The Gilded Age is a period drama series created by Julian Fellowes. The HBO series is set during the Gilded Age in New York City, and it follows Marian Brook, a young woman from rural America, as she enters the rigid social scene of the city and frequently clashes with her neighbors. The Gilded Age stars Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Thomas Cocquerel, Simon Jones, Jack Gilpin, and Cynthia Nixon. So, if you loved the period setting, entertaining story, and compelling characters in The Gilded Age, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Downton Abbey (Prime Video, Peacock, & Britbox)
Downton Abbey is a British historical drama series created by Julian Fellowes. The PBS series is set during the early 20th century in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, and it chronicles the daily lives of the affluent Crawley family and their servants. Downton Abbey stars Hugh Bonneville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Siobhan Finneran, Joanne Froggatt, Phyllis Logan, and Thomas Howes.
Bridgerton (Netflix)
Bridgerton is an alternate history romantic drama series created by Chris Van Dusen. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, the Netflix series is set during an alternate Regency era in London, and it revolves around the Bridgerton siblings as they try to find love during lavish parties hosted by Queen Charlotte. Bridgerton stars Adjoa Andoh, Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, Sabrina Bartlett, Jonathan Bailey, Luke Newton, and Ben Miller.
Belgravia (MGM+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Belgravia is a British historical drama series created by Julian Fellowes. Based on Fellowes’ 2016 novel of the same name, the ITV series is set during the 19th century in London, and it follows the Trenchard family, who unexpectedly find themselves living amongst the upper-class society, which threatens to expose their deeply hidden secrets. Belgravia stars Philip Glenister, Tamsin Greig, Richard Goulding, Emily Reid, Alice Eve, Paul Ritter, Saskia Reeves, Tom Wilkinson, and Ella Purnell.
Sanditon (PBS & Rent on Prime Video)
Sanditon is a British period drama series developed by Andrew Davies. Based on Jane Austen’s unfinished manuscript, the PBS series is set during the Regency era, and it follows Charlotte Heywood, a young and naive woman, as she moves to the seaside town of Sanditon looking for a fresh start. Sanditon stars Rose Williams, Theo James, Anne Reid, Kris Marshall, Jack Fox, Crystal Clarke, Charlotte Spencer, Kate Ashfield, Leo Suter, and Ben Lloyd-Hughes.
Vanity Fair (Prime Video)
Vanity Fair is a period drama miniseries created by Gwyneth Hughes. Based on the 1848 novel by author William Makepeace Thackeray, the ITV series follows Becky Sharp, a beautiful young woman whose only goal in life is to live on her own terms, which is made difficult by her poor financial condition. Vanity Fair stars Olivia Cooke, Claudia Jessie, Tom Bateman, Johnny Flynn, Charlie Rowe, Simon Russell Beale, Anthony Head, Martin Clunes, and Felicity Montagu.
The Buccaneers (Apple TV+)
The Buccaneers is a historical drama series created by Katherine Jakeways. Based on the unfinished novel of the same name by Edith Wharton, the Apple TV+ series is set during the 1870s, and it revolves around five ambitious young American women who are sent to England to find husbands, but their free-spirited nature comes into conflict with rigid English society. The Buccaneers stars Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan, Barney Fishwick, Aubri Ibrag, Guy Remmers, Mia Threapleton, Josie Totah, and Imogen Waterhouse.
Upstairs, Downstairs (Disney+, Britbox, Pluto TV, Tubi, Sling TV, The Roku Channel, & Plex)
Upstairs, Downstairs is a British period drama series created by Heidi Thomas. Based on the 1970s series of the same name, the BBC One series is set during the 1930s, and it revolves around the daily life of Sir Hallam Holland and his wife, Lady Agnes, as they return to Britain. Upstairs, Downstairs stars Eileen Atkins, Claire Foy, Keeley Hawes, Neil Jackson, Art Malik, Jean Marsh, Nico Mirallegro, Anne Reid, and Blake Ritson.
Victoria (PBS & Rent on Prime Video)
Victoria is a British historical drama series created by Daisy Goodwin. The ITV series is set during the 1830s to 1850s, and it chronicles the early life of Queen Victoria from her relationship with her husband, Prince Albert, to her rising political influence. Victoria stars Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, Peter Bowles, Catherine Flemming, Daniela Holtz, Nell Hudson, Ferdinand Kingsley, and Tommy Knight.
The Forsyte Saga (PBS & Rent on Prime Video)
The Forsyte Saga is a British period drama series written by Stephen Mallatratt. Based on John Galsworthy’s novel series of the same name, the ITV series revolves around the story of three generations of the Forsyte family, an upper-middle-class British family. The Forsyte Saga stars Damian Lewis, Rupert Graves, Gina McKee, Corin Redgrave, and Ioan Gruffudd.
Versailles (Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Plex, & Rent on Prime Video)
Versailles is a historical drama series co-created by Simon Mirren and David Wolstencroft. The BBC Two series is set in the late 1660s, and it chronicles the actions of Louis XIV as he builds a palace to stop the warring nobles, but politics, love, and betrayal hinder his plans. Versailles stars George Blagden, Alexander Vlahos, Tygh Runyan, Stuart Bowman, Amira Casar, Evan Williams, Noémie Schmidt, and Anna Brewster.