The Most Controversial Historical Dramas

The 2015 film 'Elizabeth' drew criticism for its portrayal of the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, as being more romantic than historically accurate.

The 2016 series 'Rome' faced criticism for its depiction of the Roman Empire, with some historians arguing that it romanticized and glorified the empire's leaders and conquests.

The 2017 film 'The Darkest Hour' sparked controversy for its portrayal of Winston Churchill's leadership during World War II, with some critics arguing that it oversimplified his role and ignored his flaws.

The 2018 series 'The Great' drew criticism for its comedic and satirical portrayal of Catherine the Great's reign, with some historians arguing that it trivialized her accomplishments and ignored the realities of her rule.

The 2019 film 'Mary Queen of Scots' sparked controversy for its portrayal of the relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I, with some critics arguing that it romanticized their rivalry and ignored historical facts.

The 2020 season of 'The Crown' drew criticism for its portrayal of the British royal family in the 1990s, with some arguing that it was inaccurate and insensitive in its depiction of real-life events and individuals.

The 2021 film 'Spencer' sparked controversy for its portrayal of the relationship between Lady Diana and Prince Charles, with some critics arguing that it was overly sympathetic to Diana and unfair to Charles.

The 2022 series 'The Empress' drew criticism for its portrayal of the life and reign of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, with some historians arguing that it was inaccurate and romanticized her life.

The 1995 film 'Mrs. Brown' sparked debate for its portrayal of the relationship between Queen Victoria and her servant, John Brown, with some critics arguing that it romanticized their relationship and ignored historical facts.

The 2003 film 'Alexander' drew criticism for its portrayal of the relationship between Alexander the Great and his friend, Hephaestion, with some arguing that it implied a romantic relationship between the two men, which is not supported by historical evidence.

The 2007 film 'Elizabeth: The Golden Age' sparked controversy for its portrayal of the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and her advisor, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, with some critics arguing that it romanticized their relationship and ignored historical facts.

The 2012 film 'Lincoln' drew criticism for its portrayal of the relationship between Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, with some arguing that it was inaccurate and unfair to Mary Todd Lincoln.

The 2013 series 'The Virgin Queen' sparked controversy for its portrayal of the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth I, with some critics arguing that it was inaccurate and sensationalized her life.

The 2015 series 'Catherine the Great' drew criticism for its portrayal of the relationship between Catherine the Great and her lover, Grigory Potemkin, with some arguing that it romanticized their relationship and ignored historical facts.

The 2018 film 'Mary Queen of Scots' sparked controversy for its portrayal of the relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I, with some critics arguing that it romanticized their rivalry and ignored historical facts.