Genre Historical Drama

Historical drama focuses on stories set in past time periods, often combining character-driven narratives with real or fictionalized historical contexts. These series explore events, cultures, and societies from earlier eras, using setting and detail to shape both plot and character development.

Renewal and cancellation decisions for historical drama shows are often influenced by production scale, audience engagement, and long-term storytelling potential. Many series in this genre require significant investment in costumes, locations, and set design, meaning platforms evaluate whether viewership supports the cost of continued production.

Historical dramas are frequently developed as multi-season narratives, particularly when they follow evolving events or extended character arcs. At the same time, some productions are structured as limited series, focusing on specific historical moments or contained storylines.

The genre often overlaps with romance, drama, and political storytelling, but remains distinct in its emphasis on time period, setting, and historical context.

This page tracks all historical drama TV shows, including their current status (renewed or cancelled) and any confirmed or expected release dates for upcoming seasons.

Years October 19, 2013 -
Network Hallmark Channel
Genre: Historical Drama, Romance

A heartfelt drama following a schoolteacher as she navigates life in the quaint town of Hope Valley.

Years January 24, 2008 -
Network Acorn TV, CBC
Genre: Historical Drama, Mystery


Years December 25, 2020 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Historical Drama


Years March 15, 2026 -
Network BBC One, BritBox
Genre: Historical Drama


Years October 3, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Historical Drama


Years January 15, 2026 -
Network Peacock
Genre: Historical Drama, Thriller


Years February 6, 2026 -
Network FOX Nation
Genre: Historical Drama


Years April 27, 2026 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Historical Drama


Years April 23, 2026 -
Network BBC One, HBO
Genre: Historical Drama


Years August 8, 2025 -
Network Starz
Genre: Drama, Historical Drama, Romance

A historical romance drama serving as a prequel to the Outlander series.

Years March 4, 2026 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Crime, Drama, Historical Drama, Mystery


Years March 18, 2022 -
Network ABC TV, AMC Plus
Genre: Historical Drama


Years October 4, 2025 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Historical Drama


Years October 22, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Historical Drama

A drama following the case of "Il Mostro di Firenze," Italy's first serial killer.

Years July 31, 2024 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama, Historical Drama


Years February 15, 2023 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Comedy, Historical Drama


Years March 18, 2026 -
Network BritBox, ITV
Genre: Historical Drama

A British historical miniseries charting the rise and fall of former royal dresser Jane Andrews.

Years August 9, 2014 -
Network Starz
Genre: Adventure, Historical Drama, Romance, Science Fiction

A nurse in World War II mysteriously goes back in time to Scotland in 1743.