The best historical TV series of all time
The top 3 according to 67 votes from people: The Crown (2016–2023) · Chernobyl (2019) · Rome (2005–2007). (Updated Feb 27, 2026.)
From Rome to Chernobyl: the historical series audiences and critics love most (Presse-citron, SensCritique, Cinetrafic).
Automatically translated (original in Français). See the original
Top 12
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1
The Crown (2016–2023)
The reign of Elizabeth II.
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2
Chernobyl (2019)
The 1986 nuclear disaster, recreated with chilling precision.
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3
Rome (2005–2007)
The end of the Roman Republic seen by two legionaries.
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A French Village (2009–2017)
A village in the Jura under the Occupation, over seven seasons.
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5
The Tudors (2007–2010)
Henry VIII and his wives.
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6
Narcos (2015–2017)
Pablo Escobar and the DEA.
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7
Shōgun (2024)
An English pilot in feudal Japan.
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8
Downton Abbey (2010–2015)
An aristocratic family and its servants.
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9
Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)
The Shelbys in Birmingham after the Great War.
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10
Vikings (2013–2020)
Ragnar Lothbrok and his sons.
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11
Versailles (2015–2018)
Following the Sun King for three seasons.
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12
Outlander (2014–)
A 1945 nurse thrown back to 18th-century Scotland.
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Comments (2)
Tchernobyl en premier, rien n'a jamais été aussi tendu à la télé.
Un village français mérite largement sa place, la meilleure série française sur l'Occupation.