100+ of the Best Sensational Period Dramas on Netflix to Watch (2025)

BEST PERIOD DRAMAS ON NETFLIX: MINISERIES AND TV SHOWS (2025)

Over the past few years, the list of Netflix period dramas to watch has changed dramatically on the popular streaming service. At the same time, the selections have become more diverse and increased. Currently, Netflix includes more original content from excellent period dramas worldwide, including Korean Historical Dramas and Romantic Spanish Dramas.

While several British productions have moved on to Amazon Prime Video and BritBox, Netflix still has a few British period shows, including beloved favorites like Call the Midwife and The Crown. Unfortunately, Downton Abbey is no longer streaming on Netflix. 

RELATED: The 60 Best Period Dramas on Amazon Prime – Miniseries and TV Shows (2021)

So, for period drama aficionados looking for good historical dramas from around the world, romantic period dramas, British period dramas, or even fantasy costume dramas to binge, this list is for you! As before, this list focuses on Miniseries and TV shows only.

For a list of period drama standalone films, head to our companion article: 50 Entertaining Period Pieces On Netflix To Watch – Movie Edition (2021).

I last updated what period dramas to watch in 2022. So, I thought now would be the perfect moment to update this hopefully helpful list. So, without further ado, here are 100+ sensational period shows on Netflix in 2025.

RELATED: The Top 40 Best Romantic Korean Dramas on Netflix to Watch (2022)

Note: The first version of this post was published in 2015 and went viral! We subsequently published a new update in 2016. We have now made this page the permanent place for all the best period dramas on Netflix (miniseries and TV shows). This post was initially published in 2019 and updated in 2025. As of February 2025, these titles are available on Netflix in the U.S. Availability is subject to change.

For more period dramas to watch on streaming, see The 20 Best Streaming Services to Watch Period Dramas (And What to Watch First)

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100+ BEST PERIOD DRAMAS ON NETFLIX – MINISERIES AND TV SHOWS (2025)

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100 Days My Prince (2018)

Netflix Synopsis: Upon losing his memory, a crown prince encounters a commoner’s life and experiences unforgettable love as the husband to Joseon’s oldest bachelorette. 

Why You Should Check This Out: When you’re in the mood for something fluffy and lighthearted, consider 100 Days My Prince. It’s a popular period rom-com with numerous swoony moments.

Content: TV-14 (mild). 

100 Years of Solitude (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: The Buendia family and their fates come to life for the first time in this magnetic series based on the awarded novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Why You Should Check This Out: It’s a faithful adaptation of the novel and a historical fantasy that is epic in scope, spanning seven generations.

Content: TV-MA for language, nudity, self-harm, and more. There is some disturbing content.

1670 (2023)

Netflix Synopsis: In this satirical comedy, a zany nobleman contends with family feuds with peasants in his quest to become the most famous person in Poland.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you like quirky period comedies and mockumentaries, this Polish show might be up your alley.

Content: TV-MA for language and violence. Mild overall.

1899 (2022)

Netflix Synopsis: Maura helps a pregnant woman. The captain makes a brave decision after receiving a message from a lost ship – and discovers something mind-bending.

Why You Should Check This Out: It’s strange, suspenseful, and original. 1899 blends sci-fi with historical, and while this German series won’t be for everyone, it’s at least unique. Sadly, there is no conclusion to this due to Netflix’s cancellation.

Content: TV-MA for language, sensuality, violence, and an explicit assault.  

Alchemy of Souls (2022)

Netflix Synopsis: A powerful sorceress in a blind woman’s body encounters a man from a prestigious family, who wants her help to change his destiny.

Why You Should Check This Out: The famous Hong Sisters are back with another memorable Korean drama series. It’s a historical fantasy show with lots of romance.

Content: TV-14 for intense scenes.

Alias Grace (2017)

Netflix Synopsis: In 19th-century Canada, a psychiatrist weighs whether a murderess should be pardoned due to insanity. Based on Margaret Atwood’s award-winning novel.

Why You Should Check This Out: Road to Avonlea’s Sarah Polley adapted Margaret Atwood’s novel. Avonlea fans will also love seeing Mag Ruffman (Olivia) as a recurring character. 

On a different note, Sarah Polley is a fantastic writer, and this series is no exception. I also loved seeing Zachary Levi in a period drama. Just don’t go into this one for romance.

Content: TV-MA but never feels vulgar or overly explicit. Furthermore, the director handles the assault and attempted abuse scenes tastefully. It’s more of a closed-door scenario. There’s one graphic love scene near the show’s end, and violence is sprinkled throughout the series.

All the Light We Cannot See (2023)

Netflix Synopsis: August 1944. In Nazi-occupied Saint-Malo, Marie broadcasts through an air raid – an act punishable by death. Werner, a young German soldier, listens in.

Why You Should Check This Out: Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, Aria Mia Loberti, and Louis Hofmann star in this Emmy-nominated WWII period drama.

Content: TV-MA for language and violence. It’s mild.

Always a Witch (2019-2020)

Netflix Synopsis: A young 17th-century witch time travels to the future to save the man she loves, but first must adjust to present-day Cartagena and defeat a dark rival.

Why You Should Check This Out: Who doesn’t love time-traveling stories about witches? The Colombian series takes place in both the present-day and the 17th century. 

Content: TV-14.

Anne with an E (2017-2019)

Netflix Synopsis: A plucky orphan whose passions run deep finds an unlikely home with a spinster and her soft-spoken bachelor brother. Based on “Anne of Green Gables.”

Why You Should Check This Out: Okay, this particular period drama on Netflix doesn’t ‘much’ resemble the beloved books set on Prince Edward Island. Still, the characters are well-drawn out, and the production quality is excellent. 

RELATED: 85 Period Dramas to Watch If You Love Anne of Green Gables

While some may have a hard time with plot points that deviate drastically from the novels, you can still enjoy this period drama as a separate entity.

On another Avonlea tidbit, R.H. Thompson (Jasper Dale) perfectly plays Matthew Cuthbert. Anne with an E has sweet romances, outstanding characterization, and brilliant performances.

Content: TV-PG

Arthdal Chronicles (2019)

Netflix Synopsis: In a mythical land called Arth, the inhabitants of the ancient city of Arthdal and its surrounding regions vie for power as they build a new society.

Why You Should Check This Out: Arthdal Chronicles is an ancient fantasy drama from South Korea and is epic in scope! It has drama, romance, twists and turns, and so much more.

Content: TV-MA for language and violence. Very mild.

Asura (2025)

Netflix Synopsis: A torn widow. A busy housewife. A lonely librarian. A carefree waitress. When their aging father’s affair surfaces, so do the secrets of these sisters.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Japanese period drama has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers calling the domestic series a masterpiece. If you love character-driven period pieces, check this one out.

Content: TV-14

Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024-)

Netflix Synopsis: An Airbender comes to grips with his new reality as war erupts. A century later, a pair of Water Tribe siblings make a discover that changes everything.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Emmy-nominated series reached the top spot on Netflix. While it’s not as good as the animated series, the CGI is strong, and it has potential for future seasons. It’s a fun costume drama series for families.

Content: TV-PG

Band of Brothers (2001)

Netflix Synopsis: Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg teamed up on this Emmy-winning miniseries chronicling the actions of paratrooper unit Easy Company during World War II.

Why You Should Check This Out: Steven Spielberg produced this Emmy-winning series, often hailed as one of the best of all time. Just be prepared for the violence and profanity. But if you’re looking for historical dramas on Netflix to watch, this is a great choice.

Content: TV-MA for severe violence and language.

Black Sails (2014-2017)

Netflix Synopsis: Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, this Emmy-winning historical epic follows Capt. Flint and his crew’s treacherous adventures on the high seas.

Why You Should Check This Out: For Toby Stephens! If you don’t mind explicit content and enjoy HBO costume dramas like Game of Thrones, check this out.

Content: TV-MA for gore, nudity, sensuality, profanity, and more. It’s a very explicit series.

Bodies (2023)

Why You Should Check This Out: The British sci-fi series Bodies takes place in four different time periods, including two in the past and one in the future. It has dystopian intrigue and is mind-bending and binge-worthy.

Content: TV-MA for a moderate amount of language, violence, nudity, and sensuality.

Bridgerton (2020-)

Netflix Synopsis: The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Inspired by Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you’re looking for a super binge-worthy series with Jane Austen-like romances, brooding Byronic Heroes, and entertaining plot twists, this is the show for you. The show is based on the book series by Julia Quinn.

The first season of the Netflix period drama focuses on Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and her romance with the swoony Duke (Regé-Jean Page). The second focuses on Anthony and Kate, while the third focuses on Penelope and Colin.

For more about the series, check out our review: Review: ‘Bridgerton’ Is A Period Piece That Paves The Way For Future Romance Adaptations

Content: Bridgerton is rated TV-MA for explicit love scenes, brief, strong language, and nudity. While the explicit content is not continuous throughout, it is semi-frequent. The second season is much less graphic, with only a couple of lovemaking scenes and a couple of nude scenes.

Bulgasal: Immortal Souls (2021)

Netflix Synopsis: Cursed since birth and exempt from death, a revenge-driven immortal sets out on a quest to reclaim his soul and end a 600-year-old vendetta.

Why You Should Check This Out: Part contemporary, part historical fantasy, this gorgeous K-drama is must-see entertainment for viewers who love intriguing immortal characters.

Content: TV-MA for violence.

Cable Girls (2017-2020)

Netflix Synopsis: In 1920s Madrid, four women at the National Telephone Company ring in revolution as they manage romance, friendship and the modern workplace.

Why You Should Check This Out: Spanish cinema offers some fantastic period dramas. Don’t just take my word for it, though, and read our full review on why Cable Girls is one romantic period drama that’s definitely worth your time.

Content: This series ranges between TV-14 and TV-MA for explicit love scenes and nudity – the scenes are typically brief.

Call the Midwife (2012-)

Netflix Synopsis: This period drama set in impoverished East London in the 1950s follows a newly qualified midwife and her colleagues at a nursing convent.

Why You Should Check This Out: Not many TV shows focus primarily on female characters and deal with female problems. The show is about a group of midwives and nuns working to help the people of Poplar and maybe even themselves. 

The stories can be heartbreaking, uplifting, and sometimes even romantic. The standout in this is, of course, the hilarious Miranda Hart. There aren’t enough words of love I can give this one! One of the most heartwarming and heartbreaking period dramas available.

RELATED | FIVE REASONS TO WATCH PERIOD DRAMA CALL THE MIDWIFE

Content: Call the Midwife is rated TV-14 primarily for realistic childbirth scenes.

Captivating the King (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman –whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.

Why You Should Check This Out: Captivating the King is a captivating Korean Drama with romance and beautiful costumes. Fan favorite Shin Se-kyung stars.

Content: TV-PG

Cigarette Girl (2023)

Netflix Synopsis: A man’s search for a woman from his father’s past reveals the untold history of their family’s cigarette dynasty.

Why You Should Check This Out: Watch if you enjoy beautiful love stories. The unique setting and time periods represented should draw historical fiction fans.

Content: TV-14

The Cook of Castamar 2021)

Netflix Synopsis: In 1720 Madrid, a talented cook catches the eye of a widowed duke just as he returns to aristocratic society. Based on the novel by Fernando J. Munez.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you enjoy soapy romantic period dramas like Grand Hotel, you’ll likely love this Spanish period drama. 

Content: TV-MA for some explicit love scenes and nudity. Be warned; this series does have graphic content.

The Crown (2016-2023)

Netflix Synopsis: This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century.

Why You Should Check This Out: While the first episode is slow, the series picks up. The Crown has excellent production quality, gorgeous costumes, sufficient detail for historical accuracy (even when hugely embellishing the royals’ lives), and brilliant performances from all actors and actresses (including Claire Foy and Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II) involved. 

Everyone is perfectly cast for these well-known historical and famous figures, including Matt Smith (Prince Philip), Gillian Anderson, and more. It’s one of the best historical series on Netflix.

Content: TV-MA. There is brief nudity, infrequent use of the F word sprinkled throughout the whole series, and one episode (season 2, episode 7) with a very explicit scene (if this bothers you, you can easily skip the sequence). Overall, the series feels like TV-14 most of the time.

Cursed (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: Armed with mysterious powers and a legendary sword, young rebel Nimue joins forces with charming mercenary Arthur on a mission to save her people.

Why You Should Check This Out: This period fantasy is a flawed but fun watch – especially if you love Arthurian tales. If you like Byronic Heroes, you’ll also want to watch for the intriguing characterization of Merlin. 

While the series sometimes suffers from bad dialogue and a mediocre romance, the second half improves and ends on a shocking cliffhanger. 

Content: TV-MA for violence and sensuality. 

Cursed struggles to figure out what it wants to be. On the one hand, it feels like a sweet teen romance; on the other, the battle scenes are excessively gory and don’t match the rest of the series’ tone. 

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (2016-2022)

Netflix Synopsis: A mysterious “time master” from the future unites an unlikely group of superheroes and villains to save the world from a powerful evil.

Why You Should Check This Out: While Legends of Tomorrow is a fantasy series, the characters often visit historical periods due to the time travel premise – albeit without much accuracy. 

You’ll likely appreciate this enjoyable superhero series if you enjoy shows like Doctor Who, Timeless, or quirky comedy shows.

The first season drags slightly but improves as the series finds its voice. You also won’t want to miss Brandon Routh (Superman) as Ray Palmer. His character is lovable and sweet and will leave you with a smile.

Content: TV-14.

Dear Hongrang (2025)

Netflix Synopsis: When a long-missing heir returns with lost memories, love and suspicion entwine. Is he truly Hongrang, or a stranger disturbing hearts and family ties?

Why You Should Check This Out: This period drama/mystery series hasn’t premiered yet but is coming soon to Netflix this year. It all sounds a bit Anastasia-like. Intriguing…

Content: Not rated yet.

The Decameron (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: While the plague ravages 1348 Italy, the wealthy and their servants gather for a wedding celebration, a bit of fun – and a little mayhem.

Why You Should Check This Out: This medieval comedy is perfect for viewers who enjoy irreverent humor. It’s not really my thing, but maybe it’s yours. The series is well-reviewed and binge-able.

Content: TV-MA for a moderate amount of nudity, language, violence, and sex.

The Defeated (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: In this suspenseful historical drama series, an American cop and a German officer team up to investigate violent crimes in post-WWII Berlin.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Defeated has mixed reviews, but this lesser-known Post-WWII series has a great cast, including Taylor Kitsch, Michael C. Hall, Logan Marshall-Green, Nina Hoss, and Tuppence Middleton.

Content: TV-MA for violence and language.

Derry Girls (2018-2022)

Netflix Synopsis: As tensions rise in Northern Ireland in the 1990s, five teens in County Derry face their own set of troubles: exams, strict mothers and fashion disasters.

Why You Should Check This Out: The BAFTA-winning comedy series has a fantastic cast, including Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan and excellent writing.

Content: TV-MA for strong language and suggestive references.

A Discovery of Witches (2018-2022)

Netflix Synopsis: While studying at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, witch Diana Bishop calls up a long-lost manuscript – and catches the eye of a brooding vampire.

Why You Should Check This Out: While it’s not apparent by the description, time travel plays a significant role in this contemporary fantasy/paranormal romance series. Much of season 2, for example, takes place in Elizabethan England. Besides that, the epic romance, mythology, historical research, and plot twists make for a compelling series. One of our favorites.

See our review: A Discovery of Witches TV Review – Why This Is The Future of Book Adaptations

Content: Episodes range between TV-14 and TV-MA for some sensuality, language, and violence. Mild overall.

Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings (2019)

Netflix Synopsis: Eight stories celebrating family, faith, love and forgiveness come to life in this series inspired by Dolly Parton’s iconic country music catalog.

Why You Should Check This Out: A couple of the stories are period dramas! Overall, the series is heartwarming and lovely, and you shouldn’t miss it if you appreciate uplifting drama, good music, and Dolly Parton.

Content: TV-14.

The Double (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: When acts of betrayal leave her family broke, a young woman assumes a false identity and, aided by her political allies, fights for justice.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you love romantic period dramas and Chinese historical dramas, you’ll probably enjoy this popular series about an intriguing young woman.  

Content: TV-14

Dracula (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: The Count Dracula legend transforms with new tales that flesh out the vampire’s gory crimes – and bring his vulnerability into the light.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you enjoy Steven Moffat as a writer (Sherlock, Doctor Who), you might like his strange adaptation of Dracula. It was a bit too odd for me, but it has excellent production quality with fantastic actors.

Content: TV-14 for violence and frightening situations.

The Empress (2022-)

Netflix Synopsis: As Emperor Franz Joseph faces growing political tensions, his spirited wife Elizabeth meets challenges at court and must learn who she can really trust.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Empress is a lush, gorgeous production with beautiful decorations and sets, high production quality, romance, and costumes. 

You might like this one if you enjoy historically based royal series like The Crown and Victoria. Just don’t expect historical accuracy and consider it entertaining historical fiction.

Content: TV-MA for a moderate amount of nudity and explicit sensuality. 

The English Game (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: Two 19th-century footballers on opposite sides of a class divide navigate professional and personal turmoil to change the game—and England—forever.

Why You Should Check This Out: Based on a true story, The English Game is a fabulous series from Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes. It has excellent characterization, fantastic writing, and lovely romances. 

It’s one of the best period dramas on this list and shouldn’t be missed.

Eternal Love (Ten Miles of Peach Blossom) (2017)

Netflix Synopsis: After the deities Bai Qian and Ye Hua meet and fall in love, their romance stands the test of three lifetimes – each an epic in its own right.

Why You Should Check This Out: The epic fantasy romance from China is one of the most popular Chinese dramas of all time. It’s also based on a popular novel.

Content: TV-14

Find Me in Paris (2018-2020)

Netflix Synopsis: When a magical necklace transports a ballerina from 1905 to 2018, she must pose as a 21st-century student at a renowned school and leap into modern life.

Why You Should Check This Out: It’s a sweet time travel romance series perfect for the whole family to watch together.

Content: TV-PG

Firefly Lane (2021-2023)

Netflix Synopsis: Growing up is tough – first loves, jobs, heartbreak. BFFs Tully and Kate weather it together in this drama based on Kristin Hannah’s bestselling novel. 

Why You Should Check This Out: Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke star in this emotional series about friendship, which runs from 1970 to the 2000s. 

Content: TV-MA for a moderate amount of profanity, drug use, and explicit sensuality. There is also a brief disturbing assault scene. 

Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019)

Netflix Synopsis: When a peasant suddenly becomes king and is unable to wed his first love, he turns to Joseon’s top matchmakers to transform her into a noblewoman.  

Why You Should Check This Out: Watch for beautiful sets and costumes, a fun premise, and a cute love story.

Content: TV-14

Frontier (2016-2018)

Netflix Synopsis: Jason Momoa plays a fur trader who brutally defends his territory in this New World adventure series Variety calls “sprawling, diverse and detailed.”

 Why You Should Check This Out: If you enjoy gritty costume dramas and don’t mind some violence, the strong cast and gorgeous scenery may appeal in this Canadian drama series.

Content: TV-MA for intense violence and some nudity, sensuality, and profanity.

The Ghost Bride (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: In 1890s Malacca, Li Lan finds herself in the afterlife and becomes mired in a mystery linked to the sinister, deceased son of a wealthy family.

Why You Should Check This Out: This series is based on a bestselling novel and is a lot of fun. While the costumes aren’t period-accurate, you’ll likely appreciate this romantic show if you enjoy paranormal romance and historical fantasy. 

Content: TV-14.

Girls from Ipanema (2019-2020)

Netflix Synopsis: A 1950s housewife goes to Rio de Janeiro to meet up with her husband, only to learn he’s deserted her, but decides to stay and open a bossa nova club.

Why You Should Check This Out: This Brazilian period drama is an atmospheric series full of female friendships, the samba, and beautiful scenery. It also has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Content: TV-MA for nudity, sensuality, and language. Moderate overall.

Godless (2017)

Netflix Synopsis: When an injured outlaw shows up at her ranch, a headstrong widow sees that her life – and the lives of those close to her – will never be the same.

Why You Should Check This Out: Michelle Dockery stars in this intense Emmy-winning Western series.

Content: TV-MA for disturbing violence, an assault, and some nudity and language.

GyeonSeong Creature (2023-)

Netflix Synopsis: Cold-blooded humans. Deadly creatures. A tenacious group risks it all to protect their loved ones from a threat that transcends generations.

Why You Should Check This Out: GyeonSeong Creature is part historical Korean drama, mystery, horror, and sci-fi. It is compelling and visually stunning, with impressive sets.

Content: TV-MA for violence and frightening situations.

The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: Dead doesn’t mean gone. An au pair plunges into an abyss of chilling secrets in this gothic romance from the creator of “The Haunting of Hill House.”

Why You Should Check This Out: The Emmy-nominated gothic romance series is a compelling adaptation of Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw.

Content: TV-MA for language and violence.

Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: This “dazzling” period drama (The Hindu) about scheming courtesans became the most watched Indian series globally in its first week of launch.

Why You Should Check This Out: The epic Indian period drama series received mixed reviews from critics – but the audience loved it. The series follows a group of courtesans during the Indian independence movement of the 1940s. The production design and costumes are gorgeous.

Content: TV-MA but mild overall.

Heirs to the Land (2022)

Netflix Synopsis: Hugo Llor’s wine was coveted by the king of Spain himself…which made it that much easier for the winemaker to exact his revenge.

Why You Should Check This Out: Yon González stars in this Cathedral of the Sea sequel. Watch this one if you love epic period pieces from Spain. 

Content: TV-MA for violence, assault, language, sensuality, and nudity. 

High Seas (2019-2020)

Netflix Synopsis: Two sisters discover disturbing family secrets after a string of mysterious deaths occur on a luxury ship traveling from Spain to Brazil in the 1940s.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you’re a fan of historical mysteries with lots of romance and like shows like Grand Hotel, you will adore High Seas. It’s an addictive period romance series with great acting and stories that hook you from the first episode. 

Sadly, Netflix canceled the series after three seasons.

Content: TV-MA, but it should be TV-14. It’s mild. 

Hollywood (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: In post-World War II Hollywood, an ambitious group of aspiring actors and filmmakers will do almost anything to make their showbiz dreams come true.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Emmy-winning series is more style than substance – but it has a great cast and a fun setting. Just don’t expect it to be sweet, like movies from Old Hollywood.  This show is more revisionist history than historically accurate.

Content: TV-MA for nudity, language, and explicit sensuality. Very graphic.

Interview with the Vampire (2022-)

Netflix Synopsis: Jacob Anderson stars as the vampire Louis, who shares his life story in this series Den of Geek calls “the best Anne Rice adaptation ever made.”

Why You Should Check This Out: Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid star in this well-done historical fantasy adaptation of Anne Rice’s popular gothic story about vampires. It’s expansive, visually appealing, and features fantastic actors.

Content: TV-MA for violence, nudity, sex, and profanity.

The Irregulars (2021)

Netflix Synopsis: A crew of misfits investigates a series of supernatural crimes in Victorian London for Dr. Watson and his shadowy associate, Sherlock Holmes.

Why You Should Check This Out: This series is perfect for fans of Victorian mysteries and everything Sherlock. It’s a new twist on the story. Unfortunately, Netflix has already canceled the series.

Content: TV-14

Jaguar (2021)

Netflix Synopsis: In the 1960s, a Holocaust survivor joins a group of self-trained spies who seek justice against Nazis fleeing to Spain to hide after WWII.

Why You Should Check This Out: The creators of the popular period drama Grand Hotel also wrote this Spanish Drama series.

Content: TV-MA for language and violence.

Kill Me Love Me (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: Vowing to avenge her parents, Meilin becomes an assassin and infiltrates the life of a ruthless prince – until startling revelations derail her revenge.

Why You Should Check This Out: Kill Me Love Me is a Chinese drama that is part melodrama and part historical romance with fantastic leads and a memorable love story.

Content: TV-14

Kingdom (2019-2020)

Netflix Synopsis: This period horror series featuring Ju Ji-hoon and Ryu Seung-ryong is based on the webcomic “The Kingdom of the Gods.”

Why You Should Check This Out: This Korean period horror series is for all the period drama fans who love zombies.

Content: TV-MA for gore and violence.

The King’s Affection (2021)

Netflix Synopsis: When the crown prince [dies], his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.

Why You Should Check This Out: It’s all a bit Shakespearean and romantic, with excellent production values. K-drama fans will love this historical drama as it gives you everything you could want.

Content: TV-14 for violence.

La Revolution (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: Madeline recounts her nightmarish visions to Elise. An unsettling truth rears its head during an encounter between Joseph and Oka, a prisoner.

Why You Should Check This Out: The French historical fantasy series puts a unique supernatural spin on the French Revolution.

Content: TV-MA for violence and nudity.

The Last Kingdom (2015-2022)

Netflix Synopsis: The bestselling novel series by Bernard Cornwell, inspired by his own real-life ancestor, becomes an epic, action-packed historical saga.

Why You Should Check This Out: This series has an excellent cast with memorable guest stars like Matthew Macfadyen. Plus, it has great cinematography. However, this drama is better for viewers who enjoy gritty historical dramas and don’t mind violence.

Content: TV-MA for violence, nudity, and some sensuality.

The Law According to Lidia Poet (2023-)

Netflix Synopsis: Debuting in the Top 10 in 55 countries, this mystery period drama about Italy’s first female lawyer “is exactly the TV series we needed,” raves Esquire.

Why You Should Check This Out: This Italian period drama series has become a huge hit worldwide. Look no further if you love Sherlock Holmes-like series and want something with a magnetic female lead.

Content: TV-MA for nudity and a moderate amount of explicit sensuality.

The Leopard (2025)

Netflix Synopsis: Amid the unification of 1860s Italy, a Sicilian prince grapples with the collision between his family’s ancient privilege and revolutionary change.

Why You Should Check This Out: While much isn’t known about the new series, the Italian period drama looks epic in the preview!

Premiere Date: March 5 – Coming Soon

Content: Not rated yet.

The Letter for the King (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: A young knight in training contends with ancient prophecies, magical powers and fickle companions as he sets out on an epic quest to save his kingdom.

Why You Should Check This Out: The fantasy adventure series, while imperfect, is fun for the entire family.

Content: TV-PG 

The Longest Promise (2023)

Netflix Synopsis: Bound by destiny, a banished prince becomes a teacher to a strong-minded princess – until fate makes them enemies amidst dangerous power struggles.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you’re in the mood for an epic romantasy – check out this beautiful Chinese drama. It’s aesthetically stunning: costumes, settings, depictions of nature, and more.

Content: TV-14

Lost (2004-2010)

Netflix Synopsis: Survivors of a plane crash try to stay alive on a mysterious island in this series that “remains one of the best things TV has ever given us” (NYT).

Why You Should Check This Out: It really is one of the best TV series ever made. The characterization, the writing, the romance, the mystery, the emotions, and more keep you glued to your screen. As for the period drama connection, (minor spoiler) time travel is involved. Plus, some flashbacks occur in times that could be construed as “historical.”

Content: TV-14 for violence, sensuality, and language. Mild overall.

Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)

Netflix Synopsis: When a low-ranked fairy accidentally resurrects a powerful demon, their fates become cosmically entangled as the world is thrown into turmoil.  

Why You Should Check This Out: Beauty and the Beast fans will likely enjoy this epic Chinese romantasy.

Content: TV-PG

Luna Nera (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: In 17th-century Italy, a teenager learns about her destiny among a family of witches, just as her boyfriend’s father hunts her down for witchcraft.

Why You Should Check This Out: It might be worth checking out if you enjoy historical fantasies about witches and paranormal teen romances.

Content: TV-MA for nudity.

Luna Park (2021)

Netflix Synopsis: In 1960s Rome, a free-spirited young woman who’s grown up at her family’s circus unexpectedly discovers she belongs to two very different worlds.

Why You Should Check This Out: This Italian period drama brings an intriguing twist to stories about twins.

Content: TV-MA for a moderate amount of language and nudity.

Manual Para Senoritas (The Lady’s Companion) (2025)

Netflix Synopsis: Hired to find husbands for three wealthy sisters, chaperone Elena Bianda is drawn into a late 19th-century world of love, scandal and comic intrigue.

Why You Should Check This Out: This Spanish rom-com series set in the 19th century is described as witty and swoonworthy! I can’t wait.

Premiere Date: March 28, 2025 – Coming Soon

Content: Not rated yet.

Marco Polo (2014-2016)

Netflix Synopsis: Set in a world of greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, “Marco Polo” is based on the famed explorer’s adventures in Kublai Khan’s court.

Why You Should Check This Out: While the series received mixed reviews from critics, it’s a fan favorite with a strong cast. Plus, the vast budget helps with the visuals.

Content: TV-MA for severe violence, graphic nudity, sensuality, and language. It’s a very explicit show.

Midnight at the Pera Palace (2022-)

Netflix Synopsis: A curious journalist time-travels to 1919 Istanbul, where she must solve a murder mystery and forestall a plot against an important political figure.

Why You Should Check This Out: It’s an entertaining time travel series with elements of Agatha Christie and the promise of romance in an intriguing setting. Check out our review of this addictive series: ‘Midnight at the Pera Palace’ Review: The Time Travel Romance is Irresistibly Good

Content: TV-14.

Mr. Queen (2020-2021)

Netflix Synopsis: After waking up in the body of a 19th century queen, a chef must navigate the royal court and find a way back to the present – and his own life.

Why You Should Check This Out: Mr. Queen mixes comedy, romance, and drama perfectly in this body-swap historical fantasy. This Korean drama is funny, lighthearted, and a nice treat.

Content: Rated TV-MA (but shouldn’t be) for language.

Mr. Sunshine (2018)

Netflix Synopsis: A young boy who ends up in the U.S. after the 1871 Shinmiyangyo incident returns to Korea at a historical turning point and falls for a noblewoman.

Why You Should Check This Out: Netflix now distributes high-budget Korean Dramas. So, if you love historical Korean romances, this epic series from Goblin’s creator is a must-see!

Content: Mr. Sunshine is TV-MA for scenes of violence—no gore and nothing too explicit.

My Country: The New Age (2019)

Netflix Synopsis: At the end of the Goryeo period, there were those who led the charge to proclaim a new age – and the ordinary individuals who risked everything.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you love historical K-Dramas, you’ll likely enjoy this uplifting drama series. It has romance and melodrama and is sure to keep you hooked!

Content: TV-14

My Sassy Girl (2017)

Netflix Synopsis: A refined young Joseon scholar’s life turns upside down after he rescues a drunk princess who later accuses him of taking something precious from her.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you’re in the mood for romance, this fun Korean series is worth watching!

Content: TV-14

The New Legends of Monkey (2018-2020)

Netflix Synopsis: A valiant girl liberates the Monkey King – a god long trapped in stone – in a quest to find seven sacred scrolls and save the world from evil.

Why You Should Check This Out: It’s an entertaining ride for the entire family, full of action, adventure, and fun. Xena fans should check it out.

Content: TV-PG

One Day (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: Emma’s seen Dexter around campus, but they don’t speak until their grad ball. It may be the end of uni, but it’s the start of something much bigger.

Why You Should Check This Out: One Day is brilliantly written and acted – not to mention incredibly romantic, nostalgic, and emotional. Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod star. The story takes place over many years – starting in the 1980s.

Content: TV-MA for sensuality and language. Moderate overall.

Outlander (2014-)

Netflix Synopsis: The epic tale adapted From Diana Gabaldon’s popular series of fantasy-romance novels focuses on the drama of two time-crossed lovers.

Why You Should Check This Out: Watch if you’re a fan of Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling novels. The epic love story between Claire and Jamie Fraser and the excellent production are also worth watching. We warn that this series is very graphic, but it has a powerful love story.

Content: TV-MA. Outlander is full of explicit content, which is sometimes gratuitous – especially the assault scenes. 

The Pacific (2010)

Netflix Synopsis: From Guadalcanal to Okinawa and Iwo Jima, three young US Marines leave home to fight in World War II – unaware of the horrors that await them.

Why You Should Check This Out: The award-winning series is a companion to Band of Brothers.

Content: TV-MA for graphic violence, severe language, nudity, and a moderate amount of sensuality.

Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)

Netflix Synopsis: A brutal, working-class gang, named for the razor blades they sewed into their caps to slash enemies, views for power in Birmingham, England.

Why You Should Check This Out: The British period crime series has an all-star cast (including Cillian Murphy) and has won numerous awards.

Content: TV-MA for just about everything. It’s very graphic.

Perfect Match (2025)

Netflix Synopsis: Relocated to a new city, a mother must build a new life while tackling her greatest challenge: helping her five spirited daughters find love.

Why You Should Check This Out: The setup of this period rom-com series should appeal to Jane Austen fans!

Content: TV-14

The Princess Royal (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: When their long, loveless marriage ends in betrayal, a princess and her husband mysteriously wake up as 18-year-olds in the year they were first married.

Why You Should Check This Out: This Chinese romantic period drama puts a unique spin on the time travel genre.

Content: TV-MA for violence. Mild.

The Princess Weiyoung (2016)

Netflix Synopsis: A princess descended from a ruined noble family disguises herself as the woman who saved her life and embarks on a mission to avenge her loved ones.

Why You Should Check This Out: This Chinese period drama series was one of the top Chinese series in 2016! Watch for romance, gorgeous costumes, and an entertaining plot.

Content: TV-14.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Netflix Synopsis: In public, she’s the king’s dutiful new bride. Behind palace doors, fearless young Queen Charlotte discovers her power – and the real meaning of love.

Why You Should Check This Out: The romantic period drama is witty, intelligent, glamorous, and unabashedly romantic. Plus, the cast is just perfect.

Content: TV-MA for nudity and explicit sensuality.

The Queen and the Conqueror (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: Years after Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia betrayed her people and broke her heart, indigenous woman Catalina reenters his life to get revenge.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you love telenovelas, you might like this Colombian series set in the 16th century. It’s not historically accurate, but it’s not meant to be.

Content: TV-14.

The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction. 

Why You Should Check This Out: This Netflix original limited series is brilliantly produced, written, and acted. 

Part Jane Eyre, part A Star is Born, this period drama series is a must-see television show. Anya Taylor-Joy’s brilliant performance and fabulous historical costumes make it a must-watch.

Content: TV-MA for language.

Railway Men – The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984 (2023)

Netflix Synopsis: Award-winning actors R. Madhavan and Kay Kay Menon star in this tragic tale of heroism inspired by the true life events of the 1984 Bhopal disaster.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Indian drama is an intense historical series with great acting, ideal for viewers who enjoy Chernobyl.

Content: TV-MA for language and violence.

Ratched (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: A damaged woman with a disturbing past becomes one of the most iconic villains of all time. Enter the mind of an emerging sociopath: Nurse Ratched.

Why You Should Check This Out: Ryan Murphy is behind this prequel to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

Content: TV-MA for violence, nudity, sex, and language.

Rebellion (2016)

Netflix Synopsis: Dublin’s violent Easter Rising of 1916 ignites a long and bloody conflict between British military forces and Irish revolutionary fighters.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you’re interested in learning about Irish history, you should watch this drama series. It has a great cast and good production values.

Content: TV-MA (mild overall but still has full nudity, violence, and language).

Reply 1988 (2015)

Netflix Synopsis: Take a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s through the lives of five families and their five teenage kids living in a small neighborhood in Seoul. 

Why You Should Check This Out: Reply 1988 is a nostalgic series about family and love set in the late ’80s. It is a beloved Korean drama among fans and critics. 

Content: TV-14

Resurrection: Ertugrul (2014)

Netflix Synopsis: When a good deed unwittingly endangers his clan, a 13th-century Turkish warrior agrees to fight a sultan’s enemies in exchange for new tribal land.

Why You Should Check This Out: This is a top-rated Turkish series. It has some similarities to Game of Thrones (with less explicit content) but a more spiritual tone.

Content: TV-14.

Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (2019)

Netflix Synopsis: Free spirit Goo Hae-ryung embarks on a new life as a scholar in the Joseon royal court after hearing about a government post for women historians. 

Why You Should Check This Out: Rookie Historian is an addictive romantic kdrama series you won’t want to miss. This is pure period drama escapism. 

Content: TV-14 (mild).

Ripley (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: Tom Ripley scrapes by in 1960s New York. So when he receives an unexpected opportunity to change his identity, he’ll do whatever it takes to pursue it.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Emmy-winning psychological thriller series stars Andrew Scott, Dakota Fanning, and Johnny Flynn.

Content: TV-MA for some violence and language.

Roswell, New Mexico (2019-2022)

Netflix Synopsis: After 10 years, a woman returns to her sleepy hometown and discovers her high-school crush is also an unusual foreigner.

Why You Should Check This Out: While it is nowhere near the same level of quality as the original series, it has the entertainment factor and lots of romance. The show also improves a lot after season one.

While it mainly occurs in the modern day, numerous flashback episodes take place in the 1940s. Also, expect to see important (but minor) recurring characters played by Roswell alumni Jason Behr and Shiri Appleby.

Content: TV-14 for some language, mild violence, racism, and sensuality. 

Secret Royal Inspector Joy (2021)

Netflix Synopsis: When he first arrived to inspect the town, he thought only to hit a few eateries and call it a day. He didn’t expect serial murders to be on the menu.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you’re looking for a feel-good historical drama about women’s empowerment, this drama should fit the bill.

Content: TV-14

Selena: The Series (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: Iconic Mexican-American performer Selena rises to fame as she and her family make sacrifices in order to achieve their lifelong dreams.

Why You Should Check This Out: It’s a lovely tribute to Selena and pulls back the curtain on Selena and her family and friends. 

This popular series follows the Quintanilla family from the 1960s to the 1990s and is worth watching.

Content: TV-PG

Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madame C.J. Walker (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: An African American washerwoman rises from poverty to build a beauty empire and become the first female self-made millionaire.

Why You Should Check This Out: If you don’t go in expecting historical accuracy, you’ll love this inspirational series. It has an uplifting feel while also being super entertaining. 

Another good reason to watch is that Octavia Spencer is fabulous in the lead role.

Content: TV-MA for language (brief) and one brief explicit scene in episode three. Overall, most episodes feel closer to TV-14. 

A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-2019)

Netflix Synopsis: The extraordinary Baudelaire orphans face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf in their fateful quest to unlock long-held family secrets.

Why You Should Check This Out: Okay, this isn’t exactly a period drama, but the series feels out of time, so I thought I’d include it. Watch this one if you like ironic wit in the style of Pushing Daisies.

Content: TV-PG.

Shadow and Bone (2021)

Netflix Synopsis: Dark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world.

Why You Should Check This Out: Shadow and Bone is a fantasy costume series, but it is significantly influenced by period dramas and looks like one with a Russian style. 

Watch this for the very entertaining Ben Barnes as the Byronic villain. He’s just so good in the role.

Content: TV-14 for language and violence.

The Story of Pearl Girl (2024)

Netflix Synopsis: After narrowly escaping an abusive pearl farm, a young woman with unmatched talent carves out her own fate as treachery meets the world of jewelry.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Story of Pearl Girl is a sweet, escapist period drama from China with a touching message.

Content: TV-14

Stranger Things (2016-)

Netflix Synopsis: When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.

Why You Should Check This Out: Stranger Things is paranormal period fare at its best, starring Winona Ryder. Check out this 1980s drama if you love the supernatural or films like The Goonies!

Content: While rated TV-14 overall, a few gory scenes can make you queasy.

Taj Mahal 1989 (2020)

Netflix Synopsis: In and around Lucknow University in 1989, couples of varying ages explore the politics of love through marriage, budding romances and friendships.

Why You Should Check This Out: The Indian romantic dramedy series has good writing and acting.

Content: TV-MA for brief, strong language.

This Is Us (2016-2022)

Netflix Synopsis: Laughter, tears, hope – and loss. The Pearson family rides out life’s turbulence in this Emmy-winning series starring Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore.  

Why You Should Check This Out: This is Us is one of the best dramas in recent years. It spans generations of storytelling, with some plots set in the past and others in the present day. It’s a beautiful drama full of twists, heartbreak, romance, family drama, and so much more. It is a masterpiece of storytelling and acting.

Content: TV-14 for thematic elements, mild sensuality, and mild language.

Traitors (2019)

Netflix Synopsis: As World War II ends, a young English woman agrees to help an enigmatic American agent root out Russian infiltration of the British government.

Why You Should Check This Out: Spies and Keeley Hawes make a great pair during the post-World War period!

Content: TV-MA for a moderate amount of explicit content and profanity.

Transatlantic (2023)

Netflix Synopsis: In 1940 Marseilles, Americans Mary-Jayne Gold and Varian Fry realize they’ll need to start using unconventional methods to help the city’s refugees.

Why You Should Check This Out: Based on a true story, Transatlantic is an underrated period piece with an Old Hollywood charm.

See our review: Transatlantic Review: The Netflix Period Drama is Full of Old Hollywood Charm

Content: TV-14

The Umbrella Academy (2019-2024)

Netflix Synopsis: Reunited by their father’s death, estranged siblings with extraordinary powers uncover shocking family secrets — and a looming threat to humanity.

Why You Should Check This Out: Look, this is a weird show, so you have to like weird. But it’s super entertaining (minus the final season).

And while this isn’t exactly a period drama, there were undoubtedly traces of it in season one’s alternate history. Moreover, one of the characters can travel in time (he ends up in the 1950s at one point). Season two occurs entirely in the past when the team time travels and gets stuck. 

Content: TV-14.

Under The Queen’s Umbrella (2022)

Netflix Synopsis: A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vide to snatch the throne. 

Why You Should Check This Out: This historical Korean drama is aesthetically gorgeous and addictive!

Content: TV-14

Vikings (2013-2020)

Netflix Synopsis: In this intense historical drama series, a Viking chieftain navigates politics, family, and warfare in the Dark Ages.

Why You Should Check This Out: This epic war drama has action, romance, and a fantastic cast. But it is very graphic, so be aware.

Content: TV-MA for gore, strong violence, nudity, and graphic sexuality (including assault).

Violet Evergarden (2018)

Netflix Synopsis: This story of an emotionally scarred young woman’s personal growth is based on the light novel series by Kana Akatsuki and illustrated by Akiko Takase.

Why You Should Check This Out: This is a well-done anime series – perfect for fans of alternate history dramas. It has some romance, too.

Content: TV-14

War Sailor (2023)

Netflix Synopsis: As WWII breaks out, two childhood friends at sea in the mid-Atlantic descend into a spiral of violence and death when they’re forced to enter the fight.

Why You Should Check This Out: War Sailor is an epic war drama based on a true story. It is the most expensive Norwegian film ever made, and it was transformed into a Netflix miniseries.

Content: TV-MA for violence and language.

When They See Us (2019)

Netflix Synopsis: Nominated for 16 Emmys, this searing drama based on the 1989 Central Park jogger case is “compelling from beginning to end,” wrote the LA Times.

Why You Should Check This Out: Ava DuVernay directs this award-winning historical drama miniseries based on a true story, and it is powerful and emotional.

Content: TV-MA for some violence and language.

Who Rules the World (2022)

Netflix Synopsis: Love blooms between a beloved prince and a fearless princess as they venture through the war-ridden martial arts world in a fight for justice.

Why You Should Check This Out: This Chinese costume drama is full of romance and gorgeous production design. It is perfect for fans of sweet love stories and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Content: TV-PG

The Witcher (2019-)

Netflix Synopsis: A massive hit across the globe, this epic tale of monsters, magic and destiny is “incredibly fun to watch and easy to become immersed in,” says Paste.

Why You Should Check This Out: Watch this epic fantasy series for Henry Cavill.

Content: TV-MA for language, nudity, violence, and graphic sensuality.

Women at War (2022)

Netflix Synopsis: France, 1914. As the German troops advance and men leave for the frontlines, four women must grapple with the devastating consequences of war at home.

Why You Should Check This Out: This French period drama has an excellent female cast and a binge-worthy quality.

Content: TV-MA for violence and a moderate amount of graphic sensuality.

The Wonder Years (2021-2023)

Netflix Synopsis: Inspired by the beloved TV series of the same name, this nostalgic comedy tells the story of a Black teenager’s coming of age in late 1960s Alabama.

Why You Should Check This Out: Don Cheadle narrates this sweet, nostalgic coming-of-age tale that is sure to pull on the heartstrings. The writing is excellent, too.

Content: TV-PG

Word of Honor (2021)

Netflix Synopsis: A disillusioned leader of assassins sets out for the martial arts world, where he encounters a bosom friend and becomes entangled in a conspiracy.

Why You Should Check This Out: The popular Chinese costume drama has amazing choreography and fight scenes.

Content: TV-14

Yanxi Palace: Princess Adventures (2019)

Netflix Synopsis: A determined Qing dynasty princess contends with palace intrigue and a vendetta against her family while navigating the treacherous terrain of romance.

Why You Should Check This Out: This Chinese series contains royal intrigue, romance, gorgeous costumes, and good writing. It’s a must-watch if you enjoy royal period dramas that emphasize romance.

Content: TV-14 (mild).

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BONUS: EVEN MORE PERIOD DRAMAS ON NETFLIX

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Here are some extra period dramas you may want to check out! These are some period dramas I haven’t seen, didn’t love, or don’t know enough about. So, judge for yourself based on your preferences.

• 45 RPM (TV-MA)
• Against the Ice (TV-MA)
• Alexander: The Making of a God
• American Primeval (TV-MA)
• Anatomy of a Scandal (TV-MA)
• Aquarius
• Barbarians (TV-MA)
• Barbarians II (TV-MA)
• Blood Ties (Spanish) (TV-MA)
• Blood, Sex, and Royalty (TV-MA)
• Bolivar (TV-MA)
• Brigands the Quest for Gold (TV-MA)
• Creature (TV-MA)
• Churchill at War (TV-14); docudrama
• The Club (TV-MA)
• Django (TV-MA)
• Eric (TV-MA)
• Freud (TV-MA)
• Golden Kamuy 2 (TV-MA)
• Hache (TV-MA)
• Halston (TV-MA)
• Judge Dee’s Mystery (TV-MA)
• Kingdom: Ashin of the North (TV-MA)
• The Last Czars (TV-MA)
• The Liberator (TV-MA)
• Los Pacientes Del Doctor Garcia (TV-MA)
• Luis Miguel: The Series (TV-MA)
• Norsemen (TV-MA)
• Oktoberfest: Beer & Blood (TV-MA)
• Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist (TV-MA)
• Qin Empire: Alliance (TV-MA)
• Queen Cleopatra (TV-14)
• Rise of Empires: Ottoman (Docudrama) (TV-MA)
• Roman Empire (Docudrama) (TV-MA)
• Senna (TV-MA)
• The Spy (TV-MA)
• The Terror (TV-MA)
• Testament: The Story of Moses (TV-14) (docudrama)
• Troy: Fall of a City (TV-MA)
• Vikings: Valhalla (TV-MA)
• Witcher: Blood Origin (TV-MA)
• You Are My Spring (contemporary series, but it does include period flashbacks) (TV-14)
• Virtuous Business (set in the 90s) (TV-MA)

What period dramas on Netflix will you be binging this weekend? Let us know on social media…

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