r/PeriodDramas 3d ago

What are you watching Which period pieces have you been watching?

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Welcome to our weekly Sunday What have you been watching? thread

Have you been watching any...

  • Period Films
  • TV shows
  • Historical Documentaries
  • Plays
  • Period Piece Podcasts
  • Period Piece Trailers or Youtube Videos

This is a place where you can drop in, easily mention what you’ve been watching, and also maybe even discover new recommendations from each other.

The definition of a period piece is any object or work that is set in or strongly reminiscent of an earlier historical period, so many things can be talked about here!

If there is anyone who happened to comment after Sunday in last week’s thread, you can feel free to copy and paste those comments here as well so more people see it.

You are also always welcome to make posts about what you've been watching in addition to leaving comments here!


r/PeriodDramas Feb 09 '26

Discussion Official Discussion Megathread for Wuthering Heights (2026) Spoiler

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Please use this post to discuss the Wuthering Heights (2026) film, releasing worldwide starting February 11, 2026.

No need to use spoiler tags in your comments as the post is marked as a spoiler. Thank you in advance for being mindful of the subreddit rules and keeping discussions civil.


r/PeriodDramas 6h ago

Books 📚 Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell & Maggie Gyllenhaal Set For ‘Dracula’

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r/PeriodDramas 41m ago

Discussion Series similar to sofia coppola vibes

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Please give recommendations i love her aesthetic, i love the guilded age, the great, palm royale, etc. those r probably not sofia coppola vibes, but i love a royalty comedy kind of thing, thanks in advance


r/PeriodDramas 17h ago

Discussion Jeremy Irons

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I am taking advantage of the $.99 a month subscriptions from Prime Day, and I was dying to See Count of Monte Cristo.

The first episode was okay. I was happy to see my old friend Nicholas Farrell (was obsessed with both Chariots of Fire and Jewel in the Crown). But, I was feeling a tiny bit--meh.

Then, Jeremy Irons broke through the wall. He was so amazing. I loved the table manners scene. Shoot, I loved every second of him.

After watching his episode, I Googled his name, Count of Monte Cristo, and "awards." Where are the accolades, man? I haven't been so enamored of him since the 80s when he was the "it" guy in period pieces. <3<3<3<3<3.


r/PeriodDramas 1d ago

Pics & Stills 🏞 Sophia Myles as Isolde in Tristan & Isolde (2006)

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r/PeriodDramas 1d ago

Discussion The Forsyte Saga/The Forsytes - Louisa Byrne

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I’m confused. I just started watching The Forsytes as it came available in our country. The Forsyte Saga 2002 is one of my all time favorite period dramas ever but it’s been years since I l’ve last watched it, might be over 10 years.

The new version has this Louisa Byrne character who is Jolyon Forytes former lover, first love and has his twins. I don’t remember anything like this being part of the 2002 version. I haven’t read the books.

If possible, don’t give any spoilers, I’m only halfway through the second episode. Just curious to know was Louisa part of the 2002 version? Is she in the books? She must be, it’s such a big plot in the series.


r/PeriodDramas 1d ago

News 📰 ‘The Portrait Of A Lady’: PBS Masterpiece, BBC & Fox Adapting Henry James Novel With Ensemble Cast Featuring Nell Tiger Free, Gemma Arterton, Bill Nighy, Jim Sturgess & Miranda Richardson

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r/PeriodDramas 1d ago

Pics & Stills 🏞 Filming ‘The Outsiders’ (1983)

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r/PeriodDramas 21h ago

Recommendations 📺 The Inheritance 1997

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Has anyone seen the inheritance 1997 movie? I saw it on prime and was curious if anyone recommended it.


r/PeriodDramas 18h ago

Recommendations 📺 What other great Animated movies tell stories of real-life historical figures?

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r/PeriodDramas 1d ago

Discussion What’s your favorite TV scene of all time from a period drama?

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r/PeriodDramas 1d ago

Recommendations 📺 1899 worth watching ? Reviews please😬

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1899 series has good IMDb reviews, but before I invest my time, I want the Reddit verdict too. Is it actually worth watching? What’s the plot about (without spoilers), and can someone tell me if the theme of the show is somewhere related to “Dark” on Netflix!!!


r/PeriodDramas 2d ago

Funny 😂 it's as ann as the nose on plain's face

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r/PeriodDramas 2d ago

Trailer 🎬 My Brilliant Career | Official Trailer | Netflix | August 13

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My Brilliant Career

Philippa Northeast stars as Sybylla, a fiercely modern young woman with one burning ambition: to be a writer, even as her family pushes her toward marriage. In this new series adaptation of the classic Australian novel, Sybylla breaks every convention of 1900 Australia as she chases a story that could write her way to independence, until she falls in love. Will she marry, or risk it all for a creative life?

  • My Brilliant Career launches August 13, only on Netflix.

r/PeriodDramas 2d ago

Discussion Obsessed with The Gilded Age!

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I just finished binging The Gilded Age! I don't know why it took me so long to watch it, but I loved each season, excited for Season 4! My favorite character is Agnes Van Rhijn played by the brilliant Christine Baranski. Curious to know everyone's favorite character?


r/PeriodDramas 2d ago

Discussion "The Portrait of a Lady" - what do you think of these original casting choices for the roles of Madame Merle, Gilbert Osmond, Ralph Touchett, Caspar Goodwood and Henrietta Stackpole?

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r/PeriodDramas 2d ago

Recommendations 📺 The Hardacres on BritBox

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I’m giving a shoutout to The Hardacres!I enjoyed season 1 quite a bit - its got a lot of heart. It’s about a working-class family in 1890s Yorkshire that rises from poverty on the fish docks to wealth at a country estate. season 2 came out in May but I haven’t started it yet. I hope season 2 holds up!


r/PeriodDramas 1d ago

Discussion Season 19 Finale, Episode 21 - "Hell of A Woman" No Spoilers

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r/PeriodDramas 2d ago

Recommendations 📺 Belgravia

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I know I’m plenty of years late to the party, but Belgravia is finally available in my country so I started it. I’m on chapter 4 and I’m a bit worried it’s a lot more drama than what I hoped for. I really need some feel good/romance story at the moment so I’m not sure. Will I suffer a lot? And if so, is it worth it?


r/PeriodDramas 3d ago

Other Britbox done lost their damn minds

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I can’t watch season 2 of the Hardacres on prime (in the US) because I have to UPGRADE my Britbox???? The Britbox that’s already an extra thing???? They must not want a season 3 smh

Does anyone know if this is the case if I got Britbox through Roku or something?


r/PeriodDramas 2d ago

Recommendations 📺 What next for me?

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I love romance period stories. Specially love a yearning, jealous slow burn lol I have watched north and south, the other Bennett sister, sandition, poldark. Was thinking of starting Jayne eyre.


r/PeriodDramas 3d ago

Discussion Anyone love this one as much as I do?

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687 Upvotes

One of my absolute favorite period dramas - anyone love this as much as I do or even just have recommendations for similar ones?


r/PeriodDramas 3d ago

Discussion Luna Nera???

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So I'm sick in bed and watching nothing but bad TV. I read the description and decided to give it a shot. It's Italian, set in the 1600s, and it's about witch hunters vs witches.

It was...bad. And not in a "so bad it's good, kind of way," just bad. Bad and confusing. And it ended in a stupid cliffhanger that we're not getting the answer to because it looks like it was canceled.

Anyone else regret seeing this and wish to commiserate?


r/PeriodDramas 2d ago

Trailer 🎬 [SERIES] The Shards | Trailer | FX | August 5, 2026

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Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the story follows 17-year-old Ellis during his final year at the elite Buckley Preparatory School.

Starring Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, Graham Campbell, Hayes Warner, Wes Bentley, and Kaia Gerber.

Based on The Shards by Bret Easton Ellis.