If you have long considered the sweeping romances and elite, scandalous gossip of Bridgerton or Downton Abbey to be the absolute gold standard of period dramas, an exceptionally lavish prestige series is officially being hailed as an even better, more addictive masterpiece. Moving across the Atlantic from the English countryside, this stunningly opulent saga transport viewers to the breathtaking boom years of 1880s New York City high society, masterfully penned by the very same legendary creator behind the Downton magic.
While Downton Abbey and Bridgerton are often considered the benchmark for excellent period dramas — another underrated series is making serious waves. When the words ‘period dramas’ are uttered, most people automatically think of Downton Abbey and Bridgerton. These two series have played a huge part in putting opulent, upstairs/downstairs costume dramas on the map. Now, there’s … Read more