<p>There&rsquo;s just something about "Bridgerton". The opulent costumes, the slow-burn romances, the whispered gossip behind silk fans &mdash; it&rsquo;s deliciously addictive. But once you've binge-watched your way through the ton, what's next?</p>
<p>We&rsquo;ve rounded up the series that carry the same energy &mdash; whether it&rsquo;s Regency romance, royal scandal, or forbidden love dressed in pearls and corsets.</p>
<p><strong><em>Craving Romance and Regency-Era Drama?&nbsp;</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Sanditon</strong><br /> Based on Jane Austen&rsquo;s final (and unfinished) novel, Sanditon is full of romantic tension, social climbing, and seaside intrigue. The heroine is bold, the men brooding and yes &mdash; there are love triangles.</p>
<p><iframe title="Sanditon (2019) TV trailer" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bewgZjUVhYg" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Vanity Fair</strong> (2018)<br /> Meet Becky Sharp: poor, clever and absolutely done with playing by society&rsquo;s rules. With lush visuals and sharp commentary, this one gives "Bridgerton" a run for its money in scandal-per-minute.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<iframe title="VANITY FAIR Official Trailer (2018) Olivia Cooke, Series HD" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/645MBXIjg6A" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>North &amp; South</strong><br /> Not Regency, but if you&rsquo;re here for the longing glances and &ldquo;we hate each other until we don&rsquo;t&rdquo; slow burn &mdash; this 2004 British drama delivers. Add in industrial England and class conflict and it&rsquo;s everything.</p>
<p><iframe title="North and South (2004) Trailer" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/elHpMtcPoXM" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Persuasion</strong> (2022)<br /> It&rsquo;s not a series, but it&rsquo;s worth the mention. A modern-toned take on Austen&rsquo;s most aching romance, with a heroine who&rsquo;s a little messy and a love that doesn&rsquo;t go quietly.</p>
<p><iframe title="Persuasion starring Dakota Johnson | Official Trailer | Netflix" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fz7HmgPJQak" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong>Into Royalty, Power and Palace Politics?&nbsp;</strong></em>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>The Great</strong><br /> It&rsquo;s chaotic, irreverent and very loosely based on history. Think Catherine the Great but with witty dialogue, poisonings and Elle Fanning in a corset saying, &ldquo;Huzzah!&rdquo;</p>
<p>&nbsp;<iframe title="The Great Season 1 Trailer | Rotten Tomatoes TV" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1sMrtt7sAR8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>Reign</strong><br /> A glossy, soapy dive into the life of Mary, Queen of Scots. There&rsquo;s romance, betrayal and just enough teen drama energy to make it wildly bingeable.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<iframe title="Reign (TV Series 2013-2017) | trailer" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xmTEQbeOVco" width="907" height="510" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p><strong>Victoria</strong><br /> If you liked Bridgerton's more emotional arcs, Victoria gives you young royal vulnerability, power struggles and one very swoon-worthy Prince Albert.</p>
<p><iframe title="Victoria: The Most Romantic Moments of Season 1" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-Zw_cG21_NU" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>The Empress</strong><br /> A German series that&rsquo;s visually stunning and emotionally rich, following the rebellious young Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Politics, passion and a crown &mdash; what more could you want?</p>
<p><iframe title="The Empress | Official Trailer | Netflix" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KfySe96FPr8" width="1310" height="737" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><strong>Needing Scandal, Secrets and Social Climbing?</strong></em></p>
<p><br /><strong>The Gilded Age</strong><br /> Set in 1880s New York, this show dives into old money vs. new wealth. It&rsquo;s from the creators of Downton Abbey, so expect lavish sets, dramatic stares across ballrooms and fashion that could kill.</p>
<p><iframe title="The Gilded Age | Official Trailer | HBO" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wKj1cMz3yfI" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Downton Abbey</strong><br /> A classic for a reason. If you somehow missed this gem, now&rsquo;s the time. Upstairs/downstairs drama, wartime romance and some of the best writing in period TV.</p>
<p><iframe title="Downton Abbey Season 1 - Trailer" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EOM3y4P8TEM" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>
<p><em><strong>Update</strong>: Downtown Abbey: The Grand Finale Movie sequel will be release in theatres 12th September&nbsp;</em></p>
<p><iframe title="DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE - Official Teaser Trailer [HD] - Only in Theaters September 12" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hFzH1AWxgIM" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Harlots</strong><br /> A grittier choice, but addictively bold. Centered around rival brothel owners in 18th-century London, it&rsquo;s fierce, feminist and full of unfiltered ambition.</p>
<p><iframe title="Harlots: Season 3 Trailer (Official) | Hulu" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E5fM1exviE8" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>The Buccaneers</strong><br /> Think Bridgerton meets Gossip Girl&mdash;a group of young American women in the 1870s invade London society, bringing chaos to the marriage market. New, bold and full of messy opulence.</p>
<p><iframe title="The Buccaneers &mdash; Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3p6ZMqvw3XY" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>And of course how can we forget,</em></p>
<p><strong>Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story</strong></p>
<p>Queen Charlotte&mdash;a prequel that dives into the early romance and royal ascent of Charlotte and King George.</p>
<p><iframe title="Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story | Official Trailer | Netflix" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oLtnNw0KT78" width="1310" height="737" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;re still mentally sipping tea in the Bridgerton drawing room, these series will give you the perfect escape. Whether it&rsquo;s empire waistlines, love letters, royal affairs, or a little mischief behind the curtain &mdash; there&rsquo;s plenty more period drama waiting to be devoured.</p>
<p><strong>Photo Credit:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattbroome3/">Mattbroom</a>'s Official Instagram account</p>
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