and The Vineyard both based on the novels by Maria Duenas. Exceptional list!!!
I've never watched them, thanks for the recommendation
Brilliant list. Can we ask for a print out and how to access them ?
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.
Thank you! I love period dramas and have added many of these to my list of things to watch.
Thank to you, for watching the video! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
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.
I didn't watch the egyptian version... but I loved the spanish one. The chemistry between Julio and Alicia is off the charts.
Thank you for this wonderful video and these great recommendations
Thank you for watching!
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!
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:
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@@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.
Testament of Youth, The Way We Live Now, Tess of the d’Ubervilles, are good recommendations.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'd never heard of them.
1923 is excellent and for those who like foreign language shows, Ruyis royal love in the Palace.
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)
Warrior, Mad Men, and The Queen's Gambit are good ones.
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.
Leaving out Pillars of the Earth, World Without End, and The Alienist are a big - BIG - mistake for this list.
I would also mention Krøniken, which is a family saga from the early 50 to the 70 about a family-run radio-turned-TV factory.
I will only recommend something once I've had a chance to watch it... that is why the shows you mention are not on the list.
Merlin for those who like period fantasy dramas
That was a good show!
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.
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:
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Any love for Murdoch in 1890s Toronto?
I haven't watched it yet, but I'll keep it mind. Thanks for the recommendation!
Oh yes yes yes. Excellent series
I haven't seen it, but I've been told that the Turkish series "Resurrection Ertugrul" is very good. Has anyone seen it and would they recommend it? I've never seen a Turkish historical drama but I love to try new things all the time!
I've never watched Turkish dramas either (mostly because I hate subtitles/dubbing), but I heard they're all pretty good.
Thank you. I have just found you and subscribed. Excellent commentary as well. ❤😊
Unfortunately Bridgeton lost its showrunner ChrisVan HEUSONfrom series 1&2. It is now unwatchable.😢
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.
also a french tv show about marie antoinette already on their second season
Thanks for your suggestion, I'll keep it in mind!
What is the name of the show?
@@leannahuerta4054 Marie Antoinette 😅
This is a channel I have been waiting for.
I'm glad you like it! I love period dramas, so this is also my dream channel.
Bridgerton is period drama version of Gossip Girl.
I think Gossip Girl is better... because you learn her identity at the end of the show.
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.
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!
I loved the white queen, and the Spanish princess. Although the latter is painfully inaccurate.
I agree... but I don't mind if a show is inaccurate, as long as it keeps me entertained.
@@PrincessPlotline I agree in general, but the Spanish princess misrepresented Catherine so much it hurt my historical soul. I was glad it didn't portray her as an old hag like most other shows, but her character was assassinated.
Becoming Jane, the duchess, Mansfield park are great too
Thanks for the suggestions!
Becoming Jane is lovely but it’s a movie. Isn’t this just series?
These are good movies not series
Where can you watch all of these
It depends on your country. I recommend you visit a website called "Just Watch", where you can find where each show is streaming in your country.
New and for you to add The Hardachers and Rivals
There'll be more lists in the future... when I've managed to watch another 50 shows to share with you all.
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+
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.
Watch all the BBC's perid dramas. Emma, wives and daughters, and BBC ' north and south and bleak house. You won't regregreat it.
Call the midwife and velvet ia good too.
I watch a lot of BBC dramas, but I also like to watch shows from different countries, to mix things up a bit. Thanks for your suggestions!
Well done!
Thank you!
If only we could watch them all on You Tube
That would be great.
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.
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!