The New Look
CREATOR: Todd A. Kessler
CAST: Ben Mendelsohn, Juliette Binoche & Maisie Williams
Christian Dior rose to become one of the most prominent of fashion designers, noted for going head to head with Coco Chanel during a pique time in redefining fashion. In this engrossing biographical TV series, Dior’s rise to fame is explored amid the conflict of World War II, giving birth to the trend known as the New Look. Created by Todd A. Kessler (Bloodline, Damages), this bio-drama stars the talents of Ben Mendelsohn (The Outsider, Captain Marvel), Juliette Binoche (The Taste of Things, The Staircase), Maisie Williams (The New Mutants), John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich), Emily Mortimer (The Pursuit of Love), and Claes Bang (Bad Sisters). Watch the trailer of The New Look

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Mary & George
CREATOR: D.C. Moore
CAST: Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine & Tony Curran
Based on a true story and pulled from the pages of Benjamin Woolley’s The King’s Assassin, Mary & George follows the deceptive tactics of the Countess of Buckingham, aka Mary Villiers. Desiring power and riches, she plotted to have her son become a seducer of King James I. Her plan works as she soon becomes a power player among England’s richest people. This historical drama comes from directors Oliver Hermanus, Alex Winckler and Florian Cossen, with a cast that includes the talents of Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine, Tony Curran, Laurie Davidson, Trine Dyrholm, Nicola Walker, Niamh Algar, Sean Gilder, Adrian Rawlins, and Mark O'Halloran. Read more

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Manhunt
CREATOR: Monica Beletsky
CAST: Tobias Menzies, Anthony Boyle & Lovie Simone
After the assassination the American President Abraham Lincoln, the close friend Edwin Stanton seeks to track down the assassin. Finding John Wilkes Booth, however, turns out to be a tough ordeal. As the manhunt continues, a darker conspiracy is unearthed as Stanton finds himself being driven into madness by what he discovers. This historical conspiracy thriller is based on the fictional novel Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson, with a cast that includes Tobias Menzies, Anthony Boyle, Lovie Simone, Matt Walsh, Brandon Flynn, Betty Gabriel, Will Harrison, Hamish Linklater, Damian O'Hare, Patton Oswalt, and Lili Taylor. Read more

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Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
CREATOR: Ryan Murphy
CAST: Tom Hollander, Naomi Watts & Calista Flockhart
Truman Capote was an acclaimed writer that started to gain the attention of high society. But Capote may not want to be in that club. For not favoring high society, Capote becomes the target of their attempts to besmirch his good name. What follows is a quest of revenge, with one man being targeted by an entire class of people. This second entry in the anthology Feud series comes from the book Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer, with a cast that includes the talents of Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Tom Hollander, and Treat Williams. Read more

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Fellow Travelers
CREATOR: Ron Nyswaner
CAST: Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey & Jelani Alladin
Based on the novel fo the same title by by Thomas Mallon, Fellow Travelers follows the epic tale of a romance throughout the ages. Hawkins Fuller and Timothy Laughlin form a romance together when they meet in Washington D.C. during the 1950s. Their love spans from the Vietnam War of the 1960s to the AIDS crisis of the 1980s. Directed by Ron Nyswaner (Homeland, My Policeman), this historical romance stars Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey. Watch the trailer of Fellow Travelers

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My Lady Jane
CREATOR: Gemma Burgess
CAST: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel & Jordan Peters
The historical figure Lady Jane Grey has her rise and reign given an absurd and satirical adaptation in this comical series. Though she was seen as one of history’s most tragic heroines, her story is turned around by transforming Jane into a woman who can save herself from danger. Going even further, she manages to save an entire kingdom with her cunning ability to take on armies of invaders. Based on the book by Jodi Meadows and developed for television by Gemma Burgess (Mavericks), this action-comedy of revisionist history stars Emily Bader, Bryony Corrigan, Julia Westcott-Hutton, James Corrigan, Stewart Scudamore, and Edward Bluemel. Watch the trailer of My Lady Jane

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Shogun
CREATOR: Justin Marks
CAST: Cosmo Jarvis, Hiroyuki Sanada & Anna Sawai
In 17th century Japan, shipwrecked British sailor John Blackthorne rises from outsider to samurai, while being used as a pawn in Japanese leader Toranaga's struggle to reach the top of the ruling... Read more

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The White House Plumbers
CREATOR: Alex Gregory
CAST: Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux & Domhnall Gleeson
Based on the novel Integrity by Egil Krogh and Matthew Krogh, this political drama centers around the Nixon administration and the Watergate scandal that ruined his legacy. E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy found themselves switching sides in their political careers when their mission to protect the presidency takes a turn for the worse. Directed by David Mandel (Curb Your Enthusiasm), this true story of politics stars Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Domhnall Gleeson, Lena Headey, Kiernan Shipka, Ike Barinholtz, Yul Vazquez, David Krumholtz, Rich Sommer, Kim Coates, Liam James, Kathleen Turner, and Judy Greer Read more

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Dangerous Liaisons
CREATOR: Harriet Warner
CAST: Alice Englert, Nicholas Denton & Carice van Houten
Based on the 1782 French novel, Les liaisons dangereuses, by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, this period-piece focuses on the lives of scheming ex-lovers. They find great power in their seductive ways that can be used for wicked grabs at power. Their sinister plans leading to them striking back at a system that has betrayed them as they find ways to manipulate the society of the 18th century. The costume drama was directed by Leonora Lonsdale and Olly Blackburn with a cast that includes the talents of Lesley Manville, Carice van Houten, Clare Higgins, Lucy Cohu, Paloma Faith, Alice Englert, Michael McElhatton, Nicholas Denton, and Hakeem Kae-Kazim. Watch the trailer of Dangerous Liaisons

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1899
CREATOR: Baran bo Odar
CAST: Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard & Andreas Pietschmann
Migrants from Europe are proceeding towards New York City to find a new life for themselves. They make the journey on a steamship but that ship just happens to encounter another migrant vessel with a similar destination. The vessel, having been sent adrift in the sea, leads a dangerous ordeal where nobody is safe on a journey that takes an unexpected turn. Set in the 19th-century with supernatural leanings, this period drama of immigration stars Emily Beecham, Aneurin Barnard, Andreas Pietschmann, Miguel Bernardeau, Maciej Musiał, and Anton Lesser. Watch the trailer of 1899

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The First Lady
CREATOR: Aaron Cooley
CAST: Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer & Gillian Anderson
America’s political history may be known for its Presidents but what of the First Ladies. They were more than just the wives of the presidents and actually left a powerful mark America’s history that is not often explored. Their stories are told in this historical anthology of political drama starring Viola Davis, O. T. Fagbenle, Michelle Pfeiffer, Aaron Eckhart, Dakota Fanning, Gillian Anderson, Kiefer Sutherland, Jayme Lawson, Judy Greer, Rhys Wakefield, Regina Taylor, and Lily Rabe. Watch the trailer of The First Lady

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Anne Boleyn
CREATOR: Eve Hedderwick Turner
CAST: Jodie Turner-Smith, Paapa Essiedu & Kris Hitchen
Based on the historical figure of King Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne Boleyn was a woman who would meet an unfortunate fate when she was executed. This British miniseries follows her in the months before her death and the horrors she faced in a world where royalty demanded too much from one woman. Directed by Lynsey Miller and written by Eve Hedderwick Turner, this historical drama stars Gianni Calchetti, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Phoenix Di Sebastiani. Watch the trailer of Anne Boleyn

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The North Water
CREATOR: Andrew Haigh
CAST: Colin Farrell, Jack O'Connell & Stephen Graham
Based on the book of the same name by Ian McGuire, The North Water tells the tale of Henry Drax, a man who is as skilled with harpoon as he is bloodthirsty. His rage with the world has shaped his cynical worldview and he’s eager to escape what remains in his past. Seeking to get away from it all, he ventures on a whaling expedition in the Arctic. His traveling buddy of Patrick Sumner, however, is unaware of his friend’s violent habits and may find himself struggling to survive on such a dangerous voyage. Watch the trailer of The North Water

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The Great
CREATOR: Tony McNamara
CAST: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult & Phoebe Fox
The rise of Catherine the Great is given a bombastic and wildly satirical approach by screenwriter Tony McNamara (The Favourite). Presented in an anti-historical comedy, the series follows Catherine (Elle Fanning) as she climbs to the ranks of a ruler, despite her marriage to the troublesome Emperor Peter (Nicholas Hoult). Feeling let down by her marriage, Catherine seeks to get her revenge by killing her husband, beating the church, and bending the community to her whim. Watch the trailer of The Great

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Catherine the Great
CREATOR: Philip Martin
CAST: Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke & Joseph Quinn
A historical mini-series that in four parts explores the end of the reign of Catherine The Great, the Empress of Russia (1762 until 1796), and her relationship with military leader Grigory Potemkin. Watch the trailer of Catherine the Great

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Trust
CREATOR: Simon Beaufoy
CAST: Donald Sutherland, Hilary Swank & Harris Dickinson
The story of one of America's richest and most influential families, The Gettys. It commences with the famous kidnapping of their grandson in the 1973's and covers most of the family's history throughout the twentieth century. Watch the trailer of Trust

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Les Miserables
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Dominic West, David Oyelowo & Lily Collins
Victor Hugo's historical romantic tale was already brought to the big screen with 2012's musical movie Les Miserables. This time, it gets a TV Version, and... Watch the trailer of Les Miserables

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Vanity Fair
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Olivia Cooke, Tom Bateman & Claudia Jessie
An adaptation of the 1848 novel called Vanity Fair, A Novel Without A Hero by William Makepeace Thackeray. A satire on 19th century Britain. RATING: 70/100

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Little Dorrit
CREATOR: Charles Dickens
CAST: Claire Foy, Matthew Macfadyen & Tom Courtenay
Another mini-series based on a Dickens book. Amy Dorrit carries the burden of taking care of her family, since her father is in debtors' prison. RATING: 83/100

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Mr Selfridge
CREATOR: Andrew Davies
CAST: Katherine Kelly, Jeremy Piven & Amanda Abbington
The story of Harry Gordon Selfridge, an American entrepeneur with a department store in London. RATING: 77/100

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Bleakhouse
CREATOR: Charles Dickens
CAST: Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson & Carey Mulligan
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Bleak House captures the injustices of the 19th-century English legal system. RATING: 85/100

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The Feud
CREATOR: Ryan Murphy
CAST: Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon & Judy Davis
The story of the rivalry between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis during the making of the classic movie What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?. It is based on the book 'Best Actress' by Jaffe Cohen & Michael Zam Watch the trailer of The Feud

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Victoria
CREATOR: Daisy Goodwin
CAST: Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes & Daniela Holtz
The early life of Queen Victoria, from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 through to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert. RATING: 83/100

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The Halcyon
CREATOR: Charlotte Jones
CAST: Steven Mackintosh, Olivia Williams & Hermione Corfield
Downton Abbey but then set in a luxury London hotel basically. Also on ITV. RATING: 72/100

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Genius
CREATOR: Michael Grandage
CAST: Samantha Colley, Seth Gabel, Antonio Banderas
We know Einstein as the man who developed the theory of relatively, but this show also tells the story of how the younger Einstein, a simple clerk, could not even get a teaching job or doctorate. RATING: 83/100

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Downton Abbey
CREATOR: Julian Fellowes
CAST: Hugh Bonneville, Maggie Smith & Michelle Dockery
A portrayal of an aristocratic British family and their staff, beginning at the years before the first world war. BBC’s Downton Abbey is an enormous success – you’ve probably seen it, or at least heard of it. The decadence of the Crawley family is simply nice to look at, as are the shenanigans a level below (the staff) and the relationships between the family and their personnel. Yes, most characters are one-dimensional, and the fights and struggles are simplistic. No one really cares, apparently. Neither do we. RATING: 87/100

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Deadwood
CREATOR: David Milch
CAST: Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane & Molly Parker
The story is set in the late nineteenth century and highlights the town of Deadwood and its inhabitants that are surrounded by crime, corruption and malice. RATING: 87/100

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Mad Men
CREATOR: Matthew Weiner
CAST: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss & Vincent Kartheiser
The famous drama revolving around Don Draper: the creative director of an advertising firm who has a lot to hide. RATING: 86/100

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Women of the Movement
CREATOR: Marissa Jo Cerar
CAST: Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins & Cedric Joe
A limited series focusing on Mamie Till Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till following his brutal murder in the Jim Crow South. Read more

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Bridgerton
CREATOR: Shonda Rhimes
CAST: Martins Imhangbe, &
Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family. Read more

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Belgravia
CREATOR: Julian Fellowes
CAST: Tamsin Greig, Philip Glenister & Alice Eve
From the creator behind Downton Abbey comes another sophisticated slice of upper class historical drama. The Duchess of Richmond's ball of 1895 is underway in Brussels and the Trenchard family is hoping for a wondrous evening. What they don’t count on, however, is the coming of the Battle of Quatre Bras, the chaotic event that would soon lead to the historic Battle of Waterloo. The ensemble cast includes Philip Glenister, Tamsin Greig, Emily Reid, Jeremy Neumark Jones, and Nicholas Rowe. Read more

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Chernobyl
CREATOR: Craig Mazin
CAST: Jessie Buckley, Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgård, Adam Nagaitis
A dramatization of the true story of one of the worst man-made catastrophes in history, the catastrophic nuclear accident at Chernobyl. A tale of the brave men and women who sacrificed to save Europe... Read more

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Gentleman Jack
CREATOR: Sally Wainwright
CAST: Suranne Jones, Sophie Rundle & Timothy West
A BBC Period piece taking place in West Yorkshire, England. Anne Lister returns home in the hope to change hers and the place's fate. It is based on a true story and... Read more

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Unspeakable
CREATOR: Robert C. Cooper
CAST: Sarah Wayne Callies, Michael Shanks & Camille Sullivan
In the early 1980’s, AIDS emerged and quickly became an epidemic. Those responsible for public safety failed. People were kept in the dark, afraid to speak out. Ignorance, arrogance, politics and... Read more

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La Peste
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Pablo Molinero, Sergio Castellanos, Patricia López Arnaiz, Cecilia Gómez
A Character driven historic thriller set in 16th century Seville, at the time of a horrible plague epidemic. Several corpses are found, but they were murdered, not victim... Read more

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Gunpowder
CREATOR: Ronan Bennett, Kit Harington & Daniel West
CAST: Kit Harington, Mark Gatiss & Edward Holcroft
Game of Thrones' sweetheart Kit Harington in a great UK Series about an important part of British history. He plays the famous 17th century activist Guy Fawkes who... Read more

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La catedral del mar
CREATOR: N/A
CAST: Julian Armaya, Jordi Aguilar, Aitor Luna, Pablo Derqui
The series is a Spanish drama based upon the acclaimed novel of famous Spanish lawyer and writer Idelfoso Falcones. Read more

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RATING: 80/100

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Costume dramas aren’t for everyone, but the choices within this genre are really , really good. Here is our pick. From modern piecesto old-fashioned ones.


History is always better told in tv shows than in cinema, because you really do need more time to tell something properly or really get the gist of the atmosphere in that period. It's also for that reason that period dramas are rather rare. Because they have to nail how a certain period of time looked and felt, it is pretty expensive. Nonetheless, the genre is popular, like the best watched British costume drama Downton Abbey has shown us, so studios are not too afraid to invest in something special. Netflix has never spend as much as on The Crown.