Shows Like The Virgin Queen

If you liked The Virgin Queen (2006), a drama series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

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Becoming Elizabeth (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also drama
The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the…
2
The White Princess (2017)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.
3
The Tudors (2007)
★ 7.8/10Also drama
The Tudors is a history-based drama series following the young, vibrant King Henry VIII, a competitive and lustful monarch who navigates the intrigues of the English court and the human heart with equal vigor and…
4
The Spanish Princess (2019)
★ 7.5/10Also drama
The beautiful Spanish princess, Catherine of Aragon, navigates the royal lineage of England with an eye on the throne.
5
The White Queen (2013)
★ 7.3/10Also drama
Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the protracted conflict for the throne of England.
6
The Crown (2016)
★ 8.2/10Also drama
The gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny. The Crown tells the inside story of two of the most famous addresses in the…
7
Reign (2013)
★ 8.1/10Also drama
Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.
8
Versailles (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
The story of a young Louis XIV on his journey to become the most powerful monarch in Europe, from his battles with the fronde through his development into the Sun King. Historical and fictional characters guide us in a…
9
World Without End (2012)
★ 6.9/10Also drama
Two hundred years after the construction of the great cathedral, the medieval town of Kingsbridge is taken under siege by Queen Isabella. Caris, a visionary young woman, inspires her people to stand up for their rights…
10
Anatomy of a Scandal (2022)
★ 7/10Also drama
Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface — and he stands accused of a shocking crime.
11
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)
★ 8/10Also drama
Young Queen Charlotte's marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this "Bridgerton" universe prequel.
12
The Borgias (2011)
★ 7.6/10Also drama
Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain…
13
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also drama
Amanda Knox arrives in Italy for her study abroad only to be wrongfully imprisoned for murder weeks later. Follow Knox's relentless fight to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom and examines why authorities and…
14
Towards Zero (2025)
★ 6.1/10Also drama
After a scandalous divorce, a tennis star, his ex-wife and a volatile mix of guests converge at a coastal estate. When murder strikes, a troubled detective must unravel the truth.
15
The Serpent Queen (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also drama
Considered an immigrant, common and plain, Catherine de Medici is married into the 16th century French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring a fortune in dowry and produce many heirs, only to discover that…
16
Tell Me a Story (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also drama
The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.
17
The Royals (2015)
★ 7.3/10Also drama
Drama about a fictional British Royal family set in modern day London, who inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with a price tag of duty, destiny…
18
John Adams (2008)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an…
19
All the Light We Cannot See (2023)
★ 7.4/10Also drama
A blind French girl and a young German soldier's paths collide during WWII.
20
The Terror: Devil in Silver (2026)
★ 6.7/10Also drama
Wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital, one man faces secretive doctors, dangerous patients, and something even worse …