period drama
Britishnoun
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The actor, who previously starred in Downton Abbey, also joked there was no difference between the period drama and the criminal underworld of The Gentlemen.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Though far from being a “gritty” period drama, “Little House” does attempt to capture the realities and complexities of its place and time, while still hewing to Wilder’s original themes of resilience, hope and family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Referring to cosy, period drama, she said she loved "all that stuff".
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
That excitement is because it is one of those titles that quietly shaped every period drama and miniseries that came after it.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
A 2014 audition for the HBO period drama Boardwalk Empire marked a turning point.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
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