I started the series and finished the first season with a lot of effort. Over two years later, I decided to continue watching the second season, but even in the fifth episode, it feels like nothing is happening. I usually enjoy historical drama series where not much happens hahahaha, but for some reason, I find this one very boring. Note: I've watched Gilmore Girls (from the same creators) about 3 times and really like it. Note 2: My favorite dramas are Downton Abbey, The Gilded Age, and Outlander.

Looking for some cosy/ light period dramas to watch.

I loved :

The Crown The Hardacres Downton Abbey Upstairs Downstairs Gentleman Jack Mrs Harris goes to Paris Wicked little liars Mrs Wilson

Liked: Call the midwife Map and Lucia (2014)

Didn’t like:

Outlander The Durrells (too much of the kids arguing, found it annoying) Victoria (Jenna Coleman)

Ideally, I would like something that has more of a female lead rather than male.

Thank you!

She’s like the smartest person in the room. None of us deserve her. Vote for Anne.

This is wonderful, watched it in a sitting last night
12 x 25 min eps
I've seen a few iterations of this and this is easily the best; imdb reviews say it is very close to the book

Badel is sublime
I've always loved Badel - his voice is haunting
I first noticed him in The Woman in White
Or was it 3 Cases of Murder...

just binge watched the whole season 5 yesterday, curious what everyone thinks!

it was shocking news that the Duke would no longer be apart of the show, but i actually enjoyed this “fresh start”. i loved the duke/scarlet connection for most of the show, but sort of felt like the will they/wont they trope went on for so long i got bored. either way, im loyal enough to the show to keep watching and im glad i did!

This may make me unpopular on here because so many recommend it, but the episode where she buys the house at the beach next to the gentleman’s club drove me straight up a wall! All the women were so loud and bawdy, I hated it! And then throwing the chamber pots-just so rude and not funny. Did anyone else feel this way?

I saw this book listed on a period drama website. I was curious if anyone has read this book and what your thoughts are on it. I saw it was going to be made into a movie. And I recognized the director, Leslye Headland will direct the movie, from The Acolyte. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is a movie being adapted for Netflix by writer and producer Liz Tigelaat.

The ending of s2 is so intense

idk where to post this so I came here lol.

Anyways for anybody who doesn't know, there is a six-part drama series called “Outrageous” that's coming out in the Summer of 2025 based on the lives of the Mitford Sisters and so I was wanted to ask any fans of the sisters out there, what songs would you want in an official soundtrack for this show? could be songs that came out during their time or modern music!

I saw this trend and thought it was pretty funny and thought it would be quite interesting in the context of period dramas. For me, there's Ross Poldark. Yes, he's toxic. Yes, he's a cheater, but hear me out... he's hot 😭. What about you? Yet, at the same time now that I think of it, like 90% of guys are goals in period dramas.

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

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Have you been watching any...

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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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

Does anyone know where the real seaside hotel is and if we can visit it? I would love short stay! One of my favorite dramas ever.

Hey guys! I am new here, can you suggest the best love period drama movies (and series). Also, I would like to know how do you exactly define period drama?

Are there any episodes in Season 2 that aren't basically: Elizabeth has good, pure, noble intentions but with her OP incompetence stats fucks things up, handing another heaping helping of ammo to her cunt MIL. Franz struggles with mixed feelings as he continues to search for his balls. Max chews more scenery and occasionally has fun.

I'm 2 episodes in, bored, & uninterested in more of the same. Should I continue?

Anyone else watch Magnificent Century? It has to be my overall favourite Turkish drama. Kosem was not as good at this one.

I always felt that both Ibrahim and Gulsah were too invested in their "masters". Ibrahim was always trying to manipulate Suleyman in one way or another and Gulsah went as far as to try and kill Hurrem twice for her Sultana Mahidevran.

I felt it just boarded more on some romantic love instead of loyalty for either of them.

I’ve been wondering if there’s any good series (maybe a movie) that is set around 1800-1855?

I really like 1840s period, and would love for it to be historically accurate :)

Can be from any country and any language!

I am straining my brain to remember a series I watched a long time ago. All I can remember is there is a father, mother, daughter and troubled son. The mom does. I can picture the layout of the foyer because that’s almost all they showed! This is a really poor rendition of it, but does it spark anyone’s memory?

I began watching The Empress based on a recommendation on this sub. I was able to view it through my Masterpiece subscription on Amazon Prime and was smack in the middle of episode 2 when without warning the entire series was completely removed from the platform. I'm sure that I don't need to state just how disappointing this is, as I was very much invested and looking forward to moving on to the second season. Now I have no idea where I can finish the series. If anyone happens to know where I can finish watching it I'd be very grateful!

Edit: The series I'm referring to is about Empress Maria Theresa's reign in the 18th century and is in German language. It's not the Netflix series of the same name about Empress Sissi. Sorry for any confusion!