The Last Kingdom “The Last Kingdom” is set a generation after “Vikings.” Though the show deviates somewhat from the historical lore, the basic storyline is the same. One particularly compelling character, Al Swearengen (portrayed by the incomparable Ian McShane), refers to children as “issue of thy loins.” Based on historical accounts of the real mining town of Deadwood, this is an HBO classic well worth your time.Ģ. “Deadwood” is filled with clever turns of phrase and commitment to verbal play.
Strong performances make it easy to be drawn into the world, helped along by the hypnotic cadence of the ornate writing. It’s dirty and brutal, like it should be. Deadwood On the other side of the pond lies a classic of American television: “Deadwood.” Perhaps the greatest-and most honest-Western there is, “Deadwood” is nothing like the sanitary, sugarcoated version of the Wild West sold by Hollywood throughout the late 20th century. Whether it’s dealing with the main character Abraham Woodhull’s (Jamie Bell) complex feelings about his wife-whom he married because she was engaged to his brother before his death-or Anna Strong’s (Heather Lind) fake relationship with the British commander of their town, “Turn” is one of those rare shows with a real knack for character-driven drama.ģ. Though it’s chock-full of suspense and subterfuge, the show is at its best when it is exploring the relationships between its characters. The show weaves easily between the American rebels, British loyalists, and colonists trapped between the two. Set during the Revolutionary War, “Turn” tells the story of George Washington’s spy ring, the first American intelligence agents. Turn: Washington's Spies AMC’s hit show “Turn” is another great American drama. “The Americans” bring great performances from the cast, incredible set and costume design, and well-selected musical accompaniment.Ĥ. Mostly unchanged by its newly found relevance, the show does a great job of staying mostly historical with a few added dramatic flourishes. As our modern political reality disintegrates around us in the face of Russian efforts to destabilize democracy, it’s nice to be able to escape to the exact same thing, but thirty years ago.
The Americans Perhaps the most relevant show on this list in the face of current events is “The Americans.” Set in the 1980s, it follows two deep-cover Soviet agents posing as a married American couple. From “Vikings” to “The Americans,” these shows will help you procrastinate on the CS50 problem set you should be finishing.ĥ. The best of historical dramas are incredible narratives with just enough grounding in facts to let you pretend you’re learning.
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