Bridgerton has become an obsession for nearly everyone watching the series and it is no surprise because it has romance, drama, and political intrigue all in a beautiful period setting. Netflix’s Bridgerton recently aired its third season and so far fans seem to enjoy it. With the fourth season already renewed the fans just have to wait until it comes out but while you wait here are the best similar shows you should check out after binging Season 3.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a prequel series to the Netflix hit series Bridgerton. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the Netflix series is loosely based on the rise of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in the late 18th century and her epic love story and married life with King George of England. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story stars India Amarteifio in the lead role with Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley, Ruth Gemmell, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel, Arsema Thomas, Sam Clemmett starring in supporting roles.
The Gilded Age (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Gilded Age is a historical drama series created by Julian Fellowes. The HBO series is set during the Gilded Age of 1880s in New York, United States and it follows the story of a young woman Marian Brook as she enters New York City’s social scene. The Gilded Age stars Louisa Jacobson in the lead roles with Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, and Simon Jones starring in supporting roles.
Sanditon (Prime Video Add-On)
Sanditon is a period drama series created by Andrew Davies. Based on an unfinished manuscript by author Jane Austen, the PBS series is set during the Regency Era and it follows the story of Charlotte Heywood as she moves to the quiet fishing town of Sanditon where she meets an ambitious man Sidney who dreams of turning the seaside residence into a luxury resort. Sanditon stars Rose Williams and Theo James in the lead roles with Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Mark Stanley, Alexander Vlahos, Crystal Clarke, Sophie Winkleman, Ruth Kearney, and Anne Reid starring in supporting roles.
Downton Abbey (Prime Video & Peacock)
Downton Abbey is a British historical drama created by Julian Fellowes. Set in the post-Edwardian era, the ITV series follows the story of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants as they go about their daily lives. Downton Abbey stars Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Dan Stevens, Michelle Dockery, Joanne Froggatt, Robert James-Collier, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, and Lesley Nicol starring in supporting roles.
Dickinson (Apple TV+)
Dickinson is a period comedy-drama created by Alena Smith. Loosely inspired by the life of popular poet Emily Dickinson, the Apple TV+ series follows Dickinson from a young age as she explores her artistic expression and sexual identity while dealing with complex family dynamics. Dickinson stars Hailee Steinfeld in the lead role with Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov, Ella Hunt, Jane Krakowski, Toby Huss, Amanda Warren, and Chinaza Uche starring in supporting roles.
Dangerous Liaisons (Rent on Prime Video)
Dangerous Liaisons is a period drama series created by Harriet Warner. Based on a French novel of the same name by author Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, the Starz series follows the origins of the ex-lovers and rivals Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont who use everything in their tool book from seduction to manipulation to exploit others. Dangerous Liaisons stars Nicholas Denton, Alice Englert, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Hilton Pelser, Kosar Ali, Nathanael Saleh, Paloma Faith, and Maria Friedman.
Vanity Fair (Prime Video)
Vanity Fair is a British historical drama miniseries created by Gwyneth Hughes. Based on an 1848 novel of the same name by William Makepeace Thackeray, the ITV series is set against the Napoleonic Wars and it follows the story of poverty-stricken Becky Sharp as she tries to claw her way to the top of British high society. Vanity Fair stars Olivia Cooke in the lead role with Claudia Jessie, Tom Bateman, Johnny Flynn, Charlie Rowe, Simon Russell Beale, Anthony Head, and Martin Clunes starring in supporting roles.
Pride and Prejudice (Hulu & Prime Video Add-On)
Pride and Prejudice is a British romantic drama series created by Andrew Davies. Based on the 1813 classic novel of the same name by author Jane Austen, the BBC1 series follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her sisters as they try to find love in an era where social standing and money matter most in the eyes of the people. Elizabeth meets Mr. Darcy and while at first they don’t see eye to eye eventually they fall in love. Pride and Prejudice stars Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth in the lead roles with Adrian Lukis, Alison Steadman, Benjamin Whitrow, David Bamber, Susannah Harker, and Julia Sawalha starring in supporting roles.
Victoria (Prime Video Add-On)
Victoria is a British historical drama series created by Daisy Goodwin. The ITV series follows the early life of Victoria including her relationship with her husband Prince Albert and her political career from the 1830s to 1850s. Victoria stars Jenna Coleman in the lead role with Tom Hughes, Peter Bowles, Catherine Flemming, Daniela Holtz, Nell Hudson, Ferdinand Kingsley, Tommy Knight, Nigel Lindsay, and Eve Myles starring in supporting roles.
The Pursuit of Love (Prime Video)
The Pursuit of Love is a British romantic drama miniseries created by Emily Mortimer. Based on a 1945 novel of the same name by author Nancy Mitford, the BBC One series follows the story of a young woman named Linda who is obsessed with sex and in pursuit of Mr. Right but it proves to be harder than she thought to find him. The Pursuit of Love stars Lily James in the lead roles with Emily Beecham, Emily Mortimer, Dominic West, Andrew Scott, Shazad Latif, Assaad Bouab, Beattie Edmondson, Dolly Wells, Freddie Fox, and Annabel Mullion starring in supporting roles.