6 Shows to Watch If You're Missing 'Bridgerton'
While audiences everywhere are waiting for Season 3 of Bridgerton, here's a list of similar shows to enjoy in the meantime.
Bridgerton is a real success, ranking as one of the most-watched television shows on Netflix. The series is an adaptation of Julia Quinn's novel series of the same name. In addition to a global streaming platform and best-selling novel series attached to its name, Bridgerton is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, the mind behind several successful shows, such as Scandal and Grey's Anatomy.
Period dramas are gaining more traction in the entertainment industry, with many new productions coming to streaming platforms. If you're missing the romances and fashion of the Regency era, L'OFFICIEL has selected a number of exciting series to assuage the Bridgerton-sized hole in your heart as you wait for the highly anticipated third season.
The Great
This period drama stars Elle Fanning in the lead role as Catherine the Great, the ruler of Russia in the 18th century. Mixing humor, romance, and drama, The Great tells the story from Catherine's humble origins to her claim to the throne, while she plans to kill her husband, Emperor Peter (Nicholas Hoult), and take over as ruler of the country.
Sanditon
The series is inspired by the novel work of Jane Austen. Like Bridgerton, the series is set during the Regency era. When Charlotte Heywood (Rose Williams) moves to the picturesque village of Sanditon in search of a new start, she doesn't expect to find a city full of secrets. It's also there that he meets the charming Sidney Parker (Theo James), whose family is working to transform the city into a tourist destination.
Harlots
This Hulu series features sex workers in 18th-century London, exploring class, sex, and romance through the eyes of several women who work in a brothel. When Margaret's (Samantha Wells) brothel is attacked by another madame, the two confront each other, putting their livelihoods at risk.
Downton Abbey
Before there was the Bridgerton frenzy, people fell in love with the Upstairs, Downstairs-esque plotlines of Downton Abbey. The series follows the Crawley family and their ancestral English estate during the early 20th century. The series spawned six seasons and a film that were successful worldwide and won several awards, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy for Best Miniseries. It is also the most nominated international show in Emmys history.
Belgravia
Like Bridgerton, Belgravia follows the scandal and drama of aristocratic life in Regency-era England. The miniseries delves into the secrets of London's high society when the Trenchard family is invited to the Duchess of Richmond's ball on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo. There, long-buried secrets threaten to emerge, putting their new status in jeopardy.
Outlander
If you enjoyed the steamy romance scenes from Bridgerton, this is the show for you. The series is based on Diana Gabaldon's novel series of the same name and tells the story of Claire (Caitriona Balfe), a WWII nurse who is transported to Scotland in the 18th century. There, she finds love with Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), a Scottish warrior who helps keep her safe.
The Crown
If you enjoy the drama of a royal family, The Crown is the perfect show for you. Based on The Audience a play by showrunner Peter Morgan, The Crown follows the life of Queen Elizabeth II. The show starts when Queen Elizabeth II accepts the throne after her father, King George VI, dies. At the young age of 25, she's thrown into the role of ruling a country. As the show progresses, Morgan takes the audience through the decades of her life and shares all the juicy drama that comes with it.
