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5 Best Period Dramas: If you also like watching period dramas, then today we have brought a list of them for you.
12 November, 2025
5 Best Period Dramas: Many stories emerge from the pages of history and appear on the small and big screens. These are those stories in which palace, war, love, power, intrigue and emotions all come together. If you are also looking for such shows which have a grand setting, alpha war, mild thrill and also have great scenes, then these five period dramas are the perfect option for you. The good thing is that all of them are present on JioHotstar.
The Empire
This web show is set in the beginning of the 16th century. In this series, you will get to see everything from costumes to war scenes on a big level. On one side there are echoes of wars, on the other side there are Babar’s challenges, his hopes and compulsions, which this series has presented in a very brilliant manner. You can watch this web series anytime on JioHotstar. In this, stars like Kunal Kapoor, Drishti Dhami, Sahar Bamba, Dino Morea and Shabana Azmi are in lead roles.
The Great
If you want some light entertainment, then this show called The Great is a great option. Its story is based on the time of Russian Empress Catherine the Great (Elle Fanning). The twist is that the story is not presented in historical form, but in drama-comedy. This series has politics, light humor and also the story of a female ruler.
The Gilded Age
If you like the Golden Era, then you must watch this web series set in the 1880s of America. In this, new money-old money, struggle of social classes and everything from grand jewelery to the glitter of the palace will be found. The story of this series is about a girl who comes to New York from the village and gets directly trapped in high society.
Rome
If you want to delve deeper into history, this show is amazing. It is based on Rome’s End of Republic. It shows civil war, power struggle and then the beginning of a new empire. A lot has been shown in this web series through stories. You can also enjoy this while sitting at home.
Gentleman Jack
Finally, a show which is a little different and its name is Gentleman Jack. The story is set in 1830s England, in which a woman lives her life in her own way. She has courage, knows how to do business and lives with dignity. You can watch this show anytime on JioHotstar. Well, once you start watching one of these shows, time traveling is guaranteed.
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