10 Best Feel-Good Historical Shows You Need to Watch (Bridgerton, The Great, Derry Girls & More!)

Craving escapism instead of heavy drama? This video counts down the best feel-good historical shows and period dramas that mix stunning costumes, witty romance, and pure fun — no tissues required! We're covering: ✨ Bridgerton – the gold standard of escapist Regency romance 👑 My Lady Jane – a chaotic, feminist reimagining of Lady Jane Grey's story 😂 The Great – Elle Fanning & Nicholas Hoult's "anti-historical" masterpiece 🖤 The Decameron – a bawdy, hilarious romp set during the Black Death 💃 Rivals – 1980s scandal based on Jilly Cooper's novel 🇮🇪 Derry Girls – hilarious coming-of-age set during the Troubles 👻 Ghosts (BBC) – charming supernatural comedy across the centuries ⏳ Miracle Workers – Daniel Radcliffe & Steve Buscemi in a genre-hopping anthology 🏴‍☠️ Our Flag Means Death – a swashbuckling, tender pirate rom-com 👑 Victoria – the romantic, hopeful story of the young Queen Victoria Whether you love Regency romance, period comedy, or historical dramedies, this list has something for every fan of costume dramas looking for uplifting TV shows to binge next. 📌 Let us know in the comments which show is going straight to your watchlist! 👍 Like this video if you love a good period drama 🔔 Subscribe for more TV show recommendations, watchlists, and rankings