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- The Last Kingdom. Alexander Dreymon, Emily Cox, Timothy Innes. 960 votes. The Last Kingdom transports viewers to a time when England was divided into separate kingdoms, with the formidable Vikings threatening to conquer them all.
- Vikings. Katheryn Winnick, Moe Dunford, Josefin Asplund. 766 votes. Vikings chronicles the legendary exploits of Norse hero Ragnar Lothbrok and his descendants as they sail and raid across Europe.
- The Pillars of the Earth. Ian McShane, Matthew Macfadyen, Eddie Redmayne. 230 votes. The Pillars of the Earth is an epic adaptation of Ken Follett's bestselling novel, set in 12th century England.
- The White Queen. Max Irons, James Frain, Rebecca Ferguson. 327 votes. The White Queen is a riveting exploration of the Wars of the Roses, a tumultuous period of English history marked by power struggles between the houses of Lancaster and York.
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- Vikings: Valhalla (2022- ) Available To Stream On Netflix. Vikings: Valhalla is the spinoff of the original Vikings series and remains one of the best medieval TV shows on TV as it released its second season in 2023.
- Quentin Durward (1971) Available To Rent On Amazon Prime Video & Apple TV. Despite its brief seven-episode run and the cinematic limitations as a result of the dated '70s production, this French-German swashbuckling tale is nonetheless a rich and entertaining watch.
- Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016) Not Available To Stream At This Time. While there are quite a few glimpses into the wondrous and often dark events of the Middle Ages in Europe, this South Korean epic from 2015 demonstrates that the East is similarly rife with thrilling tales of heroism and political strife.
- Vikings (2013–2022) Available To Stream On Amazon Prime Video. Some areas of history don't even need to be decorated with many fictional or fantastical elements to be entertaining.
Mar 4, 2024 · A list of TV series that take place in the Middle Ages, from historical dramas to fantasy epics. Find out which shows made the cut and why, from Knightfall to The Winter King.
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- The Legend of El Cid, Amazon Prime Video
- Knightfall, History
- Medici, Rai 1
- Marco Polo, Netflix
- The Pillars of The Earth, Starz
- World Without End, Channel 4
- Isabel, La 1
- The Hollow Crown, BBC Two
- Dark Ages, ITV
- Cadfael, ITV
Starting off in Spain, we begin with The Legend of El Cid, an action drama rooted in history. Follow Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a young page in the court of the future King of León and Castile who has his loyalty called into question when he becomes inadvertently embroiled in a plot to overthrow the King. Consequently, he finds himself torn between two...
The Knights Templar are certainly some of the most famous historical figures to emerge from the Medieval Age. In Knightfallwe follow the last days of this prestigious group of warriors, as a veteran knight rises in the ranks to become the master of the Paris Temple, and with that title, he discovers an alarming secret. In his new duties, Landry de ...
Starting in 1492, Medicifollows Cosimo de Medici as he takes the reins of his family’s banking dynasty following the death of his father. As one of the richest banks in Europe at the time, there is an immediate power vacuum as he transitions into the role, while the hounds come calling looking to bring the family down. Especially since Cosimo harbo...
Another historical figure that left an indelible mark, Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer, and writer who certainly made a name for himself. In this retelling of his life, we take a fictional look at his early years where he finds himself as a guest in the court of Kublai Khan, the Khagan of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Followin...
Based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Ken Follet, The Pillars of The Earthminiseries is based around the construction of a fictional Cathedral during The Anarchy – a very troubled time in English history around the 12th century. Mourning the death of King Henry I, England is in anarchy as heirs battle for the throne and a Bishop tries to leve...
Another masterful tale from author Ken Follet, World Without Endis an 8-episode miniseries based on his novel. It serves as a sequel to The Pillars of The Earth,taking place 140 years after the events that unfolded there. As Edward III leads the country, the Black Death spreads throughout Europe and the Hundred Year’s War begins, we are introduced ...
For those who enjoy a more biographical take on medieval TV shows, there is Isabel– a show focused on the rise of Isabella, Queen of Castile who was also called Isabelle the Catholic. Starting with the end of her marriage and her subsequent journey to the wearer of the Crown, the show is an ode to the passion the Spanish people have for telling the...
William Shakespeare is one of the most celebrated authors in history, and though many think of his works as more modern (if only because of their relevance to this day) the worlds his characters populated were mostly medieval. In The Hollow Crown, a masterful cast of thespians and creators come together to create one of the definitive adaptations o...
At the end of 1999, the world was consumed by the idea of the millennium and the end of the world, and comedy writers at ITV decided to take a comedic look at what the panic may have been like at the previous turn of the millennium. It is the year 999AD and a group of English villagers in Sludgwicke find themselves uncertain about the new coming mi...
Based on The Cadfael Chronicles by Ellis Peters, this adaptation follows Brother Cadfael, a crusader who became a monk, who moonlights investigating mysteries in the small town of Shrewsbury. Cadfael is an endearing show that plays on TV private detectivetropes and draws in the audience with lovable characters. Though he would rather spend his days...
- The Name Of The Rose (TV Series) Umberto Eco’s acclaimed work has previously received a cinematic version starring Sean Connery and Christian Slater.
- The White Queen. The medieval series is a television adaptation of the book by the popular British author Philippa Gregory. The medieval story follows Elizabeth Woodville during the bloody Wars of the Roses.
- The Spanish Princess. The sequel to The White Queen focuses on a female warrior with a historical grip. The medieval series tells the story of the intriguing character of Catherine of Aragon, Henry VIII’s wife, whose refusal to divorce the king, leads to the establishment of the Anglican Church.
- Isabel. The Spanish medievals show tells the story of the one who later became Queen Isabel (Isabella) of Castile’s life from childhood as she struggles for the crown of Castile.
Nov 10, 2023 · The 10 Best Medieval Shows and Movies on Netflix. By Fatima Ali Idrisoglu. Published Nov 10, 2023. These Medieval series on Netflix offer more than traditional knight-and-kingdom tales,...
The 25 best movies and TV shows about the Middle Ages. Updated 2 days ago | By Thomas West. Though films and TV series about the Middle Ages do not always attract the same level of love...
