Shows Like The Magnificent Century

If you liked The Magnificent Century (2011), a drama and action & adventure 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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Magnificent Century: Kösem (2015)
★ 7.7/10Also drama
Tells the legendary story between the Sultan of Kosem and Ahmed I.
2
Kuruluş Osman (2019)
★ 8/10Also action & adventure and drama
The epic continuation of Diriliş Ertuğrul, Kuruluş Osman follows Osman Bey — son of Ertuğrul and destined founder of the Ottoman Empire — as he transforms a small Turkic tribe into a sovereign state. Battling the…
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
El-Turk (2025)
★ 7.5/10Also action & adventure and drama
Balaban, a soldier in the Janissary army, settles in Moena in northern Italy after the Battle of Vienna in 1683 and fights for the rights of the local people.
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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…
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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.
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The Spanish Princess (2019)
★ 7.6/10Also drama
The beautiful Spanish princess, Catherine of Aragon, navigates the royal lineage of England with an eye on the throne.
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Tut (2015)
★ 7.2/10Also drama
The story of the Egyptian Pharaoh, one of the most renowned leaders in human history. This ambitious special-event series tells the story of Tut’s rise to power and his struggle to lead Egypt to glory, while his…
9
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…
10
The Day of the Jackal (2024)
★ 8.2/10Also drama and action & adventure
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who…
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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.
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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
Sıfır Bir (2016)
★ 7.7/10Also action & adventure
The story of a group of young people who live in Adana – Hürriyet District got involved in illegal businesses and became Adana's strongest gang over time. The series, which started as an independent production in 2016…
14
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…
15
The Last Kingdom (2015)
★ 8.3/10Also action & adventure and drama
A show of heroic deeds and epic battles with a thematic depth that embraces politics, religion, warfare, courage, love, loyalty and our universal search for identity. Combining real historical figures and events with…
16
The Tailor (2023)
★ 7.5/10Also drama
A famous tailor begins to sew a wedding dress for his best friend’s fiancée – but all three have dark secrets that will soon upend their lives.
17
Spartacus: House of Ashur (2025)
★ 7.4/10Also drama and action & adventure
In a world where he survived the events of Spartacus, Ashur clawed his way to power, owning the same ludus that once owned him. Allying with a fierce gladiatrix, Ashur ignites a new kind of spectacle that offends the…
18
Catherine the Great (2019)
★ 6.7/10Also drama
This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics.
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Knightfall (2017)
★ 7.1/10Also action & adventure and drama
Go deep into the clandestine world of the legendary brotherhood of warrior monks known as The Knights Templar.
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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026)
★ 7.8/10Also action & adventure and drama
Merlin, the immortal son of the bard Taliesin and Atlantean Princess Charis, is followed through his tragic upbringing, descent into madness, and shocking disappearance, leading to the legend that surrounds him. Set…