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What to Watch After The Great
From Tudor Twists to Crown Jewels: Four Must‑Watch Series for Fans of The Great
If you love the razor‑sharp satire and flamboyant court politics of The Great, you’ll want to dive into four standout series that each capture a different facet of regal drama. From the freshly minted, genre‑bending twist on Tudor history in My Lady Jane, to the cerebral, addiction‑laden rise of a chess prodigy in The Queen's Gambit, the list also includes the sumptuous, historically grounded power play of The Crown and the breezy, Bridgerton‑infused romance of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Together they form a curated mix of new, classic, fan‑favorite, and perfectly matched titles.
What ties these picks together is more than just crowns and thrones – it’s the way each series reimagines history through a distinct lens. My Lady Jane pushes the envelope with fantasy elements, offering a fresh, rebellious spin that mirrors The Great’s anti‑historical humor. The Queen's Gambit, while set in a later era, shares the protagonist’s fierce ambition and the dark undercurrents of personal struggle. The Crown satisfies the craving for deep, meticulously crafted palace intrigue, delivering the gravitas that The Great hints at. Finally, Queen Charlotte blends lavish period aesthetics with a modern, witty tone, providing a lighter yet equally compelling exploration of love, duty, and power. Whether you’re after laughs, drama, or a bit of both, these titles promise a royal feast for any fan of The Great.
Why these shows are similar to The Great
A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.
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My Lady Jane
TV • 2024
drama • comedy • sci_fi_fantasy
Why Watch Next
My Lady Jane offers a bold, genre‑bending reimagining of a short‑lived queen, mixing comedy, fantasy and romance, which will appeal to fans of The Great’s irreverent, anti‑historical tone.
Overview
Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually... f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.
The Queen's Gambit
TV • 2020
drama
Why Watch Next
The Queen's Gambit delivers a meticulously crafted period drama with a strong female lead and dark humor, resonating with The Great’s blend of personal ambition and high‑stakes intrigue.
Overview
In a 1950s orphanage, a young girl reveals an astonishing talent for chess and begins an unlikely journey to stardom while grappling with addiction.
The Crown
TV • 2016
drama
Why Watch Next
The Crown provides a lavish, meticulously researched look at monarchy and political maneuvering, echoing The Great’s fascination with palace intrigue and the burdens of rule.
Overview
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny.
The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the world – Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street – and the intrigues, love lives and machinations behind the great events that shaped the second half of the 20th century. Two houses, two courts, one Crown.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
TV • 2023
drama
Why Watch Next
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story mixes opulent 18th‑century settings with witty, modern storytelling, offering a feel‑good counterpart to The Great’s darker satire while still exploring love and power.
Overview
Young Queen Charlotte's marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this "Bridgerton" universe prequel.
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The Girl from Plainville
TV • 2022
Why It’s Relevant
This critically acclaimed drama shares the serious, character‑driven tone of 'The Great' while exploring intense personal and societal pressures.
Watership Down
TV • 2018
Why It’s Relevant
This dark, adventurous miniseries shares the historical‑drama tone of 'The Great' while exploring survival and societal upheaval, making it a thematically resonant choice.
