Ben je fan van 'The Pursuit of Love' (2021) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt 10 aanbevelingen die dezelfde mix van romantiek, drama en historische setting bieden. Perfect voor wie meer wil van dit genre!

Downton Abbey (2010)
Beschreibung: A period drama set in early 20th century England, focusing on the lives of both the aristocratic family and their servants, blending romance, social commentary, and historical events.
Fakt: The show was initially intended to end after the third season, but its popularity led to multiple seasons and a feature film.


The Hour (2011)
Beschreibung: A gripping drama set in 1950s London, centered around a BBC newsroom, combining political intrigue, romance, and the challenges of journalism during the Cold War.
Fakt: The show was praised for its sharp writing and stylish depiction of the era, though it was canceled after two seasons.


Call the Midwife (2012)
Beschreibung: A heartfelt drama set in post-war London, focusing on the lives of midwives and nuns in the impoverished East End, blending emotional storytelling with historical and social themes.
Fakt: The show is based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, a real midwife who worked in the 1950s.


The Bletchley Circle (2012)
Beschreibung: A mystery drama about a group of female codebreakers from WWII who reunite to solve crimes in post-war Britain, blending historical context with suspenseful storytelling.
Fakt: The show highlights the often-overlooked contributions of women during the war, particularly in intelligence work.


The Paradise (2012)
Beschreibung: A romantic period drama set in the first department store in 19th-century England, exploring ambition, love, and social dynamics in a rapidly changing world.
Fakt: The series is based on the French novel 'Au Bonheur des Dames' by Émile Zola, though it was adapted to an English setting.


The Durrells (2016)
Beschreibung: A charming and witty family drama set in the 1930s, following an eccentric British family as they relocate to the Greek island of Corfu, filled with humor, heart, and picturesque settings.
Fakt: The series is based on the real-life memoirs of Gerald Durrell, a famous naturalist and conservationist.


Gentleman Jack (2019)
Beschreibung: A bold and unconventional period drama based on the life of Anne Lister, a landowner and diarist in 19th-century Yorkshire, known for her candid accounts of her lesbian relationships.
Fakt: Anne Lister's diaries were written in code and were only deciphered decades after her death, revealing her groundbreaking life.


Lark Rise to Candleford (2008)
Beschreibung: A gentle and nostalgic period drama set in rural 19th-century England, following the lives of two contrasting communities and the bonds between them, filled with warmth and charm.
Fakt: The series is based on a semi-autobiographical trilogy by Flora Thompson, which blends fiction with her own childhood memories.


The Crimson Petal and the White (2011)
Beschreibung: A dark and sensual period drama set in Victorian London, following the rise of a prostitute who becomes entangled in the lives of the wealthy, blending romance and social critique.
Fakt: The miniseries is based on the bestselling novel by Michel Faber, known for its vivid and unflinching portrayal of Victorian society.


Upstairs Downstairs (2010)
Beschreibung: A revival of the classic series, this drama explores the lives of the aristocratic Bellamy family and their servants in early 20th-century London, highlighting class divides and personal struggles.
Fakt: The original 1970s series was one of the most popular British shows of its time, inspiring many other period dramas.
