- From elaborate costumes to sumptuous storylines (and the strong desire to live in a time other than the present)—there is so much to love about period dramas.
- Used in the context of film and television, an easy definition is that a historical period drama is a work of art set in, or reminiscent of, an earlier time period.
- Also family friendly and faith-based movies, romantic and costume period dramas filmed in England, UK and other countries set in that time period.
- Due to the escapism and aesthetic period dramas offer movie lovers, it’s no wonder this is an incredible genre to explore.
- From elaborate costumes to sumptuous storylines (and the strong desire to live in a time other than the present)—there is so much to love about period dramas.
- Style: period drama, captivating, thrilling, psychological, period piece and suspenseful. Plot: life, couples, love, biopic, based on real people, relationships...
- While generally period dramas are often lax with the authenticity of their historical content, they tend to stay as true to possible as the period they're representing.
- The look of HBO's golden period drama The Gilded Age certainly reflects its nickname, praised for its gorgeous wardrobes and set designs.
- From Queen Charlotte to Peaky Blinders, here are the best TV period dramas that deliver thrills, chills, and lots of romance.
- Full movies and episodes of historical period costume dramas from BBC, PBS Masterpiece, ITV and other places that you can watch for free online.