Top 10 Underrated Period TV Shows You Should Be Watching

Dive into a world of hidden historical gems! We're exploring period TV shows that deserve more attention, from Regency romance to Cold War sci-fi. These underrated series offer fresh perspectives on different eras, blending historical accuracy with compelling storytelling. Our countdown includes fascinating shows like "Sanditon," "Mary & George," "The Empress," and more! From alternate history to scandalous royal intrigues, these series prove that historical dramas can be both educational and incredibly entertaining.


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[MsMojo]

What's your favorite underrated period drama? Let us know in the comments!

[DianaS]

My Lady Jane was so good! Still mad at Amazon Prime Video for that cancellation.

[hey_its_heather]

My Lady Jane is AMAZING!! I really didn’t know what to expect when I started the show and it very quickly became a favorite of mine. I’m gutted it wasn’t renewed for a second season 😭 I’ve also watched Mary & George and The Empress and the Empress was fantastic (Mary & George was decent but I mostly just liked it for Nicholas Galtizine 😅) . I couldn’t get into For All Mankind but if you’re counting limited series then I would say Masters of the Air should also be on the list since Apple TV+ shows get so little exposure.

[amandad]

I would also like to add this little gem of a show called “The Paradise.” It only had two seasons and it’s on Amazon prime. It is such a hidden treasure and I am surprised more people haven’t watched it!

[janedearest]

The Crimson Field is a criminally underrated TV show. It has terrific writing with well-developed, nuanced characters, set in WWI around the lives of trained and untrained medics near the battlefield. It only ran for a single season but even with just that it did so much. A worthy watch for any period TV show enthusiast.

I love so many of these and am satisfied that they are getting the recognition they deserve! Sanditon, The Artful Dodger, All Creatures, My Lady Jane, and Renegade Nell are all terrific series.

[polinamarchenko]

Entirely agree with your Number 1 - My Lady Jane was refreshingly amazing. Keep re-watching it now and then. And still hoping for Season 2.

[HaleyRadiant]

Forever angry & sad they canceled My Lady Jane! PLEASE WATCH MY LADY JANE, ITS REALLY GOOD! 🙌

[puisquilfautunnom]

I'm watching "Lidia Poet's Law", it's about the first woman lawyer in Italy, at the end of the XIXth century. It's in its 2nd season, it's excellent.

[Amyduckie]

I’d love to see My Lady Jane come back. 😭

[agustinapozzi]

OMG, I love this video!!!! I loved these shows, particularly "Sanditon", "The Empress" "The Artful Dodger" and "My Lady Jane"!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[gonzolux]

We have a big campaign to save My Lady Jane! The second season is written and was in pre-production when it was suddenly cancelled. #savemyladyjane

[BurcuBabal]

"All Creatures: Great & Small" is a wonderful, beautiful series 🤩

[matthewbaduria]

Galavant is the most underrated TV period, it was way ahead of its time. Second is All Creatures Great & Small it's one of my favorite TV shows. Honorable mention Around The World In 80 Days (2021), Poirot.

[spudtrooper]

Renegade Nell was delightful. Too bad they didn't pick up a second season but fortunately they wrapped up the first season well enough you weren't left hanging.

[lionfish]

The Sister Boniface Mysteries is such a cozy delight and completely underrated.

[NataliaRamirez_]

My Lady Jane is one of the best shows ever

[christinemckechnie]

The Artful Dodger is amazing!! So happy it got renewed for a 2nd season

[annmariehicks]

10 Sanditon; 9 Mary & George; 8 The Empress; 7 All Creatures Great and Small; 6 Acapulco; 5 The Artful Dodger; 4 The Terror; 3 For All Mankind; 2 Vikings: Valhalla; 1 My Lady Jane

[trinaq]

It's a shame that any TV show released by Apple TV doesn't get mainstream advertising. I've introduced several pals of mine to Severance and Acapulco, and they seem to enjoy them.

[lucianaps]

I'm obsessed with My Lady Jane! I haven't seen most of the others, but the list is amazing. I'll watch the other series.