Ben je fan van 'The Great' (2020) en op zoek naar soortgelijke series of films? Dit artikel biedt 10 titels die dezelfde mix van historische satire, scherpe dialogen en meeslepende verhalen bieden. Of je nu houdt van de humoristische kijk op geschiedenis of de complexe personages, hier vind je zeker iets naar je smaak.

The Tudors (2007)
Beschreibung: A dramatic portrayal of Henry VIII's reign, focusing on royal politics, romantic entanglements, and the constant struggle for power within the English court.
Fakt: Despite covering many years of history, the show compressed Henry VIII's timeline and aged the characters very little throughout the series.


The White Queen (2013)
Beschreibung: A historical drama set during the Wars of the Roses, focusing on the women behind the throne and their political maneuvering in a time of civil war.
Fakt: The series was based on Philippa Gregory's historical novels which take creative liberties with actual historical events.


Reign (2013)
Beschreibung: A romantic historical drama following the early life of Mary, Queen of Scots, blending political intrigue with youthful passion and courtly drama.
Fakt: Despite its historical setting, the show incorporated modern music and anachronistic costumes to appeal to younger audiences.


Outlander (2014)
Beschreibung: A sweeping historical romance with political undertones, featuring time travel between 20th century and 18th century Scotland, exploring cultural clashes and personal drama.
Fakt: The series is based on a best-selling book series that combines meticulous historical research with fantasy elements.


Versailles (2015)
Beschreibung: A lavish period drama centered around the opulent court of Louis XIV, filled with political machinations, romantic entanglements, and the decadence of royalty.
Fakt: The series was filmed on location at the actual Palace of Versailles, making it the first TV production allowed to shoot there.


The Favourite (2018)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic historical drama set in the 18th century, focusing on political intrigue, power struggles, and complex female relationships within a royal court.
Fakt: The film used only natural lighting for all scenes, and the script was written in a modern, anachronistic style despite its historical setting.


Victoria (2016)
Beschreibung: A historical drama chronicling the early life and reign of Queen Victoria, showcasing the challenges of a young woman navigating political power and personal relationships.
Fakt: The series filmed many scenes at the actual locations where historical events occurred, including Buckingham Palace's throne room.


The White Princess (2017)
Beschreibung: A continuation of the Wars of the Roses narrative, following the marriage of Elizabeth of York to Henry VII and the political unification of England.
Fakt: This series serves as both a sequel to The White Queen and a prequel to The Spanish Princess in the same historical universe.


Harlots (2017)
Beschreibung: A provocative historical drama exploring the lives of women in 18th century London, featuring strong female characters navigating power dynamics in a patriarchal society.
Fakt: The show was praised for its feminist perspective on history, focusing on marginalized women rather than aristocracy.


The Spanish Princess (2019)
Beschreibung: A historical drama focusing on Catherine of Aragon's early years in England, blending political intrigue with personal drama and cultural clashes.
Fakt: The series features one of the first portrayals of people of color in Tudor England, based on recent historical research about diversity in the period.
