17 period dramas that nailed their historical accuracy

Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun | Image via FXP
Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun | Image via FXP

13) The Queen (2006)

Helen Mirren in The Queen | Image via Granada Productions
Helen Mirren in The Queen | Image via Granada Productions

The Queen fits into a list of historically accurate period dramas because of its detailed depiction of the events that unfolded after the death of Princess Diana in 1997. The film recounts the response of Queen Elizabeth II, played by Helen Mirren, to the tragedy and the political and public pressures she felt at the time. The representation of key historical characters such as Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair has been extensively and intensively researched, providing a nuanced account of their interactions and decisions.

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