Period Piece TV Shows (
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Back in the day, these things really happened. Or really could have happened. The term, historical period piece (also historical, period, costume, and period piece) refers to a work set in an earlier time period. It is an informal crossover term that can apply to several genres and is often heard in the context of historical fiction and romances, adventure films, and swashbucklers. A period piece may be as long and general as the middle ages or as limited as one decade, for example, the Roaring Twenties.

Ratched

In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish exterior lurks a dark ulterior motive.

Network:
Airdates: 2020

Rebellion

The birth of modern Ireland told through the eyes of fictional characters. Okay.

Network:
Airdates: 2016

Renegade Nell

Renegade Nell follows a woman in 1700s England who is just trying to live her non-traditional life in peace!

Network:
Airdates: 2024

Rome

Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Network: ,
Airdates: 2005 - 2007

Salem

The ladies from Salem really were witches.

Network:
Airdates: 2014 - 2017

Salón de té La Moderna

Set in 1930 in Madrid, the series follows young Matilde, who enters to work at the tearoom “La Moderna” in Puerta del Sol.

Network:
Airdates: 2023 - 2025

Seis Hermanas

Six daughters take up the company of their father.

Network:
Airdates: 2015 - 2017

Sister Boniface

The investigations of Sister Boniface of St Vincent’s Convent – nun, moped rider, wine maker and part-time forensic scientist.

Network:
Airdates: 2022 - current

Spartacus

I AM SPARTACUS!

Network:
Airdates: 2010 - 2013

Still Star-Crossed

Romeo and Juliet, by Shondaland. It’s a wild ride in the best way.

Network:
Airdates: 2017

Strange Empire

In 1869 on the Alberta-Montana border, the women fight to survive and to raise their families.

Network:
Airdates: 2014 - 2015