1Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)
This mini series is a prequel to Bridgerton, which means it's going to be first on this list.
It follows the early life of Queen Charlotte, acting as a type of origin story. Plus, Lady Danbury and Lady Violet Bridgerton are featured on the series.
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3Great Expectations (2023)
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5Mary Shelley (2017)
Author Mary Shelley was only 18 years old when she wrote the literary classic, Frankenstein. But, how did that novel come to be? Elle Fanning plays the title character in this biopic of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, who met poet Percy Shelley when she was 16. This encounter ultimately led to the creation of her masterpiece.
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6Harlots (2017-2019)
Set in 18th century London, Harlots tells the story of a female brothel owner trying to raise her daughters and give them a better life.
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7Gossip Girl (2007-2012)
Instead of pamphlets being passed around town, Gossip Girl uses text messages, emails, and a website to share all the inside scoop that's happening in the NYC elite.
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8Younger (2015-2021)
If you're already obsessed with Phoebe Dynevor then you're going to love seeing her on Younger. While her character doesn't appear until season 2, the wait will be totally worth it as you'll be so hooked into everything else that happens as soon as you click play.
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9For The People (2018-2019)
Watch Regé-Jean Page's first Shondaland show, For The People, where he plays a prosecutor who doesn't like to mess around. Definitely sounds like a character that we're already obsessed with.
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10The Crown (2016-2023)
While The Crown takes place over 100 years after Bridgerton, take a closer look at some of the sets. You might be surprised to see how similar they are, especially since they shared the same filming locations for some scenes.
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11Little Women (2019)
This is a film taking place in the 1800s about women trying to find love and their own kind of freedom in a society that tries to keep them down. Sound familiar? Well, if you're a huge Eloise fan, then this is the perfect movie for you! Plus, fan faves like Timothée Chalamet and Florence Pugh star in this period piece.
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12Victoria (2016-2019)
Bridgerton might have Queen Charlotte, but get ready to meet the real queen who was running England at the time as she takes the throne.
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13Emily in Paris (2020- )
No, it's not London high society. But Emily in Paris has everything you love from Bridgerton — fashion, drama, and intense love affairs — only in the 21st century.
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14Marie Antoinette (2006)
Take a look at the life of Marie Antoinette as she deals with plenty of scandals, while becoming the queen of France.
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15The Great Gatsby (2013)
If Bridgerton's splendrous balls had you spinning, get ready to see the parties thrown in The Great Gatsby.
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16To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
Who doesn't love the fake romance-turned possible real relationship trope? If that's more of your scene, then you're going to absolutely swoon over this film.
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17Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Elizabeth Bennet meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy, who's hesitant when he starts falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Plus, there's *the* scene with Darcy's hand flex, and why wouldn't you want to relive that?
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18The Great (2020- )
Elle Fanning stars as Catherine the Great, who goes from outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia's history. This satirical dramedy is set in 18th century Russia and has a frenemies trope you won't be able to get enough of.
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19Versailles (2015-2018)
Set in 16th century Versailles, this show follows King Louis XIV's life as his wife, Marie Theresa, tries to win his heart back from his mistress, the English king's sister. The drama!
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20The Gilded Age (2022- )
This show is based on The Gilded Age of the 18th century — aka a period of immense economic change and great conflict between traditions and brand new systems. On the period show, Marian Brook moves from Pennsylvania to NYC and gets immersed in the intense drama between those who favor old ways over new innovations.
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