Best Historical Fiction TV Series

Looking for the best historical fiction TV series? These 72 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 2016 ★ 8.6

Alchemy of Souls 2022 ★ 8.6

Record of Ragnarok 2021 ★ 8.4

Scarlet Heart: Ryeo 2016 ★ 8.5

The Last Kingdom 2015 ★ 8.3

The King: Eternal Monarch 2020 ★ 8.3

Vikings 2013 ★ 8.1

Mr. Sunshine 2018 ★ 8.5

Reign 2013 ★ 8.1

Boardwalk Empire 2010 ★ 8.0

The King's Affection 2021 ★ 8.1

The Knick 2014 ★ 7.9

Under the Queen's Umbrella 2022 ★ 8.2

Ghosts 2019 ★ 7.9

Black Sails 2014 ★ 7.6

Matador 1978 ★ 9.1

The Alienist 2018 ★ 7.5

Versailles 2015 ★ 7.7

Pursuit of Jade 2026 ★ 8.0

Perfect Match 2025 ★ 8.1

Moon River 2025 ★ 8.9

The Double 2024 ★ 8.2

The Legend of the Blue Sea 2016 ★ 7.4

Chinese Paladin 2005 ★ 8.0