period drama
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
And she knew the history of Brazilian surges at the Oscars could bode well for Moura, Brazilian star of “The Secret Agent,” a period drama set in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
An offbeat political thriller, a vampire horror film and a period drama about Shakespeare will go head-to-head Sunday at the BAFTAs, Britain's biggest film awards, setting the stage for the Oscars.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
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