The Most Underrated Historical Dramas

The Tudors is a historical drama series that focuses on the reign of King Henry VIII and his six wives, including Queen Elizabeth I.

Keira Knightley plays Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, a prominent figure in 18th-century British society known for her fashion sense and political influence.

Versailles is a historical drama series that delves into the lavish and decadent world of the French court during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Carol is set in the 1950s, during the height of the Cold War.

The Great is a historical comedy-drama series that follows the rise of Catherine the Great from a minor princess to the most powerful woman in Russia.

Saoirse Ronan plays Mary, Queen of Scots, who was forced to abdicate her throne and was eventually executed by Queen Elizabeth I.

Medici: Masters of Florence is a historical drama series that follows the rise of the Medici family in 15th-century Florence.

Natalie Portman plays Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the former First Lady of the United States and wife of President John F. Kennedy.

Versailles is a historical drama series that follows the reign of King Louis XIV and the construction of his lavish palace.

Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Solomon Northup, a free Black man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War United States.

The Tudors is a historical drama series that follows the reign of King Henry VIII and his six wives.

Sally Hawkins plays Elisa Esposito, a mute cleaning lady who falls in love with a captive merman.

The Borgias is a historical drama series that follows the rise of the Borgia family in 15th-century Italy.

Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the rock band Queen.

The Crown is a historical drama series that follows the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of England and the events that shaped her life.