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Outlander asks the all-important question: what if the Jacobite rising was very, very horny? The series proper, an adaptation of the enduring books by Diana Gabaldon, has ended after an impressive eight seasons, but the second season premiere of Blood of My Blood, the spin-off/prequel involving Claire’s and Jamie’s parents, is debuting right about now.
Showrunner Matthew B. Roberts has plans for at least three seasons, and Gabaldon is at work on at least one more novel, so there’s plenty more Outlander action to come. In the meantime, here are 10 more sultry historical romances you can stream now—some of them even involve time travel!
Lost in Austen (2008)
A bit of bonus time travel back to 2008 for this breezy fantasy that’s become a bit of a cult fave, initial ratings notwithstanding. Jemima Rooper is Amanda Price, a modern-day Austen fan navigating the fallout of a terrible wedding proposal from her drunk boyfriend when she hallucinates (she thinks) seeing Elizabeth Bennett in the bathroom. Before long, she finds herself swapping places with Lizzy, navigating the Regency era and the events of the novel, roleplaying as a hitherto unknown family friend who draws the eye of more than one marriage prospect. It’s simultaneously a soapy romp and a meditation on the meaning of Austen to those of us living in the 21st century. Stream Lost in Austen on Peacock, Prime Video, and Tubi.
Poldark (2015 – 2019)
No time travel here, except in the magic of period drama, but we do land in 18th century Cornwall, which, OK, isn’t Scotland—but the earthy vibe isn’t entirely dissimilar to Outlander (bosoms will heave, regardless of gender). Aidan Turner is the title’s Captain Ross Poldark, a British Army veteran returned home to find his land and inheritance in shambles and his longtime love engaged to another. Luckily, fiery, savvy runaway Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) turns up just in time to help him rebuild his life—a prelude to the hot and scandalous love affair that only adds to the windswept drama. Stream Poldark on Netflix.
A Discovery of Witches (2018 – 2022)
Teresa Palmer is Diana Bishop, an American historian at Oxford whose studies lead her back to her own witchy lineage, setting her up for an alliance with Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode), a biochemist, but also a vampire, and therefore Diana’s natural enemy (obviously). Yet the two discover they’re an effective pair in uncovering secrets while also fighting off magical threats. It’s not as silly as it sounds, and the growing romantic chemistry between the leads is endlessly watchable. More to the point, they spend the entire second season in 1590 London, a less-than-ideal time for witches. Stream A Discovery of Witches on Netflix.
Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (2025)
Lim Yoona plays Yeon Ji-yeong, a master of French cuisine with a promising career as a chef—at least until a rocky plane flight whisks her back to the Joseon dynasty at the tail end of the 15th century. Mistaken for a visiting noblewoman, she manages to impress young King Lee Heon with her cooking skills. Ji-yeong becomes entangled in court politics, and the two soon develop a romantic rapport, but there’s a catch: the real-life king in question has an historical reputation as a monster, and Ji-yeong is forced to decide whether it’s worth it to try to change history, even if it means she won’t ever get home. Stream on Bon Appétit, Your Majesty on Netflix.
Spartacus (2010 – 2013)
A surprisingly smart, still sweaty take on the sword-and-sandal genre, Spartacus dealt not just with the pressures of being a member of the oppressed class in an absolutist regime, but with all the things that chiseled, oiled, pansexual gladiators get up to when they’re not fighting to the death. Played first by Andy Whitfield and later, Liam McIntyre, the show follows Spartacus from enslavement by the Roman army to the uprising that might have toppled the Empire. The sequel series, House of Ashur, has also just concluded. Stream Spartacus on Netflix.
Queen Charlotte (2023)
A direct spin-off of Bridgerton that’s entirely watchable on its own if, for some reason, you don’t care to be bothered with the series proper. Maintaining much of the original’s style but with a laser focus on the title character, Charlotte brilliantly crafts a passionate, tortured romance between the queen (played as a young woman by India Amarteifio, with Golda Rosheuvel reprising the role for the framing bits) and King George III (Corey Mylchreest). The pressures of royal life and the king’s growing mental illness create a rocky road for the young couple, but their passion is moving and deeply horny. Stream Queen Charlotte on Netflix.
My Lady Jane (2024)
Yet again no time travel, but we do get heaping helpings of fantasy in this steamy period drama involving England’s first (if only for nine days) queen, Jane Grey. Based on a book by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, the show stars Emily Bader as the titular queenly contender, who is dealing with a dying king cousin, a sketchy marriage, and competition from her sisters Elizabeth and Mary. Complicating the history in this telling is the existence of a class of oppressed humans who can turn into animals. The magic and shapeshifting make the whole thing sufficiently bonkers, kicking off with the invocation: “She could have been the leader England needed. Instead, history remembers her as the ultimate damsel in distress. Fuck that.” Stream My Lady Jane on Prime Video.
The Cook of Castamar (2021)
Head over to Madrid, within just a few decades of Outlander, where Clara Belmonte (Michelle Jenner) has just taken a job in the kitchens of the Duke of Castamar (Roberto EnrÃquez). He’s been a virtual recluse since the unexpected death of his wife, though now the king and various family members are pressuring him to get back on the horse, literally and figuratively, and fulfill his obligations as a noble. Clara, on the other hand, had developed a bit of agoraphobia following the execution of her father, and she’s perfectly content to toil in the gloomy kitchens rather than go outside. Of course, the grieving Duke takes notice of her just as he’s being plied with marriage prospects. Stream The Cook of Castamar on Netflix.
Red River (2026 – )
Everything is looking pretty great for 15-year-old Yuri Suzuki, particularly in the romance department: the guy she’s had a crush on for forever just made it clear that the feelings are mutual, and a serious romance is in the offing. But something’s always gonna mess these things up and, in this case, it’s Queen Nakia of the ancient Hittite Empire. Nakia is a low-ranking consort who aspires to see her son on the throne one day, and, apparently, the best way she can think of to make that happen is to summon a modern teen back through time to serve as a blood sacrifice. There are plenty of nods toward historical accuracy in this manga adaptation, but I’m pretty sure that part never happened. Yuri’s modern-day knowledge allows her to survive in the past, with some even believing her to be an avatar of the goddess Ishtar. She also gets help from Kail Mursili, the (real-life) prince who hopes to keep Yuri safe as their romantic attraction grows. Stream Red River on Crunchyroll or buy it from Prime Video.
Reign (2013 – 2017)
Here more for the soapy, sexy drama than historical accuracy? Looking for love triangles, power struggles, and cousin-on-cousin action in Scotland of centuries past? You’re in the right place, even if we’re roughly 200 years before the time of Jamie Fraser. Adelaide Kane stars as Queen Mary Stuart, better known as Mary, Queen of Scots, beginning the series as a teenage girlboss coming of age and coming into her royal power. Stream Reign on Prime Video.
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