11 Best Streaming Services for Period Dramas

Every streaming service has its fair share of period dramas. It's a staple genre of TV after all, just as in demand as any mystery or romcom series. And every now and then, you'll have shows like Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, and The Crown emerge and captivate an entire legion of viewers, even (or especially) the non-history fans. 

To be sure, you won't have trouble finding one to love wherever you're subscribed to. But if you're looking for the best services to watch period dramas on, we got you covered. Below, we list the streaming services with either the most number of period dramas or the most well-received ones. Starz surely leads in this regard, but Netflix, Showtime, and Max aren't too far behind. Read on to see which services made it to our list.

Our recommended five best streaming services for period dramas:
Hulu $7.99 Watch
Philo $25 Watch
Starz $3 Watch
Disney+ $7.99 Watch
Apple TV+ $9.99 Watch

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