Sometimes you might want to escape from the real and present world and immerse in the past. That can only be possible by reading books or watching historical drama.

Watching historical drama is one of the best options to view the past world. Yes, it is undeniable that shows need to be dramatized in order to entertain the audience. And people just love drama. If you love period drama, Netflix is one of the best platforms to provide you with that. Following are the best historical dramas (webseries) available on Netflix.

Vikings:

Many portions of this webseries were inspired by historical events involving real people. However, other parts are fictional and dramatized for the viewers. This webseries depicts the epic saga of a band of ‘Viking’ brothers of Ragnar along with his family as he became the King of the ‘Viking tribes’. Apart from being a great warrior, he embodies the ‘Norse’ traditions of devotion to several gods. There is an urban legend that his ancestor was Odin, who is believed to be the god of warriors and war. You will get to know a lot about Scandinavian culture from this webseries.

Peaky Blinders:

This can be regarded as one of the best series available on Netflix. Peaky Blinders is set in Birmingham and depicts the time of England just after the First World War got over. This show focuses on some illegal activities of the ‘Irish-Romani’ gangster family known as ‘Shelbys’. Cillian Murphy plays the role of the protagonist. This is one of the best-written webseries you will ever see. Once you start watching initial episodes, you will automatically get engaged.

Call the Midwife:

This is an award-winning webseries. ‘Call the Midwife’ depicts the demanding and unpredictable work of midwives in East London during 1950-1960. You will get to know the socio-political scenario of Europe. This show also focuses on critical issues like disease, poverty, and racism. You just cannot miss this series if you want to explore the European culture of the 1960s.

Bridgerton:

This is a historical comedy-drama. The show is based on the Regency-era in London. Bridgerton is binge-worthy for many reasons. This webseries is truly lavish. From colorful costumes, brilliant houses to amazing palaces, your eyes will be soothed by looking at the set design. This is not a thriller like other historical dramas, Bridgerton focuses on romance, love, and fantasy. The theme of this show is how some ladies go against the flow and prioritize love over status and wealth.

The Queen’s Gambit:

This show is adapted from the novel of the same name written by Walter Tevis. The Queen’s Gambit stars Anya Taylor-Joy in the main role. The story revolves around young Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy. It also depicts the period of 1950-1960, when the society was extremely patriarchal. She fought against all odds to become an elite chess player. Anya Taylor-Joy won the award for best actress in the prestigious Golden Globe award.

So, never miss those brilliant historical shows on Netflix.