10 Best Romantic Period Dramas of the 2000s to Stream on Prime, Hulu & More
The 2000s were the decade of romance, and this genre explored a huge variety of different settings.
The historical setting was one of the most prominent ones, giving us some of the best movies of this genre.
Period dramas are loved for their visual aesthetic: they're boldly beautiful, full of little details that help to make the picture believably historical despite being completely fictional.
The costumes, the interiors, the customs — all tie the story together and add a certain unique flair to it, allowing the emotions on screen to flow vividly.
The portrayal of Mr. Darcy by Matthew Macfayden in the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice is still a golden standard for showing a man being completely smitten and utterly in love. The gifs of the scenes from this movie still pepper the social networks frequently, adorned with comments with lots of exclamation marks.
And don't forget the star of the 2000s historical romcoms — Keira Knightley, the one who brought a plethora of different characters to life and allowed all these women to shine even in some of the most tragic moments. Her elegance fits the period garments wonderfully and she just feels right at her place.