Ben je fan van 'Die Kennedys' (2011) en op zoek naar soortgelijke series of films? Dit artikel biedt 10 boeiende opties die dezelfde historische diepgang, drama en politieke intrige bieden. Of je nu geïnteresseerd bent in macht, familiebanden of historische gebeurtenissen, deze lijst heeft iets voor jou.

The West Wing (1999)
Beschreibung: Offers an inside look at the workings of political power, focusing on the personal and professional lives of those in high office.
Fakt: The show was praised for its fast-paced walk-and-talk dialogue scenes, which became one of its trademarks.


Rome (2005)
Beschreibung: A gritty portrayal of political intrigue and personal ambition in one of history's most powerful empires.
Fakt: The series was one of the most expensive television productions at the time, with elaborate sets and costumes.


The Tudors (2007)
Beschreibung: A lavish historical drama that portrays the intrigue, power struggles, and personal dramas of a ruling family.
Fakt: Despite its historical setting, the show took several creative liberties with the timeline and events for dramatic effect.


Mad Men (2007)
Beschreibung: Explores the complexities of power, ambition, and personal struggles within a high-stakes professional environment, set against a meticulously recreated historical backdrop.
Fakt: The show's attention to period detail included using authentic 1960s props and costumes, and it won 16 Emmy Awards during its run.


Boardwalk Empire (2010)
Beschreibung: A period drama that examines the intersection of crime, politics, and power during a transformative era in American history.
Fakt: The series was noted for its historical accuracy, including the use of real-life figures from the Prohibition era.


The Borgias (2011)
Beschreibung: Chronicles the rise and fall of a notorious family, blending historical events with dramatic storytelling about power and corruption.
Fakt: The show was filmed in Hungary, with many scenes shot in actual historical locations.


House of Cards (2013)
Beschreibung: Delves into the ruthless world of political maneuvering and the personal costs of ambition, featuring a morally ambiguous protagonist.
Fakt: It was the first original online-only web television series to receive major Emmy nominations.


The Newsroom (2012)
Beschreibung: Examines the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by those in positions of influence within the media industry.
Fakt: The series often incorporated real-life news events into its storyline, sometimes within weeks of them happening.


Masters of Sex (2013)
Beschreibung: Focuses on groundbreaking research and the personal dynamics between its leads, set against the backdrop of mid-20th century societal norms.
Fakt: The series is based on the biography of real-life pioneers in human sexuality research.


The Americans (2013)
Beschreibung: A tense drama that explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the personal toll of living a double life, set during the Cold War.
Fakt: The show's creators consulted former KGB agents to ensure the authenticity of the spycraft depicted.
