Loved Outlander Season 7? 10 Lesser-Known Historical Dramas to Binge Next

1. The White Princess – England's Post-War Woes

Wars of the Roses, roses of the wars... sounds poetic, right? In the aftermath, Elizabeth of York must marry Henry VII, uniting warring houses. But old feuds die hard. Plots are hatched, loyalties are tested, and the throne is never truly secure. As Elizabeth navigates her role, the future of the Tudor dynasty wavers. When crowns are at stake, can love truly conquer all? After the war, the real battles begin.

2. Versailles – French Follies and Royal Rendezvous

Louie XIV, ever heard of him? He had a tiny place in France called Versailles. What started as a hunting lodge turned into a massive, opulent palace. But beyond the gold and glamour, court intrigue thrived. Nobles plotted, lovers schemed, and the Sun King tried to keep his realm in check. With ambitions as grand as his palace, can one man's vision stand the test of time? When the stakes are high, even a palace can become a prison.

3. Banished – Convicts, Colonies, and Australian Adventures

1788: Britain decided to dump its convicts on the other side of the world. Welcome to New South Wales! Led by Captain Phillip, the first fleet tried to establish a penal colony amidst hostile natives, scarce resources, and, let's be real, a bunch of criminals. But was survival the only agenda? Relationships blossomed, hierarchies formed, and unexpected alliances emerged. In a land so alien, humanity's best and worst faces are unveiled. Turns out, starting over is never simple.

4. Reign – Mary, Queen of Scots: The Teenage Years

So, what's it like being a teenage queen? Just ask Mary, Queen of Scots. Sent to France for a strategic marriage, her world is anything but ordinary. Politics, love triangles, and, yes, even a seeress in the woods. Each decision Mary makes ripples through kingdoms, reshaping Europe's face. Yet, with threats at every turn, can a young queen truly rule? Sometimes, destiny has its own plans.

5. Borgia – The Original Crime Family

Renaissance Italy, where art blooms and intrigue flourishes. At the heart of it? The Borgia family, led by Pope Alexander VI. Now, papal politics is already messy, but throw in a few family scandals, and you've got a divine drama. As the Borgias wield power, enemies circle like vultures. The question isn't whether they'll fall, but when. After all, even in the church, it's all fun and games until someone loses a papacy.

6. Turn: Washington's Spies – The Original American Undercover Agents

Ah, the American Revolution! Think it's all about brave soldiers and noble generals? Think again. Cue Abraham Woodhull, a farmer-turned-spy for George Washington. Joining the Culper Ring, this ragtag group of spies infiltrated British ranks. Secrets traded in shadows, loyalties questioned, and the fate of a budding nation hung in the balance. Remember, before the battles are fought, the intel is gathered.

7. Harlots – London's Ladies of the Night

Welcome to 18th-century London, where two madams, Margaret Wells and Lydia Quigley, battle for brothel supremacy. But this isn't your everyday turf war. Family betrayals, class tensions, and moral dilemmas pepper this gritty tale. With the city's hierarchy as intricate as its alleyways, navigating pleasure and power is a dance. So, who will reign supreme in London's underworld? Sometimes, the most dangerous games are played off the streets.

8. Medici – Banking, Brawls, and Florentine Fiascos

The Medicis weren't just bankers; they were the backbone of Renaissance Florence. However, money breeds enemies. As the Medici dynasty grows in power, so do the targets on their backs. Love affairs, political plots, and even the occasional pope pop into this family saga. Yet, with every rise comes a potential fall. Will the Medicis' legacy survive, or will Florence's golden age tarnish? Power, after all, has its price.

9. Copper – New York's Rough and Tumble 1860s

Meet Kevin Corcoran, a rugged Irish-American detective in 1860s New York City. From the glitzy uptown mansions to the grimy Five Points slums, Corcoran solves crimes and uncovers citywide corruption. But personal demons haunt him. As Civil War echoes sound, he navigates racial tensions, class conflicts, and his own tumultuous past. Can justice prevail in a city teetering on the edge? Even in the Big Apple, some worms run deep.

10. The Last Kingdom – Saxon vs Viking Tug-of-War

Alfred the Great dreamt of a united England, but there was a Viking-shaped problem: they had most of it. Enter Uhtred, born a Saxon but raised a Viking after a bloody raid. Caught between two worlds, his loyalties are constantly tested. Can he reclaim his birthright? Allies become enemies, enemies become allies, and the kingdoms of Wessex and Northumbria turn into battlegrounds. It's not just about crowns, but identity. And in this game of old-world thrones, the line between Saxon and Viking blurs.