Period dramas usually follow a similar formula, but it seems like change is on the way thanks to many amazing new series that we’ve got in 2020 and many more coming our way. If you want to discover new TV shows that put a twist on this popular genre, make sure to check out these three.

Bridgerton

Shonda Rhimes’ first Netflix series takes place during Regency England and follows the trials and tribulations of the wealthy Bridgerton family. What makes it different from the majority of other period dramas is its diverse cast, liberated approach to romance, and use of modern music.

The Great

The Great has several of the same qualities as Bridgerton, but its humorous tone is everyone’s favorite thing about it. It may not be the most historically accurate take on Catherine the Great’s rise to power, but it’s certainly the funniest one.

Lovecraft Country

Lovecraft Country isn’t a period drama per se, but it’s set during 1950s America, which makes it one. It proves that period dramas can work when mixed with horror and supernatural elements, and we’re looking forward to seeing more of that mix in the future.

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Ever since Game of Thrones wrapped up last year, HBO fans have been on the lookout for the next epic show that will replace it. Now that the network’s highly-anticipated horror series Lovecraft Country is here, we can finally know if it will possibly follow the footsteps of HBO’s biggest smash hit?

Lovecraft Country takes place in the city that supposedly served as a location for many fictional tales of the famous horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. It follows a young black man traveling across the segregated United States back in the 1950s in search of his missing father.

Lovecraft Country created a lot of buzz since its premiere on August 16th, and it has the potential to become HBO’s next big hit. Just like Game of Thrones, it’s based on a popular fantasy novel, and HBO set aside a huge budget to make it happen, but could it be just as successful?

J. J. Abrams and Jordan Peele are producing this show alongside showrunner Misha Green, so it’s pretty obvious that HBO has another hit at hand, but it’s its own thing. It’s primarily aimed at horror fans, so it’s highly unlikely it will become a global phenomenon like Game of Thrones, but that’s not stopping it from receiving praise and having impressive ratings, similar to Watchmen.

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Period dramas usually follow a similar formula, but it seems like change is on the way thanks to many amazing new series that we’ve got in 2020 and many more coming our way. If you want to discover new TV shows that put a twist on this popular genre, make sure to check out these three.

Bridgerton

Shonda Rhimes’ first Netflix series takes place during Regency England and follows the trials and tribulations of the wealthy Bridgerton family. What makes it different from the majority of other period dramas is its diverse cast, liberated approach to romance, and use of modern music.

The Great

The Great has several of the same qualities as Bridgerton, but its humorous tone is everyone’s favorite thing about it. It may not be the most historically accurate take on Catherine the Great’s rise to power, but it’s certainly the funniest one.

Lovecraft Country

Lovecraft Country isn’t a period drama per se, but it’s set during 1950s America, which makes it one. It proves that period dramas can work when mixed with horror and supernatural elements, and we’re looking forward to seeing more of that mix in the future.

The post The Period Drama Genre is Transforming on TV and We’re Here for It appeared first on toppoptoday.com.

Ever since Game of Thrones wrapped up last year, HBO fans have been on the lookout for the next epic show that will replace it. Now that the network’s highly-anticipated horror series Lovecraft Country is here, we can finally know if it will possibly follow the footsteps of HBO’s biggest smash hit?

Lovecraft Country takes place in the city that supposedly served as a location for many fictional tales of the famous horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. It follows a young black man traveling across the segregated United States back in the 1950s in search of his missing father.

Lovecraft Country created a lot of buzz since its premiere on August 16th, and it has the potential to become HBO’s next big hit. Just like Game of Thrones, it’s based on a popular fantasy novel, and HBO set aside a huge budget to make it happen, but could it be just as successful?

J. J. Abrams and Jordan Peele are producing this show alongside showrunner Misha Green, so it’s pretty obvious that HBO has another hit at hand, but it’s its own thing. It’s primarily aimed at horror fans, so it’s highly unlikely it will become a global phenomenon like Game of Thrones, but that’s not stopping it from receiving praise and having impressive ratings, similar to Watchmen.

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