Part of whats great about history in fictional storytelling is the high stakes, cant-make-it-up drama already baked in.
As such, many of the historical dramas that get overshadowed by the more expensive competition are historical thrillers.
Here are eight of the best, ranked.
Troy: Fall of a City (Netflix)
Did the Trojan War actually happen?
Stories full of action and life lessons.
Its a remix of the parts scholars find interesting, and that fans of Greek mytholgy find inspiring.
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Its romantic in the sense of love being used as an excuse for all ill-thought behavior.
As is often the case, our protagonist isnt necessarily the most interesting character.
The first is the War of the Roses dramaThe White Queen.
Together, they create a near-supernatural tension around cursed wombs and a game of musical chairs with royal heirs.
The final entry in this trilogy isThe Spanish Princess.
ButValhalladoes just about all that better than its elder sibling, with the well-oiled adroitness of experience.
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The originalVikingshad no writing staff.
Gunpowder (HBO Max)
Maximilianstone is a bit grim, andGunpowderstone is a bit grimmer.
It takes place during the post-Henry VIII tilt away from Catholicism in England, and toward Protestantism.
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For most of its run, the writing is well above average, sometimes with dialogue bordering on poetic.
Its even got a sense of humor, which not all these series are interested in possessing.
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