Still Not Over 'Downton Abbey'? Here Are 6 Shows That Can Easily Replace This British Hit
If you love old mansions, elegant costumes, complex characters, and good manners — these series will be the perfect continuation.
After Downton Abbey, reality just doesn’t feel the same. You want to go back to a world where the clinking of porcelain drowns out political storms, where love is restrained, and intrigue is wrapped in lace and feathers. We’ve gathered six shows for you that have it all: glamour and poverty, drama in Victorian interiors, women in lace gloves, and true gentlemen.
The Crown (2016–2023)
Perhaps the most direct heir to Downton Abbey. The Crown is a sweeping chronicle of the British royal family, beginning with the young Queen Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne. Everything — from world events to personal drama — is filmed with such elegance and attention to detail, it’s breathtaking. Visually stunning, emotionally deep.
Poldark (2015–2019)
Ross Poldark returns from the American war to find everything lost: land, home, fiancée. But he’s not one to give up. Thus begins a tale of love, struggle, and inner conflict. Gorgeous landscapes, strong writing, costumes, and 18th-century class tensions — all present and accounted for.
Sanditon (2019–2023)
A young provincial woman, Charlotte, arrives at a fashionable seaside town and is thrust into a world of unfamiliar customs, temptations, and society. The series preserves Jane Austen’s spirit while adding a modern pace. Charlotte isn’t just an observer — she’s a heroine who changes the world around her.
Bridgerton (2020–...)
Bold, flashy, glossy, and decidedly free-spirited — this Netflix series centers on the wealthy Bridgerton family and their romantic entanglements. Magnificent dresses, ballroom scenes, hushed whispers, and passions behind curtains. A delightful blend of period drama and modern takes on love.
Belgravia (2020)
Julian Fellowes shifts the action from Yorkshire to early 19th-century London. Once again: aristocracy, secrets, tragedy, and a shot at redemption. Downton fans will recognize the creator’s signature style from the very first scene.
The Gilded Age (2022–...)
An American version of British drama, from the same writer. The New World, old money, ironclad morals. Miss Mary wouldn’t feel out of place here — and neither will you. It’s like Downton Abbey, but set against the backdrop of Fifth Avenue.
