Can’t wait to stream Prime Video’s Bridgerton rival My Lady Jane? Here are 3 more period dramas to watch now – and one has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
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Period dramas are captivating audiences across the globe for their ability to transport us to a different time and place full of romance, glamor and intrigue, withBridgertonbeing Netflix’s most-watched show for a fifth week in a row.
While you may have already distracted yourself with oursix dashing dramas to watch afterBridgertonor been in awe overApple TV Plus’ satirical replacementThe Buccaneers,there’s another period drama that’s set to grace Prime Video that could be a royal rival toBridgerton.
My Lady Janeis set to arrive on one of thebest streaming platformson June 27 and will offer an alternative take on the history of Lady Jane Grey that doesn’t involve her losing her head. This has the potential to end up on ourbest Prime Video showslist for simply breaking the period drama mould.
If you can’t wait forMy Lady Janeto arrive, then here are three period dramas to watch on Prime Video in the meantime, including one that has a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.
The Serpent Queen
The Serpent Queenis a dramatization of the epic story of Italian orphan Catherine de' Medici, who marries Prince Henri of France at just 14-years-old and becomes one of the most powerful rulers in French history. Samantha Morton is divine as the courageous Queen, and manages to bring a unique humor that isn’t usually seen in regular period dramas. Thecritically acclaimed dramais a foul-mouthed fiasco complete with cascading costumes, which is what makes it stand out from the rest. Fans will also be happy to hear there’s a second season on the way.
Vanity Fair
Based on the 1848 novel of the same name by William Makepeace Thackeray,Vanity FairfeaturesHouse of the Dragonstar Olivia Cooke as Becky Sharp, who tries to escape poverty and climb up the ranks of English society after the defeat of Napoleon. To add to the lively and funny adaptation,Vanity Fairfeatures a modern soundtrack that still sticks to its period drama roots.Bridgertonfans will also be happy to see Claudia Jessie, who plays fan-favorite Eloise Bridgerton, in a starring role as Amelia Sedley in this historical spectacle.
War and Peace
This opulent BBC adaptation of the 1869 novelWar and Peaceby Leo Tolstoy has arguably become one of the greatest costume dramas of all time.War and Peacetells the story of Pierre Bezukhov (Paul Dano) and his friend Andrei Bolkonsky (James Norton), who are both in love with the beautiful Natasha Rostova (Lily James) during Russia’s wars with Napoleon. Aside from the jaw-dropping palaces and gorgeous gowns,War and Peaceis a timeless tale about love and hope that is both gut-punching and heartwarming. And to top it off, it features a star-studded cast that you will definitely recognize, including Dano (The Batman),Jessie Buckley(Wicked Little Letters)and Gillian Anderson (The Crown).
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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.
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