7 Steamy Historical Dramas Just Like Outlander - and Where to Stream Them

With Diana Gabaldon's Outlander book series read to tatters, seasons 1 through 7 of the Starz TV series rewatched numerous times over, and draughtlander just beginning, fans of Claire and Jamie Fraser may be feeling a bit lost at the moment.

Cheer up, fellow Sassenachs. New episodes of Outlander will be here before we know it. In the meantime, let's lift your spirits with some period dramas that have a similar vibe to our beloved show. Who knows, we might even fall in love again?

The Empress (2022-present)

Netflix

The entertaining German drama follows the easygoing and romanticized journey of young Bavarian duchess Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach as she falls in love with and marries the Emperor of Austria, Franz Joseph, and enters the world of power plays and court intrigue.

The White Queen (2013)

Hulu

Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, this British miniseries about the women involved in the long conflict does a great job of capturing the tumultuous political dynamics of the time and really gets you invested in the lives of the main characters.

Dark (2017-2020)

Netflix

Were you drawn to the time travel aspect of Outlander? Then you should probably check out one of Netflix's best shows, Dark. The German sci-fi series about the complicated mystery of time travel and the people caught up in it is more on the thriller side, but it has some compelling romantic and historical aspects.

A Discovery of Witches (2018-2022)

Prime Video, AMC+, HBO Max

If you crave the electric chemistry of Claire and Jamie, this British fantasy series will be right up your alley. The lead couple, a reluctant witch and a vampire, come together to protect an ancient enchanted book and solve its mysteries while becoming one of the best star-crossed couples on modern television.

Beforeigners (2019-present)

HBO Max

Ever wondered how Jamie would fit into the present day? That is exactly the scenario that the Norwegian series takes on. As people from the Stone Age, the Viking Era, and the 19th century suddenly materialize in 21st-century Norway, they have to integrate into modern society. On top of that, the show deals with murder mysteries and so-called 'time migration'.

Britannia (2018-2021)

Prime Video

If you've been thinking a lot about the Roman Empire lately, there's a show just for you. Set about 2000 years ago, when the Romans invaded Britain, Britannia follows the key figures of the invasion on their sex and blood-filled journeys. Sure enough, there is an intriguing mystical angle with druid powers.

The Ministry of Time (2015-2020)

Prime Video

This Spanish fantasy series follows a fictional government organization that deals with time-travel incidents that can change the course of history. The protagonists all come from different eras and have a charming on-screen dynamic. Brilliant plots and spectacular settings are guaranteed.