13 Shows LikeThe Crownto Watch After You've Binge-Watched Season 6

Elizabeth Debicki, Will Powell, Senan West, Dominic West in ‘The Crown’ season 6.Photo:Keith Bernstein/Netflix

Keith Bernstein/Netflix

The Crownhas captivated audiences since season 1 premiered in 2016.

TheNetflixoriginal series follows theBritish royal familybeginning in 1947, with each season covering a memorable period in history and the star-studdedcast changing every two seasonsto reflect the passage of time.

As the award-winning show nears its end with thepremiere of season 6, which will give a fictionalized overview of the aftermath of Diana’s divorce from Charles and the media coverage that ensued, there are only a handful of episodes left. Still,The Crown’s impending finale doesn’t mean there aren’t similar shows to tune into.

From Italian royalty to aristocratic family dynamics, here are 13 titles to watch next (and where to stream them) if you’re looking for shows likeThe Crown.

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Downton Abbey

ThoughThe Crownmainly focuses on the British royal family and their inner workings,Downton Abbeyexplores the relationship between the wealthy Crawley family and their domestic servants in the early 20th century, beginning with thesinking of the Titanicin 1912. The acclaimed series includes a strong ensemble cast, and between six seasons, several holiday specials and two films, there’s plenty to dive into.

WatchDownton Abbeyon Peacock

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The Gilded Age

Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski in ‘The Gilded Age’.Alison Cohen Rosa/HBO

Alison Cohen Rosa/HBO

WatchThe Gilded Ageon Max

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Bridgerton

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte in ‘Bridgerton’.LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX

LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX

Once you’ve made your way throughBridgerton,Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Storyis another worthy addition to your must-watch list, and you can also pick upJulia Quinn’s book seriesthatBridgertonis based on.

WatchBridgertonon Netflix

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The Tudors

Max Brown, Henry Cavill and Alan Van Sprang in ‘The Tudors’.Showtime/Kobal/Shutterstock

Showtime/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchThe Tudorson Prime Video

05of 13The BorgiasHolly Grainger and Francois Arnaud in ‘The Borgais’.Jonathan Hession/Showtime/Kobal/ShutterstockSet in Renaissance-era Italy,The Borgiasis based on the real-life Borgia family and their rise to power in the Catholic church. LikeThe Crown, it tells the story of a family with immense influence, along with the highs and lows that come with it. Jeremy Irons stars as the patriarch of the Borgia family as they fight to gain and maintain influence while staving off rivals.Once you’ve watched the three seasons available, you can check out the screenplay of the series finale,The Borgia Apocalypse, that was released when Showtime canceled the historical drama without its planned conclusion.WatchThe Borgiason Paramount +

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The Borgias

Holly Grainger and Francois Arnaud in ‘The Borgais’.Jonathan Hession/Showtime/Kobal/Shutterstock

Jonathan Hession/Showtime/Kobal/Shutterstock

Set in Renaissance-era Italy,The Borgiasis based on the real-life Borgia family and their rise to power in the Catholic church. LikeThe Crown, it tells the story of a family with immense influence, along with the highs and lows that come with it. Jeremy Irons stars as the patriarch of the Borgia family as they fight to gain and maintain influence while staving off rivals.

Once you’ve watched the three seasons available, you can check out the screenplay of the series finale,The Borgia Apocalypse, that was released when Showtime canceled the historical drama without its planned conclusion.

WatchThe Borgiason Paramount +

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Reign

Adelaide Kane in ‘Reign’.The CW

The CW

WatchReignon Prime Video

07of 13House of the DragonMatt Smith and Emma D’Arcy in ‘House of Dragon’.Ollie Upton / HBOHouse of the DragonfeaturesThe Crowncast memberMatt Smithin a darker role. TheGame of Thronesprequel is set 200 years before the hit HBO series and portrays the events leading to the decline of the House of Targaryen. In addition to Smith, the ensemble cast includesEmma D’Arcy,Olivia CookeandPaddy Considine.WatchHouse of the Dragonon Max

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House of the Dragon

Matt Smith and Emma D’Arcy in ‘House of Dragon’.Ollie Upton / HBO

Ollie Upton / HBO

House of the DragonfeaturesThe Crowncast memberMatt Smithin a darker role. TheGame of Thronesprequel is set 200 years before the hit HBO series and portrays the events leading to the decline of the House of Targaryen. In addition to Smith, the ensemble cast includesEmma D’Arcy,Olivia CookeandPaddy Considine.

WatchHouse of the Dragonon Max

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Vanity Fair

Before Olivia Cooke was the queen consort of King Viserys I Targaryen onHouse of the Dragon, she starred inVanity Fair. The 2018 show is based on the 1848 novel of the same name and follows Becky Sharp (Cooke), a clever social climber with a knack for charming men. Set in the Regency era, it’s easy to breeze through this seven-episode miniseries.

WatchVanity Fairon Prime Video

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The Last Czars

The Last Czars.Netflix

Netflix

In real life, the late royal was a blood relative on his mother and father’s side to the Romanovs and gave a DNA sample to confirm the found remains were that of the family.

WatchThe Last Czarson Netflix

10of 13The GreatElle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult in ‘The Great’.Ollie Upton/HuluThe Great, starringElle Fanningas Queen Catherine II of Russia, is a satirical take on history. WhileThe Crowncovers the longest reign of any British monarch, this Hulu original offers a fictionalized spin on the longest-reigning Russian female ruler as she plots to overthrow her husband, Peter III (Nicholas Hoult). Though it’s loose regarding historical accuracy, the Emmy-nominated series is a lighter watch than other dramas.WatchThe Greaton Hulu

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The Great

Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult in ‘The Great’.Ollie Upton/Hulu

Ollie Upton/Hulu

The Great, starringElle Fanningas Queen Catherine II of Russia, is a satirical take on history. WhileThe Crowncovers the longest reign of any British monarch, this Hulu original offers a fictionalized spin on the longest-reigning Russian female ruler as she plots to overthrow her husband, Peter III (Nicholas Hoult). Though it’s loose regarding historical accuracy, the Emmy-nominated series is a lighter watch than other dramas.

WatchThe Greaton Hulu

11of 13Catherine the GreatHelen Mirren in ‘Catherine the Great’.Photo 12 / AlamyFor a more straightforward take on the legacy of Catherine the Great, turn to the miniseries with the same name as the Russian ruler, starringHelen Mirren. As viewers see inThe Crownwith Queen Elizabeth II, Catherine experienced her share of hurdles during her time as ruler. Fans ofStranger Thingswill recognizeJoseph Quinn, who portrays Catherine’s son Paul.WatchCatherinethe Greaton Max

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Catherine the Great

Helen Mirren in ‘Catherine the Great’.Photo 12 / Alamy

Photo 12 / Alamy

For a more straightforward take on the legacy of Catherine the Great, turn to the miniseries with the same name as the Russian ruler, starringHelen Mirren. As viewers see inThe Crownwith Queen Elizabeth II, Catherine experienced her share of hurdles during her time as ruler. Fans ofStranger Thingswill recognizeJoseph Quinn, who portrays Catherine’s son Paul.

WatchCatherinethe Greaton Max

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Harlots

Harlots.Hulu

WatchHarlotson Hulu

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Victoria

Get to know Queen Elizabeth’s great-great-grandmother in this PBS Masterpiece series. Like the late monarch, Queen Victoria took the throne at a young age and had to adapt to her life as a leader.Doctor Who’s Jenna Coleman portrays Victoria, who also must learn to juggle her role as a wife to Prince Albert (Tom Hughes) and a mother.

WatchVictoriaon Prime Video

source: people.com