Historical series

One Hundred Years of Solitude on Netflix: Part 2 Expected in 2026

After the first part aired in late 2024, the adaptation of One Hundred Years of Solitude is making its way back to Netflix in 2026 with a second installment focused on the fate of Macondo.

Children of Lead: A Dramatic Series Based on True Events Available on Netflix

Polish drama series inspired by a true story, Children of Lead chronicles a doctor's fight against saturnism and government oppression, coming to Netflix on February 11, 2026.

The Prism of Love: A Romantic Historical Anime on Netflix

Japanese animated series created by Yôkô Kamio, The Prism of Love tells a romantic and artistic story set in London in 1914. It hits Netflix on January 15, 2026.

A Thousand Blows: Season 2 releases its trailer on Disney+

A Thousand Blows, the historical series by Steven Knight, has unveiled its trailer for season 2, which will be available on Disney+ starting January 9, 2026.

Le Charles: French thriller series aboard the Charles-de-Gaulle on Prime Video and M6

Le Charles, a French series created by Henri Debeurme and Mathilde Arnaud, filmed with the French Navy, will arrive in 2026 on Prime Video and then M6.

Shōgun season 2: filming begins in early 2026 in Vancouver, new cast announced

Shōgun season 2, an FX series on Disney+, begins filming in January 2026 in Vancouver. New cast announced alongside Hiroyuki Sanada and Cosmo Jarvis.

Merteuil: Mid-season trailer released on HBO Max

Merteuil, the historical drama on HBO Max, has released its mid-season trailer. Swann Arlaud joins the cast of the series, which has been streaming since November 14, 2025.

Les Sentinelles: fantasy war series starring Louis Peres on Canal+.

Les Sentinelles, a French series by Guillaume Lemans and Xabi Molia starring Louis Peres, combining war, action, and fantasy, premieres on Canal+ on September 29, 2025.

The Countess of Monte Cristo: Audrey Fleurot in the new miniseries inspired by Dumas

Audrey Fleurot plays Mercédès in The Countess of Monte Cristo, an eight-episode miniseries directed by Djibril Glissant and Leonardo D'Antoni, filmed in Malta and the Czech Republic.

Bridgerton Season 4: Benedict at the center of the new romance on Netflix

Season 4 of Bridgerton focuses on Benedict, the second son of the family, in a romance inspired by Julia Quinn's novels. Available on Netflix on January 29, 2026.

Le Président foudroyé, the historical series on Netflix

Death by Lightning, a historical series created by Mike Makowsky starring Matthew Macfadyen and Nick Offerman, arrives on Netflix on November 6, 2025.

Palm Royale: Season 2 arrives on Apple TV+ in November 2025

The Palm Royale drama series starring Kristen Wiig and Ricky Martin returns to Apple TV+ for a Season 2 starting November 12, 2025. Produced by Apple Studios, it continues Maxine's story in 1960s Palm Beach.

THE NARROW ROAD: Jacob Elordi in a series about war and love on Canal+.

THE NARROW ROAD, created by Shaun Grant and Justin Kurzel, starring Jacob Elordi, Ciarán Hinds and Odessa Young, will air on Canal+ from October 9, 2025 at 9:09pm. Based on the novel by Richard Flanagan, it combines war, memory and forbidden love.

A Tale of Two Cities: Prime Video adapts Dickens with François Civil and Kit Harington

A Tale of Two Cities, adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel starring François Civil and Kit Harington, arrives on Prime Video. Announcement of PVP 2025.

The Gilded Age season 4: HBO renews its successful historical saga

The Gilded Age, the drama series created by Julian Fellowes starring Carrie Coon and Christine Baranski, has been renewed for a Season 4, due in 2026 on HBO and Max.

Outlander Blood of My Blood: what you need to know about the historical prequel

The series Outlander: Blood of My Blood, created by Matthew B. Roberts, explores the origins of the Fraser and Beauchamp families through two love stories.

Chief of War: the series about the unification of Hawaii arrives in 2025 on Apple TV+.

Chief of War, a drama series starring Jason Momoa, tells the story of the colonization of Hawaii from an aboriginal point of view. Available on Apple TV+ from August 1ᵉʳ, 2025.

Washington Black: the historical mini-series arrives on Disney+.

Washington Black, a dramatic miniseries created by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds and starring Sterling K. Brown and Ernest Kingsley Jr. arrives on Disney+ on July 23, 2025.

The Buccaneers season 2: the American heiresses return

In season 2 of The Buccaneers, young American women shake up Victorian England with scandal, love and power, on Apple TV+.

Dope Girls: immersion in post-war underground Soho

Dope Girls, a British series about female emancipation and underground clubs in post-war London, is broadcast on Canal+ with two episodes a week from March 20 to April 3, 2025.