Here is a list of 12 tv shows like The Tudors. The series tells the story of King Henry the Eight (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), during the sixteenth century – focusing on his relationship with his Chief Minister Cardinal Wolsey, his newfound romance with Anne Boleyn, and his urge to cancel his marriage to Catherine of Aragon in order to secure his dynasty.
The series is an outstanding historical drama from top to bottom. The period sets, costumes, and visuals are brilliant, add to this – an amazing cast, and you get a real treasure for this genre lovers. If you are looking for similar series like The Tudors, we curated a list of the best six series streaming services have to offer.
1. The Borgias (2011)
The medieval series covers the story of the Italian Borgias family, during the 16th century – on their violent and corrupted ways towards power and dominance as part of the pope dynasty and opposing Italian cardinals.
This hit series is like The Tudors a magnificent production. The scenery and cast, the costumes and atmosphere – you can not stop watching it. The Borgias is one of those series you go back and watch, over and over again.
2. World Without End (2012)
During the 14th century, the day after Halloween, four children, three boys, and a girl, slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge, they are running to the woods where they see two men killed. Ten years later as adults, these four people will still live under the influence of that night in the forest, their lives will be braided together by ambition, love, greed, and revenge.
Based on a novel by Ken Follett, this is a thriller you can not stop watching – with twisting plots, a charismatic cast, and amazing visual effects.
3. Camelot (2011)
King Uther’s sudden death, lives the country in chaos. A new king (Jamie Campbell Bower) by birthright is now presented. He is King Arthur, Uther’s unknown son, and heir who has been raised as a commoner. The entanglement begins when Arthurs’s half-sister Morgan (Eva Green) challenges him.
With stunning costumes and set designs, this series will throw you back in history. The clever dialogues, amazing cast, and action scenes promise great pleasure not only for Historical drama genre lovers.
4. Medici – Masters Of Florence (2016)
Cosimo de Medici finds himself, at the helm of his supremely wealthy, banking dynasty family in Florence in the early 15th century. When his father, Giovanni dies suddenly, Cosimo and his brother must unearth his killer to protect the wealth and power of their family.
A must-see series for history-drama lovers.
5. The Crown (2016)
The Netflix series The Crown follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II in the United Kingdom. The plot of the first season takes place from 1947 with the marriage of the Queen to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh until the end of the engagement of her sister Princess Margaret to Peter Townsend in 1955. The plot of the second season takes place from the Suez crisis in 1956 to the retirement of Prime Minister Harold McMillan following the scandal of the Profumo affair. The plot of the third season takes place from 1964 to 1977 and begins with the election of Harold Wilson as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and ends with the celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the reign of Elizabeth
Deep inside the ivory tower of the cold and alienated Buckingham Palace, Netflix’s “The Crown” has found a host of fantastic characters and stories of small and sad losses in the mirror of history. The exceptional performance of her actors and her breathtaking photography, make her a rare work in its quality
The Netflix show portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II, from her wedding in 1947 to Duke of Edinburgh until our time. It is based on Peter Morgan’s award-winning play The Audience, this Golden globe award winner series is so well crafted – it swept millions around the world – not just royal family and history fans.
6. Victoria (2016)
A British drama series that follows Queen Victoria in her youth, from her strive of gaining power and her marriage to her cousin Prince Albert. This award-winner period drama series is very similar to The Crown. It takes us back in history, with amazing costumes and sets. It is a series for royal family lovers but also for romantic drama fans.
7. Reign (2013)
This series chronicles the life of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her rise to power in the French court during the late-sixteenth century.
Full of romance, this period drama will take you back to the 16th century, it is the ultimate escapism. If you like The Crown’s witty dialogues and original costumes, jewelry, and styling, then this is the show for you.
8. The Great (2020)
The series portrays Catherine The Great’s early life and marriage during the 18th century in Russia. The Great is taking the satirical point of view of royal life. It is funny and smart. It is a real period drama hidden gem, with an outstanding performance by Elle Fanning.
9. The Hollow Crown (2012)
This series is an adaption to William Shakespeare’s play the Henriad Tetralogy. Among others, the first season follows the events of Richard the Second and Henry the fourth.
This series is a real state-of-the-art one, with beautiful photography and an amazing, strong cast.
10. Ekaterina (2014)
Ekaterina chronicles the fate of German princess Sophie August, on her journey from a dynasty of Prussian kings to her transformation to the empress of Russia and becoming Catherine the Great.
This series looks so authentic, with beautiful costumes, amazing interior designs, and styling. It is well-filmed and gives you a glimpse and feel of Russia during the 18th century.
11. Bridgerton (2020)
The show follows Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton British family as she makes her debut in London’s competitive marriage market. Things get complicated when she meets the Duke of hastings – an eternal bachelor.
Based on the books by Julia Quinn, this hit series from Netflix swept millions of viewers around the world. It shares similar elements to The Crown. It is fun, steamy, and romantic at the same time. Absolute bliss for binge-watching.
