7 Remarkable Historical Shows To Binge While Waiting For The Gilded Age S3

The latest trend in the world of television seems to be historical dramas. Well, what's not to like? The intricate and scandalous plots, the amazing costumes, the out-of-this-world dialogue and the overall captivating atmosphere of “another world.”

Iconic shows like Bridgerton and The Gilded Age have turned viewers around the world into obsessed fans of period dramas. And now we have to wait in anticipation for the next seasons of both shows.

To ease the pain of waiting, we suggest you try these seven brilliant shows from different eras. And who knows, maybe you'll find another favorite among them.

1. Doctor Thorne (2016)

If your favorite character from The Gilded Age is the charming Larry Russel, played by Harry Richardson, then you'll be happy to check out this period drama because he plays the male lead in Doctor Thorne. Just so you don't get confused, he's not the doctor, but the young man Thorne's niece Mary has fallen in love with.

However, their love story is threatened by their financial status. Mary is poor, and the only thing that can save Richardson's Frank Gresham from bankruptcy is a marriage of convenience. How will the young lovers cope with all their problems?

2. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

If you are a fan of Bridgerton and still haven't watched this show, then you have to do it right now. The show is a spinoff miniseries to Bridgerton that is focusing on the story of young Charlotte before she became a queen.

The girl was forced to move to London and marry King George, only to realize how difficult every aspect of her new life would be. starting out with the king’s mental health problems and ending with all the royal shenanigans that will turn the queen into who we know.

“It has the best writing, the best production, the best acting and the most compelling romance of any Bridgerton story thus far imo. I do have some complaints (mainly about Lady Danbury’s story) but overall, I actually think the writers from the main series should be taking notes,” Redditor Gwen83 said.

3. The Buccaneers ( 1995)

If you've already seen the new version of The Buccaneers TV show, it will be interesting to watch this one to compare them, and if you haven't, starting with the earlier version will simply be a wise choice.

The premise of the shows is similar: several "new money" American girls travel to England to find husbands. In a short time, they all succeed in their mission and get married to upper-class Englishmen, and the youngest girl, Nan, even lands a duke.

Unfortunately, the girls soon realize that the picture of a perfect life they once had is far from the reality they find themselves in.

4. Poldark (2015-2019)

Another show for Harry Richardson fans, although he is not the main character and only appears in seasons 3-5. Still, the show is an absolute must watch for many other reasons, like the main story, which is about Aidan Turner’s Ross Poldark, the captain, who returns to England after fighting in the American Revolution.

The thing is that his whole family is dead, the love of his life is engaged to another man, and the property he was supposed to inherit is gone. So he has to build a new life from scratch and find a reason to live. And his journey is simply amazing.

5. The Empress (2022)

The relatively new show focuses on the love story between 16-year-old Elisabeth of Wittelsbach, Princess of Bavaria, and Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary. The Emperor is planning to marry her sister, but all plans become complicated when Elisabeth enters the picture.

The story is about a forbidden and complicated love and it also revolves around all the scandalous royal intrigues and stuff. Definitely a must see for those who missed the real action.

6. Borgia (2011-2014)

The show revolves around one of the most cruel families of the 15th century and their journey to the top. The drama takes place when Pope Innocent VIII is on his deathbed and the vice-chancellor of the Roman Church, Rodrigo Borgia, is paving his way to the throne.

“The series is faithful to history in the sequence of events. Much is of course recreated owing to the destruction of records and images. However, what details survive is portrayed vividly while what was re-created is plausible. Most of the actors resemble their real-life counterparts with the exceptions of Rodrigo and Giulia,” Redditor DevilsTurkeyBaster said.

7. Brideshead Revisited (1981)

The show focuses on Charles Ryder and Sebastian Flyte, who meet in Oxford. The former has no family and no money, and the Flytes are wealthy English Catholics who live in a palatial mansion called Brideshead Castle. The unlikely friendship blossoms and changes both their lives.