Downton Abbey

12 Shows Like

Missing 'Downton'? We could really use a few similar period dramas right now – From 'The Crown' to 'Call the Midwife,' check out these 12 shows like Downton Abbey. Best served with a cup of tea.

epix

This miniseries is an adaptation of the novel by Julian Fellowes (he mastermind behind Downton Abbey), so it’s filled with similar themes.

BELGRAVIA

1

bbc

When veteran Ross Poldark returns home to England after the American War of Independence, he’s heartbroken to learn that his father is dead & his partner is engaged to his cousin.

POLDARK

2

hulu

In 18th-century London, former sex worker Margaret Wells is determined to secure a better future through her up-and-coming brothel.

HARLOTS

3

netflix

Even if you’re not a royal enthusiast, this Netflix hit series is filled with enough drama and shocking twists to keep you on the edge of your seat.

THE CROWN

4

starz

Follow Claire Randall, a World War II military nurse, as she time travels to the year 1743 in Scotland.

OUTLANDER

5

ITV

Stunning period costumes abound in this British series, which tells the story of Queen Victoria's accession to the British throne at just 18 years old.

VICTORIA

6

BBC one

Full of poignant & heart-wrenching moments, Call the Midwife also offers powerful insight into the daily lives of working-class women during the 1950s & ‘60s.

CALL THE MIDWIFE

7

itv

The Forsyte Saga depicts 3 generations of the Forsytes, an upper-middle-class family, from the 1870s to the 1920s.

THE FORSYTE SAGA

8

itv

Similar to Downton Abbey, The Durrells in Corfu is rife with stunning scenery and family drama.

THE DURRELLS IN CORFU

9

ABC

Set in 1920s Melbourne, the Australian show follows the glamorous detective  Phryne Fisher who remains haunted by the death of her little sister.

MISS FISHER'S
MURDER MYSTERIES

10

bbc one

Based on Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel, this series follows Margaret Hale a middle-class woman from southern England who moves up North after her father leaves the clergy.

NORTH AND SOUTH

11

HBO

Not only does it tackle romance and social divides, but it also highlights the devastating impact of World War I – starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall.

PARADE'S END

12

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