Though HBOâs “The Gilded Age” has often been chided for its so-called low-stakes storytelling, thereâs no denying its addictive blend of drama, period sass, and opulent detail.
As the show heads towards the season 3 finale, here are eight shows you should add to your watchlist.
1. “Downton Abbey”
“The Gilded Age” creator Julian Fellowes also brought PBS audiences “Downton Abbey”, a family saga set in the upstairs and downstairs of a great English estate. Beginning with the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, the series follows the Crawley familyâs efforts to secure their future amid war, dwindling finances, and social change. Maggie Smithâs iconic Dowager Countess delivers barbed one-liners that could rival Christine Baranskiâs Agnes van Rhijn. Stream it on Peacock, Prime Video, and BritBox.
2. “Bridgerton”
Shonda Rhimesâ vibrant Netflix hit adapts Julia Quinnâs Regency-era novels with a heavy dose of romance, scandal, and style. Featuring a rotating ensemble â including Nicola Coughlan, Jonathan Bailey, and the voice of Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown â the series turns historical drama into pure escapism. Once youâre hooked, check out the prequel spinoff “Queen Charlotte”, also on Netflix.
3. “Howardâs End”
This miniseries adaptation of E.M. Forsterâs classic novel explores class, culture, and romance in Edwardian England. Hayley Atwell stars as Helen Schlegel, whose engagement to a wealthy heir entangles her in the conservative Wilcox family and the struggles of the working-class Basts. Stream it on Starz, The Roku Channel, and Prime Video.
4. “Gentleman Jack”
Based on the real-life diaries of Anne Lister, “Gentleman Jack” follows Suranne Jones as the bold, business-savvy landowner navigating love and industry in the 1830s. Sophie Rundle co-stars as her love interest, Ann Walker. With sharp writing and historical detail, itâs a refreshing queer period drama. Watch on Max or Prime Video.
5. “Call the Midwife”
“Call the Midwife” follows nurse Jenny Lee and her fellow midwives in 1957 as they work alongside nuns to provide healthcare to one of the cityâs poorest neighborhoods. The show blends heartfelt storytelling with frank discussions about womenâs health. Stream on Netflix and PBS, or purchase on Prime Video.
6. “The Crown”
“The Crown” famously pulls back the curtain on the British royal family, from the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, to the tragis death of Princess Diana to Prince William meeting Kate Middleton. With standout performances by Claire Foy, Vanessa Kirby, and Olivia Colman, itâs a masterclass in regal drama and historical intrigue. All seasons are available to stream on Netflix.
7. “1883”
The prequel to “Yellowstone”, Taylor Sheridanâs “1883” follows the Dutton familyâs dangerous covered-wagon trek to Montana. Starring Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and Sam Elliott, the series offers grit, emotion, and sweeping Western landscapes. Stream the entire series on Paramount+.
8. “Outlander”
Based on Diana Gabaldonâs novels, the Starz hit “Outlander” blends factual historical events with romance and a time travel twist. The series stars Caitriona Balfe as Claire Randall, a WWII nurse who travels back to 18th-century Scotland, where she falls for Highland warrior Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan). The new prequel, “Blood of My Blood,” can also be streamed on Starz.
If “The Gilded Age” keeps you hooked on lavish costumes, social politics, and romance, these eight series promise to keep you entertained until season 4 returns fans to New York high society.
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