Period dramas are captivating audiences across the globe for their ability to transport us to a different time and place full of romance, glamor and intrigue, with Bridgerton being Netflix’s most-watched show for a fifth week in a row. While you may have already distracted yourself with our six dashing dramas to watch after Bridgerton or been in awe over Apple TV Plus’ satirical replacement The Buccaneers , there's another period drama that’s set to grace Prime Video that could be a royal rival to Bridgerton. My Lady Jane is set to arrive on one of the best streaming platforms on June 27 and will offer an alternative take on the history of Lady Jane Grey that doesn’t involve her losing her head.
This has the potential to end up on our best Prime Video shows list for simply breaking the period drama mould. If you can’t wait for My Lady Jane to arrive, then here are three period dramas to watch on Prime Video in the meantime, including one that has a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The Serpent Queen is a dramatization of the epic story of Italian orphan Catherine de' Medici, who marries Prince Henri of France at just 14-years-old and becomes one of the most powerful rulers in French history.
Samantha Morton is divine as the courageous Queen, and manages to bring a unique humor that isn’t usually seen in regular period dramas. The critically acclaimed drama is a foul-mouthed fiasco complete with cascading costumes, which is what makes it stand out from the rest..