Historical dramas or periodic drama, there are so many things to love about these shows or series, be it costumes, that period, love, betrayal, battles, power and more. Interesting story lines based on true incidents make them a gem for history lovers. It is also interesting to watch a show that takes us back in time to another time period and sometimes, even another part of the world and their history, culture, way of living. We present you the best historical drama series to watch.
Medici
Mystery ‧ 3 seasons – 8 Episodes
Imdb – 7.9/10
The wealthy Medici family rose to power during great social upheavals throughout medieval Italy. Their contributions to the artistic life of the country is in contrast to their quest for control and the envy of those who wish to depose them.
Why to watch
- Influential Medici family
- The passionate love story between Lorenzo & Lucrezia
- Fatal story of Giuliano and Simonetta
- Political revenge drama
Troy Fall of a City
Romantic Revenge Drama ‧ 1 season – 8 Episodes
Imdb – 3.8/10
An epic story of love and war, intrigue, and betrayal. When Helen and Paris fall in love, they trigger a chain of events that threatens their families and the city of Troy. One of the best historical drama series.
Why to watch
- Fight for love
- Defy the God
- Beautiful Helen
- An epic love story/battle
- Fall of Troy
The Last Kingdom
History Drama ‧ 4 seasons – 37 Episodes
Imdb – 8.4/10
Anglo-Saxons are attacked by Viking forces. Uhtred, born a Saxon but raised by Vikings, finds his loyalties tested as he tries to claim his birthright and help create a new nation.
Why to watch
- Betrayals
- Which side will Uhtred choose?
- Ancestral home of Bebbanburg
Vikings
Action fiction ‧ 6 seasons – 93 Episodes
Imdb – 8.5/10
Ragnar Lothbrok, a legendary Norse hero, is a mere farmer who rises up to become a fearless warrior and commander of the Viking tribes with the support of his equally ferocious family. One of the best historical drama series.
Why to watch
- The brutal and mysterious world of Ragnar Lothbrok
- Relationship between Athelstan and Ragnar
Barbarians
Historical Drama ‧ 1 season – 6 Episodes
Imdb – 7.2/10
During the battle of the Teutoburg forest in 9 AD the fates of three lives are connected to each other when the Germanic tribes attempted to halt the spread of the Roman Empire.
Why to watch
- Spread of the Roman Empire
- If you like the The Last Kingdom
Marco Polo
Drama ‧ 2 seasons – 18 Episodes
Imdb – 8/10
Marco Polo is based on the famed explorer’s adventures in Kublai Khan’s court in 13th Century China, and the dark and tempestuous battle for the expanding Mongol empire. One of the best historical drama series.
Why to Watch
- Mongolian emperor taking over China
- Greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry
- Expansion of Mongol empire
- The great Kublai Khan
- Blue Princess, hundred eyes
Knightfall
Historic Drama ‧ 2 seasons – 18 Episodes
Imdb – 6.8/10
Knightfall goes inside the medieval politics and warfare of the Knights Templar, the most powerful, wealthy and mysterious military order of the Middle Ages. The series goes deep into the clandestine world of this legendary brotherhood of warrior monks to learn who these knights were, how they lived, and what they died believing.
Why to watch
- The rise and fall of Knights Templar
- Best action and fight scenes
- Explore the medieval politics
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