8 Best TV Series About Queens to Watch After 'House of the Dragon' Season 3, Ranked by IMDb
It is an in-depth look at real history.
In the world of House of the Dragon, the women – Rhaenyra, Alicent, and Rhaenys – are not just participants in events, they are the driving forces of the plot. Their ambitions, fears, and loves shape the destiny of kingdoms.
This list features historical dramas about women fighting for power, navigating intrigue, and striving to preserve their humanity in a world where one's life is the price for a mistake.
8. 'The Spanish Princess', 2019-2020
IMDb Score: 7.0/10
From childhood, Spanish Princess Catherine of Aragon, daughter of Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand, was destined to ascend the English throne. She was destined to become the wife of Arthur, the Prince of Wales and eldest heir to the throne.
However, shortly after their marriage, the prince died suddenly. Since they never consummated the marriage, Catherine hoped to become the wife of the future king, Prince Harry, who would go down in history as Henry VIII.
7. 'Sisi: Austrian Empress', 2021-2024
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
Elisabeth, known to her family as Sisi, is the daughter of Duke Maximilian. She lives with her parents and siblings at the Possenhofen estate and is known for her restless and headstrong nature. She dreams of love, but her mother forbids her from seeing her sweetheart.
Sisi is close to her older sister, Helene, who is preparing for her betrothal to Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria – a match chosen by Franz's mother.
When the two families meet, Franz pays more attention to Sisi than to Helene. Then, he stuns everyone with a bombshell announcement: he wants to marry Sisi instead.
6. 'Reign', 2013-2017
IMDb Score: 7.4/10
It's the year 1557, and the young Mary, Queen of Scots, has been living in a convent since she was nine years old. Her life seems carefree until a nun who tastes her food dies of poisoning during a meal.
It's clear that it was an assassination attempt on the queen, and the convent is no longer safe for her. Mary is sent to France, where she has been betrothed to the future King Francis since birth.
However, neither the prince nor his mother, Catherine de Medici, welcomes her.
5. 'The White Princess', 2017
IMDb Score: 7.5/10
The Wars of the Roses have ended. Margaret Beaufort succeeded in executing her plan to place her son, Henry Tudor, on the throne. To reconcile the two dynasties, he is compelled to marry Elizabeth of York.
Their married life is rocky: the newlyweds loathe each other, and Margaret Beaufort continues to meddle in her son's affairs. Nevertheless, Elizabeth is willing to play the role of an obedient wife in order to overthrow her husband.
4. 'The White Queen', 2013
IMDb Score: 7.7/10
The series tells the story of three powerful women vying for the throne. Set in England in 1464, it unfolds against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses. Two royal dynasties, the Lancasters and the Yorks, are battling for the right to rule.
Edward IV, a York, seized the throne by force after dethroning the previous monarch. Elizabeth Woodville's husband had fought for the Lancasters and died in the war.
To protect herself and her children, Elizabeth resolves to become the wife of the newly crowned King Edward. Opposing her is Margaret Beaufort, a young widow whose husband was killed by the Yorks – she is prepared to do whatever it takes to place her son on the throne.
3. 'The Serpent Queen', 2022-2024
IMDb Score: 7.7/10
Catherine de' Medici was born into one of the most influential Florentine families. At the age of 14, she married the future King of France, Henry II. She went on to become one of the most commanding and powerful rulers in Europe.
As she prepares to serve as regent for her son, King Charles IX, Catherine summons a maid – a young woman whom no one at court calls by name. Catherine sees her younger self in the girl, recalling who she was when she first arrived in France.
She recounts her life story, describing how she carved her path to the throne through sheer intellect and an iron will.
2. 'Victoria', 2016
IMDb Score: 8.2/10
Victoria's uncle, the King of Great Britain, died in 1837, leaving Victoria as the sole heir to the throne at the age of 18. Despite her youth, she became the sole heir to the throne.
Victoria quickly began imposing her own rules at court, sparking discontent among her advisors and subjects alike. Nobles whispered that the young monarch was inexperienced, causing courtiers to treat her with disdain.
Her mother also tried to control her by forcing her own advisor, Sir Conroy, on Victoria as a secretary. Victoria refused, however, and instead found an ally in Lord Melbourne, making him her right-hand man.
1. 'Isabel', 2011-2014
IMDb Score: 8.3/10
The series chronicles the life of Isabel of Castile. After the death of her older brother, King Henry IV, several contenders vie for the throne of Castile.
Among them are Doña Joanna, Henry's daughter, and Isabel's husband, Ferdinand. However, Isabea has no intention of yielding the throne to anyone – she succeeds in being proclaimed queen, sparking a civil war.
