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20 Captivating Period Piece TV Shows

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I have eclectic tastes, and period shows are included in that. This is a list of period shows I've enjoyed and can recommend watching. Most are period dramas, some have humor, many have romance. (I love a good romance!) I also tend to watch well-done...
 
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It's probably the Holy Grail of period romance. It has a feel good plot line, with loveable characters, real problems, and witty banter.
Downton Abbey TV Shows & Collections - Walmart
 
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If you're into Regency romance, this is a great spin, reimagined by the creator of Grey's Anatomy.
Bridgerton - Walmart
 
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I know there's been updated movies but this my favorite version.
Pride and Prejudice (Blu-ray + DVD), BBC Warner, Drama - Walmart
 
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Super sexy, deadly, and court intrigue. This show follows the life and wives of King Henry the 8th.
The Tudors Complete Seasons 1-4, 11-Disc Blu-Ray Box Set, Reg.A ...
 
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Absolute bloody goodness. Lagertha is my girl! This is a Viking Saga that follows Ragnar and his family.
Vikings Series - Walmart
 
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The Crown, dramatizes the life of Queen Elizabeth II and her family. My favorite is the first two seasons.
The Crown: King Box Set - Complete Season 1-6 TV Series DVD
 
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A pioneering drama following the Dutton Family in this emotional Yellowstone prequel.
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Another spot in time for the Dutton Family.
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I really wish this show was more than 2 seasons.
Marco Polo Series D V D - Walmart.com
 
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Loved this series. So funny, and the first episode truly hooks you.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Complete Series Seasons 1-5 (DVD)
 
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I enjoyed this TV show about Queen Victoria. I thought Jenna Coleman did a stand-out job.
Victoria: The Complete Seasons 1, 2 & 3 (DVD), PBS (Direct), Drama
 
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A keeps you on your toes spy drama with bits of romance sprinkled in.
Turn: Washington's Spies - Target
 
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I love the mental health rep in this love story, set in Regency times.
Queen Charlotte A Bridgerton Story (Season 1) D V D - Walmart.com
 
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A twisty, turny, Rome filled with motives, sex and blood.
Rome: The Complete Series (Blu-ray) - Walmart.com
 
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I enjoyed following the titular character Beth on her journey through struggle and success.
The Queen's Gambit Series D V D - Walmart.com
 
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Versailles follows King Louis XIV in his court and personal life.
Versailles: Season One (DVD) - Walmart.com
 
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I loved this! It's about the first African American millionair, C.J. Walker, and an excellent family drama.
Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (Season 1) TV Series DV D
 
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I wish this show had been renewed. This was a wonderful Sapphic love story set in Industrial times, England.
Gentleman Jack: Season 1 (DVD), Hbo Archives, Drama - Walmart
 
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There is an element of fantasy, a kidnapped time traveling doctor that ends up in Goryeo period Korea, and falls in love with the royal guard who kidnapped her. I personally loved it.
The Great Doctor - Korean TV Drama Boxset (DVD) - Walmart.com
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This is definitely more of a rom-com in a historical setting. The prince is a romance novelist, and the female lead landed a role in the palace as a historian, where they interact. Great laughs and great chemistry!
Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung (DVD) - Walmart.com