10 Must-Watch Historical Mini-Series Like Outlander
For those moments when you're craving a dash of history with your drama, minus the time-traveling stones of Craigh na Dun.
We've scoured the annals of TV history, navigating through the trenches of forgotten series and the peaks of critically acclaimed ones, to bring you a list of 10 historical mini-series that are so rich in detail and drama, they'll make you feel like you've stepped into a time machine, sans the 18th-century Scottish battles.
In the sprawling sea of television content, where the waves of costume dramas crash against the shores of modern binge-watching culture, a beacon of kilts and time-travel shines bright.
Yes, we're talking about Outlander, the historical drama that has managed to steal more hearts than the Highlanders it portrays.
Let's not kid ourselves, though: even the most die-hard fans need a break from Jamie and Claire's intense eye-gazing sessions every now and then.
Each of these series, handpicked with the precision of a historian and the enthusiasm of a TV addict, unfolds a tapestry of stories that span different eras and continents, offering everything from royal intrigues in gilded palaces to gritty tales of survival in war-torn landscapes, all wrapped up in a package that's sure to satisfy your craving for historical drama while giving Outlander a run for its money in the time-travel-less but equally captivating department.