Movies and TvShows featuring "period-piece" theme.
Better Call Saul is a prequel television series that explores the story of Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer struggling to make a name for himself in the criminal law world. Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the show delves into Jimmy's transformation into the morally ambiguous lawyer Saul Goodman, known for his cunning tactics and connections to the criminal underworld. Along the way, Jimmy navigates the strained relationship with his brother Chuck, battles his own self-destructive behavior and psychosomatic illness, and faces challenges in the form of both friend and foe.
When Calls the Heart is a heartwarming TV show set in the early 1900s. Elizabeth Thatcher, a young schoolteacher from a wealthy family, leaves her comfortable life and moves to the small town of Coal Valley to teach. She faces challenges and finds love and fulfillment in the most unexpected ways.
Carson's Law is an Australian television series made by Crawford Productions for the Ten Network between 1983-1984. The series was a period piece set in the 1920s and starred Lorraine Bayly as progressive solicitor Jennifer Carson. The episodes revolved around the cases taken on by Jennifer, and the various personal intrigues of her family. The series' premiere was billed as a 90-minute "movie-length" episode on 24 January 1983, with another two-hour episode in the same timeslot the following night, before settling into its twice-weekly 60-minute (with ads) format the following week. Carson's Law was noted for its quality scripts and period production values, however although the programme was very popular in Melbourne where the series was based and filmed, it did not succeed in Sydney. It was cancelled in 1984 after 184 episodes with the final episode airing on ATV-10 on 1 December 1984.
American Horror Story is a TV show that takes viewers on a journey through various horror stories, exploring different themes and settings in each season. From haunted houses to freak shows, the show covers a wide range of terrifying and thrilling tales.
Follows the arocratic, affluent Arabella Bourne-Jones-Bonham-Carter-Streete-Hoare-Cash-Point and her companion Lady Margaret, Countess of Grimreperre, who use their television show to demonstrate which wine to best pair with the dispatchment of your unfaithful boyfriend. The duo later invite a group of women for a dinner party starring a new dish which the pair have brilliantly conjured up - with a secret ingredient! They promise it's tofu but...how can we be so sure...
1883 is a TV show set in the year 1883 and follows the journey of a family as they travel through the American West. It explores themes of marriage, family, and survival in the harsh frontier. The show captures the essence of the Wild West and showcases the challenges and adventures faced by the characters.
In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.
TURN: Washington's Spies is a drama TV show set during the American Revolution. It follows a group of spies who help George Washington in his fight for independence. The show explores the world of espionage, the challenges faced by the Continental Army, and the personal sacrifices made by the characters.
A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
When the brutal Boshin War breaks out in Japan, a group of inmates on death row unite to defend a fortress against the Imperial army.
In 1856, the emperor Dom Pedro II lived a marriage of appearances with Teresa Cristina, with whom he was forced to marry at a young age by his parents' political alliance, having two daughters with her: Isabel and Leopoldina. He truly loves Countess Luisa, a cultured and time-ahead woman who fights for the abolitionist cause and women's rights, married to Eugenio, the emperor's cousin. At the same time there are sisters Pilar and Dolores: the first went to a convent after her mother's death in childhood, growing up among books and dreaming of studying medicine - inspired by the story of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first doctor in the world -, while the second stayed at home to take care of her father, Colonel Eudoro, growing up repressed, illiterate and without vanity.
Cable Girls is a period drama set in 1920s and 1930s Spain. It follows the lives of four women working as telephone operators, navigating love, friendship, and the challenges of social class. As they become entangled in a world of organized crime and gangsters, their lives are forever changed.
The TV show Poldark, set in 18th-century rural England, tells the story of a man named Ross Poldark who returns from the American War of Independence to find his life radically changed. He must navigate the challenges of love, family, and society in this historical drama filled with romance and intrigue.
Edmond Dantes becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.
The Onedin Line is a period drama series that revolves around the Onedin family's shipping business in 19th century England. It explores the challenges they face in the shipping industry, their relationships, and the romantic adventures that unfold along the way.
The Queen's Gambit is a TV show centered around Beth Harmon, a young orphaned girl with a gift for chess. Set in the 1960s, the show follows Beth as she navigates her way through the male-dominated world of competitive chess, facing challenges both on and off the board. Despite her troubled upbringing, Beth's extraordinary talent and determination propel her to become a grandmaster and a force to be reckoned with in the chess world.
The Forsyte Saga follows the lives of an upper-middle-class family in London, focusing on their complicated relationships, love affairs, and struggles with morality. Based on the novel by John Galsworthy, this period drama offers a mesmerizing portrayal of a family torn apart by adultery and ambition.
In the bustling capital of Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty, Madam Li moves her family in search of better marriage prospects for her five beautiful but quirky daughters, whose love lives have long been her worry. Each daughter, though famous for her beauty and wit, comes with unique quirks: the eldest, Shou Hua, has no interest in remarrying after early widowhood; the third, Kang Ning, is fierce and headstrong; the fourth, Hao De, is well-meaning but blunt; and the youngest, Le Shan, is spoiled and selective. Challenges abound as they face unexpected setbacks, including a cold reception from the already-married sister they came to visit. As the family reestablishes their business, they navigate a series of humorous and heartwarming misadventures, ultimately finding love and fulfilling their mother’s hopes in this lively tale of family and romance.