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• Versailles - Explores the extravagance of the French court during King Louis XIV's reign.
• Marie Antoinette - A stylized portrayal of the life of the French queen during the lavish era of monarchy.
• The Tudors - A dramatization of the reign of King Henry VIII and the opulence of Tudor court.
• Medici: Masters of Florence - A historical drama that focuses on the powerful Medici family and their influence in Renaissance Florence.
• The Other Boleyn Girl - Centers on the intrigue and politics of the English royal court during Henry VIII's time.
• The Favourite - A darkly comedic take on the power struggles within the court of Queen Anne.
• The Queen's Gambit - While not a historical drama, it captures the complexities of a young prodigy navigating through a competitive world.
• The Borgias - Focuses on the infamous Borgia family during the Renaissance, filled with intrigue and ambition.
• Catherine the Great - A biographical drama about the powerful Russian empress and her reign.
• Elisabeth - Explores the life and reign of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, filled with passion and tragedy.
• The Witcher - Involves court intrigue, power struggles, and a richly developed fantasy world.
• Victoria - The story of Queen Victoria's early life, her reign, and her evolving marriage.
• The White Queen - Set during the Wars of the Roses, it tells a tale of power, intrigue, and romance.
• Rome - A historical drama that depicts the political machinations of ancient Rome.
• Downton Abbey - Focuses on the lives of an aristocratic family and their servants in the early 20th century.
• The Last Kingdom - A historical series rich with battles and political dynamics in 9th century England.
• Knightfall - Tells the story of the Knights Templar and the power struggles of medieval Europe.
• Pillars of the Earth - A historical miniseries revolving around the building of a cathedral in 12th century England.
• North and South - A romantic saga set against the backdrop of industrial revolution-era Britain.
• The Crown - A biographical story about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with a focus on power and politics.
• Wolf Hall - Depicts the rise of Thomas Cromwell in the court of Henry VIII, rich in political maneuvering.
• Harlots - A look at 18th century London through the lens of courtesans and their power struggles.
• The Serpent Queen - A series about Catherine de Medici, showcasing her rise to power in the French court.
• The Spanish Princess - Follows the story of Catherine of Aragon, marrying into the English royal family.
• The Last Kingdom - Set during the Viking Age; encompasses conflict and feudal power dynamics.
• The New Pope - A drama exploring the dynamics of power within the Catholic Church.
• Troy: Fall of a City - A retelling of the Trojan War with themes of love, betrayal, and power.
• Battlestar Galactica - While mainly a sci-fi show, it features political intrigue and the struggle for power.
• Bates Motel - A psychological thriller exploring complex relationships and personal intrigue.
• The Chosen - Tells the story of Jesus and his followers, with deep personal and societal conflicts.
• Godless - A western with a strong matriarchal theme, involving power struggles in a lawless town.
• Peaky Blinders - A gripping drama set in post-WWI England about a fierce crime family and their power plays.
• The Americans - A Cold War espionage thriller featuring themes of loyalty and political intrigue.
• The Last Duel - Involves a historical conflict and themes of honor, betrayal, and justice.
• The Man in the High Castle - Explores alternate history with a rich tapestry of power dynamics.
• a|b|c - Explores political dynamics in the context of artistic pursuits.
• Boardwalk Empire - Set during the Prohibition era, filled with power struggles and organized crime.
• Succession - A modern tale of wealth and power struggles within a dysfunctional family.
• Belgravia - A period drama that deals with secrets and social class in the 19th century.
• Gentleman Jack - Tells the story of 19th-century landowner Anne Lister and her unconventional life.