Love affairs, court rivalries and lavish settings: Bridgerton has captivated audiences for years. If you have already watched every season, here are five historical series to keep the magic going.
Released in December 2020, Bridgerton took Netflix by storm. Adapted from the novels by Julia Quinn and created by Shonda Rhimes, the series quickly became a global hit, thanks to its sumptuous costumes and sweeping romances. Since then, each new season has only strengthened its success. If you have already watched it all, here are five series in a similar vein to dive into next.
Reign
Aired from 2013 to 2017 on The CW, Reign follows the youth of Mary, Queen of Scots, sent to France to secure an alliance with the heir to the throne, Francis II of France. At court, the future queen discovers a complex world shaped by subtle rivalries.
Caught between her growing feelings for Prince Francis and tensions with Catherine de' Medici, she must navigate a world where every decision can alter her destiny. The series blends romance and political intrigue with a polished aesthetic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EON_CJliASY
Versailles
Broadcast between 2015 and 2018 on Canal+, Versailles charts the rise of Louis XIV and the creation of his iconic palace. Through this grand project, the monarch seeks to assert his authority and control the nobility.
The Palace of Versailles becomes a stage for power plays, where courtiers and conspirators engage in constant rivalry. Between opulence and manipulation, the series reveals the inner workings of absolute power.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du2OaaTjgkw
The White Queen
Premiering in 2013 on BBC One and Starz, The White Queen takes viewers into the heart of the Wars of the Roses. In 1464, Elizabeth Woodville alters history by marrying Edward IV of England.
This unexpected union sparks fierce rivalries among England’s great families. The series explores shifting alliances and political schemes in a tense, gripping atmosphere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydneyl2S30o
Dangerous Liaisons
In 2022, Starz released the first season of Dangerous Liaisons, a bold reinterpretation of the classic novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. The series explores the early lives of the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont.
Set in pre-Revolutionary Paris, the two protagonists strive to carve out their place in a rigid society. Desire, strategy and social ambition shape their rise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVQQrSJaL5U
Belgravia
Released in 2020 on ITV in the UK and on MGM+ in the United States, Belgravia lifts the curtain on London’s aristocracy through the story of the Trenchard family.
It all begins at a lavish ball on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, where a secret romance sets off a chain of consequences. Years later, as Belgravia emerges as a symbol of elegance, the family faces revelations that threaten its reputation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZnK9W_mKK4
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