Shows Like Poldark That Historical Drama Fans Need To Watch
By Christopher Ramos
If you like your historical dramas with a hearty dose of romance and fantasy, this one is for you. One of the most popular historical dramas of recent memory, "Outlander" has been a fan favorite since its debut in 2014. The time-traveling fantasy is based on the novel series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon.
The show tells the story of Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe), who served as a nurse in World War II. After the war, Claire and her husband vacation in Scotland, where Claire is transported back to 1743 thanks to a mystical stone circle (yes, you read that right). She becomes a part of a rebel Highlander group and, for her survival, marries Jamie Frazer (Sam Heughan). Frazer and his men are on the run from the evil Captain Randall, who is played by Tobias Menzies, who also plays Claire's husband from her original timeline.
As you can tell, "Outlander" is full of juicy drama, torrid romance, and beautiful costuming. Not just a streamy, sultry romance, the show stands out for its feminist perspective, which is particularly evident in its sex scenes.
