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Matthew Goode and Vanessa Kirby in "The Crown."Alex Bailey / Netflix by [Kate Samuelson](https://time.com/author/kate-samuelson/) and [Rachael Bunyan](https://time.com/author/rachael-bunyan/) Updated: Dec 12, 2023 10:54 PM UTCPublished: Feb 16, 2018 7:00 PM UTC Season 3 of the hit Netflix series [_The_ _Crown_](https://time.com/5717556/the-crown-season-3-netflix-review/), starring Oscar winner [Olivia Colman](http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/olivia-colman-the-crown-queen-elizabeth-season-3-1202600405/) as Queen Elizabeth II, is finally upon us. But what to watch in the long off-season before it returns for Season 4? Fortunately, _The Crown_ is just the latest period drama to win over fans, following in the footsteps of past successes including _Victoria_ and _Downton Abbey_. So whether it’s upper-class scandals (hello, _Reign_), royal history _(Wolf_ _Hall_)_,_ a cast with big names (_Gunpowder_) or sexy historical reenactments (_Versailles_) you’re looking to binge-watch, here is a list of TV shows like _The Crown_ that should help fill that empty feeling. ## **_Catherine the Great_** HBO’s new four-part historical drama follows the story of Russia’s longest-reigning female ruler. Starring Helen Mirren as the 18th-century empress, [_Catherine the Great_](https://time.com/5696556/catherine-the-great-history/) gives viewers a glimpse into one of the most famous examples of a woman wielding great power. In the series, Catherine must contend with the personal and political pressures that come with being Russia’s supreme leader. ### **How to watch it:** _Catherine the Great_ is available to stream [on HBO](https://www.hbo.com/catherine-the-great). ## **_Sanditon_** _Sanditon_ is based on Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel, which trades in themes of love, power and betrayal. The eight-part series follows Charlotte Heywood, played by _Reign’s_ Rose Williams, who moves to the seaside village of Sanditon after meeting entrepreneur Tom Parker and his wife. There, Charlotte meets Parker’s younger brother, Sidney. The series follows the ever-changing relationship between Sidney and Charlotte, while Tom Parker tries, in vain, to make Sanditon a successful tourist destination. ### **How to watch it:** _Sanditon_ aired on ITV and is available on Amazon in the U.K. The series is set to become available on [PBS](https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/sanditon/) in January 2020\. ## **_Gentleman Jack_** _Gentleman Jack_ is quite different from what fans of the period drama are accustomed to. The HBO/BBC co-production features Suranne Jones _(Doctor_ Foster) as Anne Lister, an English landowner from Halifax in the 1830s. The historical drama is based on Lister’s diaries, which were mainly written in secret code, documenting her life as a lesbian in a highly conservative and traditional world, as well as her financial concerns and her work improving the estate where she lived. ### **How to watch it:** _Gentleman Jack_ is available to stream on [HBO](https://www.hbo.com/gentleman-jack/season-1). ## **_Elizabeth I_** This two-part series dramatizes the later years of Queen Elizabeth I’s rule over England in the 16th century. Now middle-aged, the Queen, played by consummate veteran Helen Mirren, grapples with the reality that she never produced an heir. The series also follows her relationships with two love interests. Meanwhile, Elizabeth must face treasonous plots against her by her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots. ### **How to watch it:** _Elizabeth I_ is available to watch [on ](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KG2Q11E/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00KG2Q11E&linkId=77fe0ba74a4a49709bbe2c71e0d95144)Amazon. ## _Elizabeth I – The Virgin Queen_ Another take on Elizabeth 1, this four-part miniseries stars Anne-Marie Duff as the enigmatic queen. The program focuses on the monarch’s private life and her public vow of chastity, exploring her terror at the hands of her sister, Mary I, and her great love affair with Robert Dudley, played by [_The Revenant_ ](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AB7GMB2/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01AB7GMB2&linkId=6c5d30be9d39eecc8150883b37f748cf)star Tom Hardy. ### How to watch it: _Elizabeth I – The Virgin Queen_ is available to watch [on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYQBHJ0/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00DYQBHJ0&linkId=eba66e4e7610b1935ebfcb6ccaad3a69). ## _Victoria_ The [British drama _Victoria_](http://time.com/4628353/victoria-tv-show-pbs-masterpiece/) stars Jenna Coleman (of _Doctor Who_ fame) as Queen Victoria, the spirited monarch who ruled England from 1837 to 1901\. Similar to the way the first season of _The Crown_ follows Queen Elizabeth’s early life, _Victoria_ follows the titular queen from her accession to the throne at the tender age of 18 to her courtship and early marriage to her cousin, Prince Albert (Tom Hughes). This entry into the list of TV shows about monarchy, created by writer and journalist Daisy Goodwin, feels more dramatized than _The Crown_, but still draws from real-life events, inspired by Victoria’s diaries. ### How to watch it: Season three of _Victoria_ can be viewed on [PBS’ Masterpiece](http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/victoria/). ## _Downton Abbey_  Maggie Smith, Elizabeth McGovern, Penelope Wilton, Michelle Dockery, Jessica Brown Findlay Laura Carmichael in a scene from 'Downton Abbey.' PBS If you thought _The Crown_ was the most binge-worthy British drama, then you’ve definitely not yet devoured [_Downton Abbey_](http://time.com/4827125/downton-abbey-crawley-family-movie/)_,_ its gossipy, fun-loving cousin. The award-winning series created by Julian Fellowes centers around a wealthy English family and their servants and spans a six-year period, following them through wars, romances, tragedies and plenty of scandals. The stellar cast includes the acclaimed Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Lily James and Dan Stevens. ### How to watch it: _Downton Abbey_ is available to watch on [PBS’ Masterpiece](http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/shows/downton-abbey/). ## _The Tudors_ Showtime’s raunchy series about the reign and marriages of England’s King Henry VIII, played by the Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, divided viewers when it first hit the small screen in 2008\. Some criticized it for containing numerous historical inaccuracies and distorting history for dramatic effect. But the show has been [praised by historians](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/6005582/BBC-period-show-The-Tudors-is-historically-inaccurate-leading-historian-says.html) for having “undoubtedly stimulated interest in British history” with its exciting storylines, glamorous cast and focus on sex, and it ended up running for four seasons. It’s a great option for those looking to time-travel a few centuries before the events of _The Crown._ ### How to watch it: _The Tudors_ is available to stream [on Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/the-tudors). ## _The Royal House of Windsor_ Another show about royals on Netflix, _The Royal House of Windsor_ examines Britain’s ruling Windsor dynasty over the last century and the secrets of its survival. The series — which takes a documentary approach, as opposed to _The Crown_‘s dramatization — begins in 1917, when King George V rebranded the Royal Family’s German surname to the far-more-English-sounding “Windsor,” and it follows the family up to the present day. Each episode focuses on a different member of the royal family or significant moment in royal history. ### How to watch it: The Royal House of Windsor is available to stream [on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80181555). ## _The Royals_ > [](https://twitter.com/TheRoyalsOnE/status/950112921245200385) E!’s scripted series follows a fictionalized, scandal-plagued, wealth-corrupted version of the British royal family, starring Elizabeth Hurley as a highly-watchable Queen of England. TIME [described her character](http://time.com/3739450/review-the-royals-e/) in its 2015 review of the first episode as a “vicious, status-besotted Royal Housewife of London.” Although _The Royals_ is a far sillier and cheaper version of _The Crown_, it’s entertaining nonetheless — albeit for different reasons. ### How to watch it: Season four of _The Royals_ premieres on March 11 [on](http://www.eonline.com/shows/the%5Froyals) [E!](http://www.eonline.com/shows/the%5Froyals). Previous seasons are available to watch [on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00USIH0JI/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00USIH0JI&linkId=7876b79b1719ce113c7ef64b491cb76e). ## _Versailles_ A racy period drama depicting King Louis XIV’s decadent, turbulent reign, _Versailles_ is the most expensive drama series ever produced in France, and it is filmed on location at both the Chateau de Versailles and in Paris. The show, expected to return for a third season, follows the king (played by George Blagden) as he overcomes obstacles, both political and personal. It’s a fun, gripping and _very_ sexy watch, one of the steamier options among shows like _The Crown_ on Netflix. ### How to watch it: _Versailles_ is available to stream [on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80099753). ## _Reign_ A highly fictionalized historical drama, _Reign_ follows Mary, Queen of Scots’ rise to power, starring [_Teen Wolf_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054TK99E/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0054TK99E&linkId=e9f705762cfcf38bd30d8ec0594afdcf)‘s Adelaide Kane in the central role. If an authentic retelling of an important period of history is what you’re looking for, then _Reign_ doesn’t fit the bill. The show has been compared by critics to [_Gossip Girl_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0024ZKCKC/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0024ZKCKC&linkId=6b6dfca1f131e58108679cf694b7dede), only set during the 16th century, as well as criticized for its inaccuracies. ([One critic](http://articles.latimes.com/2013/oct/17/entertainment/la-et-st-reign-review-cw-20131017) even described Kane’s character as a _Princess Diaries_ knockoff). That said, if you’re looking for your next royal-centric guilty pleasure after _The Crown_, then _Reign_ is a strong contender. ### How to watch it: _Reign_ is available to stream [on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70283260). ## _Wolf Hall_  Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell PBS This [epic TV adaptation](http://time.com/3768716/review-wolf-hall-pbs/) of Hilary Mantel’s [_Wolf Hall_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013INMO5Y/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B013INMO5Y&linkId=1a9612e62f4b22affa4b0b4e99d9f283) novels, set in the court of Henry VIII, is a captivating retelling of a familiar story: how the king ditched Catherine of Aragon (and the Catholic Church) to wed and then behead Anne Boleyn. But uniquely, in _Wolf Hall,_ the protagonist is neither the king nor any of his series of queens but Thomas Cromwell (played by Mark Rylance), the lawyer, financial wizard and all-around political fixer Henry relied on to rewrite laws, break church ties and destroy enemies. _Wolf Hall_ is a darkly fascinating watch. Unlike _The Crown_, it’s a miniseries with only six episodes in total. ### How to watch it: _Wolf Hall_ is available to stream [on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80038164). ## _The White Queen_ _The White Queen_ is a historical drama set during the series of bloody English civil wars known as the War of the Roses, half a millennium before the events of _The Crown_. The show focuses on the three different women — Elizabeth Woodville, Margaret Beaufort and Anne Neville — who were vying for the throne at the time. The 10-part series is based on the bestselling novel by Philippa Gregory (author of [_The Other Boleyn Girl_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0743227441/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0743227441&linkId=adeb206a43f71aa92930ad40e53027a6)) and stars the Swedish actor Rebecca Ferguson, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance in 2014. ### How to watch it: _The White Queen_ is available to stream [on Starz](https://www.starz.com/series/thewhitequeen/episodes). ## **_The White Princess_** Following _The White Queen_, Starz’s series _The White Princess_ tells the story of Elizabeth of York, who meets a dashing young King Henry II, played by Jacob Collins-Levy. Their marriage effectively ends the War of the Roses, which featured prominently in _The White Queen_. The series, which features [_Killing Eve_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C2JZRSF/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07C2JZRSF&linkId=4f9dd45c91bbdec2694bc6e237241f22) star Jodie Comer as Elizabeth, is adapted from Philippa Gregory’s best-selling novel of the same name. **How to watch it:** _The White Princess_ is now available on Starz [via ](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XW7HWK2/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B06XW7HWK2&linkId=8180a87538a4c5f439e3abaa1fd6e6d4)Amazon. ## **_The Spanish Princess_** While _The Crown_ focuses on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this series focuses on Spain’s Princess Catherine of Aragon, whose own story is often overshadowed in history by that of her infamous marriage to King Henry VIII. _The Spanish Princess_ continues Starz’s series _The White Queen_ and _The White Princess_ and is set in Tudor Britain. **How to watch it:** _The Spanish Princess_ is now available on Starz [via Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VRW8Y15/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07VRW8Y15&linkId=7d63333df54c4066485b5a1dc2cf89e6). ## _Outlander_  Ed Miller / Sony Pictures Television As [TIME wrote of _Outlander_](http://time.com/3089580/outlander-recap-episode-1/) following the show’s premiere in 2014, if you have a predilection for epic romances and the super-specific sub-genre that is historical time-travel fiction, then you’re likely to find this program a sensory feast. _Outlander_ begins just after World War II and takes place mainly during 18th-century Scotland’s Jacobite uprisings. A supernatural treat, it follows the life of Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), who finds herself spirited from 1945 to 1743 Scotland after coming across a druidic henge while on her second honeymoon. ### How to watch it: _Outlander_ is available to watch on [STARZ On Demand](https://www.starz.com/series/outlander/episodes/21896/details). ## _Gunpowder_  Kit Harington in 'Gunpowder' Robert Viglasky—HBO If, after watching _The Crown_, you’re looking to spend time with rebels instead of royals, the [recent HBO series _Gunpowder_](http://time.com/5068611/gunpowder-true-story-kit-harington/) might be for you. The miniseries shines a light on the events that led to the failed Catholic plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in 1605, led by Guy Fawkes and Robert Catesby. The three-episode series was originally shown on the BBC in the U.K. and aired in the U.S. on HBO from Dec. 18 through 20\. The show, which made headlines for its extreme violence and goriness, was produced by and stars [_Game of Thrones_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HJ84ZK/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007HJ84ZK&linkId=13a6e12d6ed40b35033484483d77a20f)‘ Kit Harington, who is a direct descendant of Catesby through his mother’s side. ### How to watch it: _Gunpowder_ is available to stream [on HBO](https://www.hbo.com/gunpowder/season-1). ## _Call the Midwife_ British import _Call the Midwife_ follows a group of midwives living in London’s East End in the 1950s, working in the newly-formed National Health System (NHS). It’s a subtle show, less melodramatic compared with similarly-positioned British dramas like _The Crown_ and _Downton Abbey._ As TIME explained in its [2012 review](http://entertainment.time.com/2012/11/02/call-the-midwife-is-no-downton-abbey-but-here-are-5-reasons-to-watch-before-sundays-season-finale/) of the program, _Call the Midwife_ is, at heart, a medical show about childbirth. At least a few minutes of every episode feature labor, complete with full-volume shrieking and moaning — so if that kind of thing makes you queasy, then it might not be for you. ### How to watch it: _Call the Midwife_ is available to stream [on PBS](http://www.pbs.org/show/call-midwife/). ## _Mr Selfridge_ The British drama series _Mr Selfridge_ follows the life of the brash American retail magnate Harry Selfridge, who opened the world-famous London department store Selfridges & Co in 1909\. The charming show, which is based on real life events, stars [_Entourage_](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003OWVSFW/ref=as%5Fli%5Fqf%5Fasin%5Fil%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&tag=time037-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B003OWVSFW&linkId=cb385f3c3c3d3f1294b8bdb4c0446cde)‘s Jeremy Piven (who has recently faced [accusations of sexual misconduct](http://time.com/5122036/jeremy-piven-allegations/)) as the titular businessman. The show ran for four seasons and was described in its prime as “sumptuous Sunday evening viewing.” ### How to watch it: _Mr Selfridge_ is available to purchase [on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?id=RuD86kNS6aI&cdid=tvseason-GFInXPCFxtQ3bwCyAG-1Wg&gdid=tvepisode-0vj-6%5FxyoRU). ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/5103330/shows-like-the-crown/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/5103330/shows-like-the-crown/"},"headline":"20 TV Shows to Watch After You've Finished The Crown","datePublished":"2018-02-16T19:00:33.000Z","dateModified":"2023-12-12T22:54:29.000Z","description":"From 'Reign' to 'Call the Midwife,' here's what to watch next","url":"https://time.com/5103330/shows-like-the-crown/","keywords":["Television"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9b890b9df8665516/6988f48c4ee262258d3101c1/thecrown_207_unit_00746_r_crop.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Kate Samuelson","jobTitle":"","url":"https://time.com/author/kate-samuelson/"},{"@type":"Person","name":"Rachael Bunyan","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/rachael-bunyan/"}],"articleSection":"Entertainment","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt9b890b9df8665516/6988f48c4ee262258d3101c1/thecrown_207_unit_00746_r_crop.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Matthew Goode and Vanessa Kirby in \"The Crown.\"","caption":"Matthew Goode and Vanessa Kirby in \"The Crown.\"","creditText":"Alex Bailey / Netflix","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/entertainment/","name":"Entertainment"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/television/","name":"Television"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/5103330/shows-like-the-crown/","name":"20 TV Shows to Watch After You've Finished The Crown"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Catherine the Great - Trailer","description":"Catherine the Great - HBO - Trailer","thumbnailUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/NfLxqfzL/poster.jpg?width=720","uploadDate":"2019-10-21T21:14:36.000Z","contentUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/NfLxqfzL.m3u8","embedUrl":"https://time.com/5103330/shows-like-the-crown/","duration":"PT1M56S","potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","target":"https://time.com/5103330/shows-like-the-crown/?jw_start={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"}}] ```