If you are craving for some retro charm in terms of entertaining content, we know where you could get it!
If you need some escape from the present dark times, we suggest you turn your mind to the cheerful costume period dramas. Period dramas make for an exceptional watch when you are in the mood for romance and thrill. The grandeur of the retro era is a sheer dive into nostalgia and who would want to turn away from that. If you have a flair for period dramas, you should definitely check out the million of options available on the OTT platforms. Here are the best period dramas available on OTT platforms.
The Favourite Could Be Your New Period Drama Favourite
The Favourite is one of the most talked about period drama that made it to the screen with one hell of a star cast. The film is set in the 18th century English court at the time of Queen Anne’s rule. It is a poetic rendition of the power struggles, palace intrigues and romance that brewed in the halls of the royal court. The film dances in between the comedy and thriller genre while giving it an almost dark touch. That being said, the women in the film make for the most delightful watch with Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz taking the lead.
Colette For Some French Flavoured Period Drama
There’s nobody better than Keira Knightley who can rock a period drama. The actor is a veteran when it comes to making period dramas shine and it is just what she does in this film. Colette is based on the life of the French novelist of the titular name with Knightlely playing the lead. The film is set in the 19th century Paris and treads beautifully through the French scene of the era. The costumes, the lighting and everything about the film scream elegance which makes it for a beautiful watch.
Little Women For A Touch Of Classic
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott has been adapted on the screen a few times, but nothing makes for a better watch than the 2019 version directed by Greta Gerwig. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen as the four sisters who play the lead characters from the novel. Watch the film to see how these women chase their dreams in an old America.
