I’m a Huge ‘Bridgerton’ Fan, and These Are the Shows I’m Watching When Season 4 Ends
I can’t resist a period drama.
As someone who writes about television for a living, I’m constantly asked what shows to watch. I always have a few recommendations on hand—and one of them is usually Bridgerton.
Originally premiering on Netflix in 2020, the period piece showcases the love lives of a wealthy family in Regency England. I’ve enjoyed watching each Bridgerton come of age and navigate their search for their forever partner. This season, we get to gawk as Benedict (Luke Thompson) tries to find his happy ending with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha). The final batch of episodes is released on Netflix on Thursday, February 26.
But what are you supposed to do once you inevitably binge the remainder of the season? I was determined to find other TV shows that felt reminiscent of the program I adore so much. And luckily, you can find other great period dramas to sink into while you impatiently wait for whatever comes next for “the Ton.”
Whether it be venturing to Scotland in Outlander or exploring New York high society in The Gilded Age, there’s plenty of romance and drama to explore. Now, I’ll just go plop on my couch and have a watch party. Why don’t you join me?
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Queen Charlotte is one of the beloved characters on Bridgerton, so it only makes sense to see how the royal’s reign came to be! This show portrays Charlotte’s road to love with King George III, and fans won’t be able to help but feel emotional.
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Leonardo
Before Jonathan Bailey portrayed a viscount on Bridgerton, he was busy playing a young Leonardo da Vinci in the youth series Leonardo. While the series primarily focuses on the renaissance man and his friends’ adventures, folks will also see some of da Vinci’s famous works make an appearance here and there.
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The Gilded Age
Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, and more go back to 1880s New York City to star in The Gilded Age. Centered around the socialites living at that time, fans will see how opulent lifestyles and societal changes affect one of the most economically changing times in the United States.
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Outlander
When 20th-century nurse Claire Randall finds herself on a vacation to Scotland, she never expected to travel back in time to one of the most radical eras in history. Between getting caught up in fights for independence and falling in love with Jacobite soldier Jamie Fraser, fans will feel all the things as they watch the couple’s romance get steamier with every season.
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The Buccaneers
What happens when a group of American women look to elevate themselves in high society? Why, they venture off to England and attempt to find wealthy husbands, of course! As they all experience varying forms of love and heartbreak, each one of them fights to discover who they really are in ways they didn’t expect.
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Medici
Inspired by the lives of the famed family from the Italian Renaissance, Medici showcases the inner workings of their political rise to power. Dustin Hoffman portrays the family patriarch and Richard is Madden, one of his sons. Fans will come for the names and stay for the story.
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House of Guinness
While the Guinness brand of beer is well-known worldwide, the name of the beverage was inspired by the family who created it? As fans watch House of Guinness, they’ll get to know the ones who brought Guinness to the world ... along with the struggles they encountered while getting there.
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Downton Abbey
Exploring the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family, Downton Abbey showcases what life was like for the wealthy in the early 20th century. And once you’re done watching the series, you can continue the franchise with the three spinoff movies that followed.
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Reign
While the 16th century saw Queen Elizabeth I rise to power, Reign focuses on the monarch’s cousin’s rise to power. With Adelaine Kane portraying Mary, Queen of Scots, fans can enjoy costumes, romance, and plenty of drama over the course of four seasons.
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Dickinson
In this series, Hailee Steinfeld portrays famed poet Emily Dickinson as she tries to publish what would become some of her most famous literary works. As the writer struggles with making a career for herself, viewers also see her encounter love, heartbreak, and even societal changes that even the titular character can’t ignore.
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