17 period dramas that nailed their historical accuracy

Modified Feb 04, 2025 12:18 ET

Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun | Image via FXP

12) Downton Abbey (2010-2015)

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Downton Abbey (2010-2015) fits the list of historically accurate period dramas due to its careful attention to the social and cultural details of early 20th-century England. The series revolves around the life of the aristocratic Crawley family, and their servants, against the backdrop of some major historical events like the sinking of the Titanic, World War 1, the Spanish flu pandemic, and the interwar period. The show's creators placed a strong emphasis on accurately depicting the period's customs, fashion, and societal changes.