12 shows to watch if you love 'The Crown'

Kirstie RenaeDec 18, 2020, 03:23 IST

Olivia Colman on "The Crown."Netflix

On "The Crown," Queen Elizabeth II and the rest of the royal family navigate personal and political matters.
"Reign," "Victoria," and "Catherine the Great" also tell stories of historically significant female rulers.
"Gentleman Jack," "The White Queen," and "The Queen's Gambit" are period pieces that feature strong leading characters.

With the recent release of the series' fourth and most popular season, Netflix's scripted period drama "The Crown" continues to capture the attention of audiences around the world.

The show follows the dramatized story of Queen Elizabeth II (Claire Foy and Olivia Colman) throughout the mid to late 1900s, and fans can't get enough of the series' depiction of the personal, political, and romantic struggles that come with royal life.

Read on for a list of shows TV enthusiasts looking for more period dramas and royal-centric series may also enjoy.

"Downton Abbey" is a riveting period drama.

"Downton Abbey" explores class in early-1900s Britain. ITV

"Catherine the Great" is a historical drama focused on a female ruler.

Helen Mirren on "Catherine the Great." Giles Keyte/HBO

Although it's set in a conservative time period, "Gentleman Jack" is a female-focused story.

Suranne Jones on "Gentleman Jack." HBO

"The Royal House of Windsor" takes a documentary approach to tell the story of the royal family.

"The Royal House of Windsor" uses pictures, documents, and personal accounts to tell the story of the royal family. Channel 4

"The Tudors" is a historical-fiction series that turns up the drama on the centuries of leadership that preceded "The Crown."

Natalie Dormer as Anne Boleyn on "The Tudors." Showtime

"The Royals" is a fictional drama that follows a modern-day royal family.

Elizabeth Hurley on "The Royals." Paul Blundell/E! Entertainment

"Versailles" is a steamier period drama.

"Versailles" dramatizes the life of King Louis XIV. Canal +

Although highly fictionalized, "Reign" is a historical drama that centers on Mary, Queen of Scots.

"Reign" ended its four-season run in 2017. The CW

"The White Queen" depicts a saga of English history through the eyes of women.

Rebecca Ferguson on "The White Queen." BBC One

"Victoria" follows the life of another British royal.

Jenna Coleman on "Victoria." ITV

"The Queen's Gambit" is a visually stunning period drama with a strong female lead.

Anya Taylor-Joy on "The Queen's Gambit." Netflix

"The Great" is a comedic drama about the Empress of Russia.

Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning on "The Great." Hulu

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