period dramas

A screenshot from Lady Chatterley's Lover featuring Emma Corrin and Matthew Duckett

‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ Delivers Scandalous Period-Piece Drama

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Netflix's recent adaptation of the classic, controversial novel brings its emotional message and subversive story to a new audience.…

January 19, 2023

Lady Whistledown Isn’t the Only High Society Lady You Could Be Watching Right Now

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

What do these seven shows all have in common? If you can't get enough of the hit Netflix series, here are some others that offer drama, romance, a sense of escape and a compelling mix…

February 4, 2021

‘Bridgerton’ Is a Flawed But Intriguing Romance

Aimi Wen, Duke University

The series has a few issues but is still able to balance entertainment and important discussions.…

January 5, 2021

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of Elle Fanning in 'The Great'

‘The Great’ Is a Period Piece That Avoids the Pitfalls of the Genre

Emma T., UC Berkeley

Instead of using historical events as a crutch, the show uses nuanced writing to look at complex female characters and the nature of power.…

July 6, 2020

‘Gran Hotel’ Is the Spanish ‘Downton Abbey,’ and It’s Coming to the U.S.

Maya Butler, Baylor University

Guests can soon check in to a more modern, American production.…

March 8, 2019

The 7 Best Period Dramas on Netflix Right Now

Catherine Gregoire, University of Texas at Austin

Because you can only watch the BBC’s 1995 Colin Firth adaptation of ‘Pride & Prejudice’ so many times.…

February 3, 2018

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