Netflix’s The Crown is a period drama that has become a global phenomenon — and for a good reason. The story revolves around the rise of Queen Elizabeth II from her early years to her coronation, brimming with political, personal, and romantic struggles.
These kinds of dramas give you a sneak peek at how other countries rule their country and how thrilling and devastating the lives of the genuine people behind the actors are. If you loved the dramatization of the lives of the British Royal Family, you’d love these 5 Netflix series like The Crown!
5 Netflix Series to Binge if You Loved The Crown
Haven’t gotten over Season 5 yet? With “The Crown’s” director, Stephen Daldry, releasing Season 6 in November next year, it’s no wonder that fans are looking for other period dramas to binge-watch. Needing the same laid-back cinematic vibe and scandals between national leaders as “The Crown?” The following series traverse the globe and are just the perfect royal fix you’ll need!
The King’s Speech
The acclaimed 2010 film is about King George VI’s rise to power in 1936 and the voice coach who helped him get over his speech problem. Having won an Oscar and other accolades, “The King’s Speech” is almost like a prequel to The Crown since it shows the story of a young Princess Elizabeth before we get to The Crown season 1. In “The King’s Speech,” Helena Bonham Carter plays the Queen Mother.
The Queen
After the death of Princess Diana, the prime minister and royal family find themselves quietly at odds. “The Crown’s” screenplay writer, Peter Morgan, has also written the screenplay for “The Queen” before writing for Netflix. Helen Mirren won the Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of the monarch. In season 6 of “The Crown”, Imelda Staunton will play Her Majesty. This season will cover the events in “The Queen.”
Victoria
In the drama series, Jenna Coleman plays Queen Victoria, the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Like “The Crown,” the PBS masterpiece delves into the story of a young, barely-prepared Princess Victoria stepping into power surrounded by people doubting she can handle the job. The early years of her majestic 63-year reign unfold as we watch her fruitful yet ill-fated romance with the young Prince Albert (Tom Hughes).
The Tudors
After Anne Boleyn died, King Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers, top) married again in hopes of having a son. At the same time, there were threats to his rule from inside and outside England. According to royal.uk, men like Sir Walter Raleigh, took part in the conquest of the New World during this time, and England became one of the most influential colonial powers in Europe.
Outlander
Photo via the Official Facebook Page of Outlander.
A strange phenomenon sends an English military nurse (Caitriona Balfe) from 1945 to 1743, where she meets the handsome Highland warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). You can count on seeing more beautiful Scottish countryside from “The Crown” in “Outlander.” You might also recognize Tobias Menzies, who plays Prince Philip in season 3 of “The Crown.” He also makes an appearance in this time-traveling drama.