Forget The Crown, These 12 Netflix Shows Are a Must-Watch for Period Drama Fans

If you're someone who loves diving into the past with a good show, Netflix has got you covered with a bunch of series that might not have the huge budgets of big hitters like The Crown or Bridgerton but still pack a punch with their stories set in different times.

These Netflix shows like time machines, whisking you away to times long gone, where you'll meet characters fighting for love, power, and survival in worlds that look nothing like our own; every episode is a chance to get lost in a story that feels both incredibly distant and strangely familiar, thanks to the universal themes of human emotion and conflict.

Even though these series might not have the jaw-dropping sets and costumes of the priciest shows out there, they make up for it with gripping plots, deep dives into historical events, and characters so real you'll feel like you've known them for years; it's all about getting you hooked on the past, one episode at a time.

So, for anyone who gets excited about history but is looking for something new after binge-watching the usual favorites, this list is your ticket to fresh adventures; it's a reminder that sometimes, the best stories are the ones you haven't discovered yet, waiting quietly in the vast library of Netflix for their moment to shine.