With Game of Thrones still standing as HBO’s most ever viewed series, and as Bridgerton, Outlander, House of the Dragon, and various fantasy adaptations enjoy sizable audiences of their own, it is clear that audiences enjoy watching historical fiction.
Part of what’s great about history in fictional storytelling is the high stakes, can’t-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.
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