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As autumn kicks into full swing, there’s nothing like a good period drama to watch with some warm tea under a blanket. We’re talking shows like The Last Kingdom, Alias Grace, etc. Hearty dramas that will keep you entertained as the daylight shrinks outside. The Last Kingdom is a fan-favorite, a British drama that originally premiered on BBC that was based on Bernard Cornwell’s The Saxon Stories. But if you’ve already watched all four seasons, you’re probably on the hunt for a new quest. We’ve got you covered.
The Last Kingdom debuted its most recent season on Netflix last year. Great news: the streaming giant has confirmed that the series will return for a fifth season, though we’re not sure when that might be at this point in time. The renewal came last summer, while the pandemic was still raging on across the world and productions were just restarting. With that news, we may be able to start looking for a Last Kingdom release date within the new year.
That being said, here are seven shows like The Last Kingdom to keep you occupied while Netflix drafts the fifth season.
'Alias Grace'
Alias Grace is another period piece by Netflix, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name. The series stars Sarah Gadon as Grace, a poor Irish immigrant accused of the murder of her employer and his housekeeper. While Grace is sentenced to a life in prison, she still becomes one of the most notorious women of the 1800’s in Canada. The show is based on a true story and also stars Anna Paquin, Edward Holcroft, and Atwood herself.
'Barbarians'
Another Netflix original, Barbarians is Netflix’s new series following an epic Roman emperor’s conflicted allegiances to the tribe that raised him and the empire he’s come to lead. The story takes place in AD 9, in which the Roman occupation of Magna Germania results in a fight for peace on German land. For historical reference: this is right around the fall of Augustus after his reign of 20 years. If you’re looking for more action-packed depictions of history, Barbarians is the show for you.
'Knightfall'
Knightfall takes viewers into the 14th century, soaring into a battle-filled 1306. The show follows the Knights of Templar as they become the most powerful organization in the world, on their way to regain the stronghold in the Holy Land. But the Templars are losing allies faster than they’re gaining new ones, making enemies out of powerful figures like the King of France and more. They’ll need to make it to the Holy Land in one piece — or else they’ll lose hold of their entire reign.
'Frontier'
Jason Momoa, now the star of Apple TV+’s huge hit See, followed his debut on Game of Thrones with like-minded period piece Frontier on Netflix. The show is set in the 1700’s, following a subject unique from many other period shows: the fur trade. When an outlaw trapper begins competing with one of Canada’s biggest fur monopolies, he’s in for quite a harried time. A slew of bounty hunters are sent to find him while he pursues his dream of taking down the stranglehold on fur in the North.
'The Witcher'
The good news about The Witcher? It’s a stellar period fantasy piece to watch if you loved The Last Kingdom. The even better news? It’s been renewed for two new seasons at Netflix and has a handful of spinoffs in the works. While you’ll have to wait for more new content to pop up in the universe, now’s the perfect time to watch this Henry Cavill-led drama about a monster hunter fighting both humans and beasts. Catch up with Geralt now!
'Troy: Fall of a City'
Troy: Fall of a City is another British historical series to watch if you’re a huge fan of The Last Kingdom. The show is helmed by David Farr, and is a mini-series that recounts the 10-year siege of Troy. Diving into the complex history of the entire Trojan War, Troy tells the story of all of the folks who lived within it. Specifically, the show hones in on the love story between Paris of Troy and Helen of Sparta, a young Romeo and Juliet.
'Vikings'
Vikings fans, rejoice! Netflix is revamping the series into a new show, Vikings: Valhalla, which will release soon on the streamer. If you haven’t watched Vikings, however, it’s a show for all fans of The Last Kingdom. The series follows — you may have already guessed — vikings. Tired of their empire in Russia, the vikings yearn to head west and explore new territory. So, young farmer Ragnar takes matters into his own hands, setting off on a journey to locate new land.
