'The Crown' is Almost Over. Here's What to Watch Next.
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The Crown may be coming to an end after its sixth season, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon your fix of royal drama. As you can imagine there are plenty of juicy shows that explore the tension within powerful families. Whether you want a regency romance, a historical drama, a comedic take on monarchies, or a royal fantasy—the streaming-verse has you covered.
Thankfully, we have a few more weeks with our favorite royals. But when Part Two of Season Six drops on December 14, we’ll have to say goodbye to the Windsor family (well, at least the fictional one). Fret not, dear reader. In advance of The Crown's finale, Esquire has rounded up the best shows to queue up after the show's conclusion. Hopefully, they'll fill The Crown-sized hole in your heart. You might even discover your next favorite series.
Succession
Of course, the only family who can rival the royals in the drama department is the Roys. If you're somehow unfamiliar with the plot, Succession begins with Logan Roy hoping to find a successor to his media company. His four children all believe they’re the perfect fit, but before getting the title of CEO, they have to prove themselves to their father. Antics—and about a million insults—ensue.
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Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy
If The Crown sparked your interest in Princess Diana's life, then this documentary—created by her sons, Harry and William—is for you. Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy celebrates the late princess on the 20th anniversary of her death. The film also includes exclusive interviews with Diana’s family, along with unseen footage from her childhood.
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Bridgerton
Bridgerton is a regency-era romance that follows eight siblings from a wealthy family. Each season focuses on a different child who is in search of their soulmate. So far, Netflix has released two steamy seasons, along with a spellbinding prequel about Queen Charlotte, a misunderstood woman who rules the kingdom. Sound familiar?
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The Great
The Great is a brilliant dramedy that follows Catherine The Great’s rise to power. After marrying Peter III, a well-to-do emperor, Catherine is thrust into the spotlight as a young monarch. Naturally, things go awry when she realizes she could be a fit ruler. All she has to do is get rid of Peter.
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Downton Abbey
If you ever wondered what the palace aids were up to during The Crown, Downton Abbey is right up your alley. This historical drama follows the Crawley family and their fleet of servants in the English countryside. After two Crawley men die on the Titanic, Lorde Grantham, the head of the household, is forced to find a new heir to his estate. Chaos, betrayal, and drama ensue as everyone vies for the title.
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Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones may not seem like an obvious choice, but hear me out. It has family tension, politics, opposing kingdoms, and a hint of magic, if you’re a fan of fantasy. Think The Crown, but with a bit of whimsy and a lot more drama. Plus, there are eight seasons to breeze through whenever you're ready.
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Belgravia
Belgravia is a juicy drama set in one of London’s historic districts. The series follows the Trenchards, an ordinary family that is invited to an extravagant ball before the Battle of Waterloo. The Trenchards attend—expecting to mingle with high society—but they find themselves caught in a wild series of events that shifts the world around them.
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Victoria
If you enjoyed following the life of Queen Elizabeth, then Victoria is perfect for you. Victoria follows Queen Elizabeth’s great-great-grandmother, who ascended the throne in 1837 when she was just 18 years old. As the new queen of England, she’s forced to learn how to govern a nation amidst constant upheaval while growing up in the public eye.
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