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Historical and Period TV Dramas

This page is under initial construction and contains a list of historical and period television series and movies.  Listed with each series or movie is a brief synopsis and a link to the title either on Wikipedia or IMDb.  Repeat visitors can visit the Update History on the About page to see what was added by date.

Ancient and Roman Era

The general theme of this category concerts the middle ages and the medieval era.  Listed with each series or movie is a brief synopsis and a link to the title either on Wikipedia or IMDb.

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Barbarians (2020-2022+)

This is a German and Latin language series set in 9 AD during the occupation of Germania by the Roman Empire.  Somewhat similar to The Last Kingdom, the primary character was born Germanic and raised as a Roman.

 

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The Centurion (2010)

This average movie is set in year 117 when the Roman Empire was occupying Britannia.  The Roman legion is sent to conquer the Celts in the north.  The Romans are greatly defeated, and the story concerns the survivors.

 

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The Eagle (2011)

This movie is set in year 140 when the Roman Empire was occupying Britannia.  The son of the legion's commander is sent on a mission to find the their missing Roman golden eagle standard in northern lands of the Picts.

 

Medieval Era

The general theme of this category concerts the middle ages and the medieval era.  Listed with each series or movie is a brief synopsis and a link to the title either on Wikipedia or IMDb.

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The Last Kingdom (2015-2023)

This outstanding series is centered on Uhtred of Bebbanburg, who was born a Saxon and taken as a slave by the Danes (Vikings) when he was a boy.  He later returns to the Saxons and repeatedly attempts to claim his family land.

 

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Vikings (2013-2020)

The series initially follows Ragnar Lothbrok, who becomes a Viking king, and then his sons, with raids in England, Francia, and the Mediterranean.  The writing degrades in the latter series, but still overall entertaining.

 

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Maximilian (2017)

The entertaining French and German language series is a loosely based account of Maximilian I and Mary of Burgundy who married in 1477.  There is a pleasing balance of drama, political intrigue, and action.

 

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Vikings: Valhalla (2022-2023+)

The series is a spin off and sequel to Vikings and is set about 100 years later in the 11th century during the era of the decline of the Viking age.  While entertaining, the writing and acting in this series is no where near as good.

 

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Outlaw King (2018)

This entertaining movie is a loosely based account of Scottish king Robert the Bruce (1274-1329), portrayed by Chris Pine, who led a rebellion against the king of England.  It contains an engaging mix of action and drama.

 

Cold War Era

The general theme of this category concerts the middle ages and the medieval era.  Listed with each series or movie is a brief synopsis and a link to the title either on Wikipedia or IMDb.

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The Assets (2014)

The Assets is an entertaining mini-series .  Though produced for American television, almost the entire cast is British portraying Americans.  It dramatizes the story of real life double agent Aldrich Ames.

 

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Deutschland 83/86/89 (2015-2020)

This is a well produced and highly entertaining German language series about a solider from East Germany who is sent to West Germany as an espionage operative.  There are three series which are set in 1983, 1986, and 1989

 

    

  

© Copyright  -  Timothy J. Barron  -  This page was updated April 4, 2023

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