Shows that feel likeHarlots (2017–2019)

Brothel owner, Margaret Wells, struggles to raise her daughters in London during the 18th century.

If you loved Harlots, the closest series we have are Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023), Unorthodox (2020) and Grand Army (2020). All three share Harlots' contemplative feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is All American (2018).

★ 7.7 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗3 seasons · ITV Encorecreated by Moira Buffinicontemplative

11 of 12 streaming nowNetflix · HBO Max · Amazon Prime Video

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If Harlots hit the spot, these will too

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

2023 · 1 season · Netflix

★ 7.6dramaNetflix

The same two preoccupations: period drama, and period piece

Young Queen Charlotte's marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this "Bridgerton" universe prequel.

Unorthodox

2020 · 1 season · Netflix

★ 8dramaNetflix

Both are built on the same subject: social issues

A Hasidic Jewish woman in Brooklyn flees to Berlin from an arranged marriage and is taken in by a group of musicians — until her past comes calling.

Grand Army

2020 · 1 season · Netflix

★ 7.5dramaNetflix

Both lean on stillness more than on drama

Five students at the largest public high school in Brooklyn take on a chaotic world as they fight to succeed, survive, break free and seize the future.

Downton Abbey

2010–2015 · 6 seasons · ITV1

★ 8.7dramaPrime VideoPeacock

One thread runs through both: costume drama

A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.

Reign

2013–2017 · 4 seasons · The CW

★ 7.4dramaPrime Video

Common ground: costume drama

Mary, Queen of Scots, faces political and sexual intrigue in the treacherous world of the French court.

All American

2018–2026 · 8 seasons · The CW

★ 7.6dramaNetflix

Contemplative drama in both cases

When a rising high school football player from South Central L.A. is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High, the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds - Compton and Beverly Hills - begin to collide. Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger.

Mad Men

2007–2015 · 7 seasons · AMC

★ 8.7dramaMax

Both keep coming back to the same thing: historical

Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.

Hercai

2019–2021 · 3 seasons · atv

★ 6.6drama

Drama built on stillness, twice over

Miran is seeking revenge for his parents death so he plans to marry daughter Reyyan from the family who were responsible for that. Unexpectedly he falls in love with Reyyan. Will this change the plan?

The Morning Show

2019– · 5 seasons · Apple TV

★ 8.1dramaApple TV+

Drama of the same temperament

A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual.

The Bible

2013 · 1 season · History

★ 7.5drama

Both working the same drama territory

The story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Ray Donovan

2013–2020 · 7 seasons · Showtime

★ 8.3dramaParamount+

The same drama instincts

Set in the sprawling mecca of the rich and famous, Ray Donovan does the dirty work for LA's top power players, and makes their problems disappear. His father's unexpected release from prison sets off a chain of events that shakes the Donovan family to its core.