{"id":20707,"date":"2014-05-17T09:11:53","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T14:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thisblogrules.com\/?p=20707"},"modified":"2014-05-17T09:11:53","modified_gmt":"2014-05-17T14:11:53","slug":"historical-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thisblogrules.com\/historical-series\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Best Historical Series of All Time"},"content":{"rendered":"
As chocolate or being next to the people we love would tickle just the right pleasure centers in our brains, so do good books<\/a>, great movies<\/a> and unforgettable series. So much so that we convince ourselves to \u201cwatch just one more episode<\/b>\u201d before going to bed, regardless of how tired we may be or how much work there is to be done the following day. And there are such shows that create binge-like behavior in even the most well-organized of us, when we devour season upon season of perfectly crafted art. Some of the best such historical series are listed below, so if you haven\u2019t gotten around to watching them, we\u2019d be betting our hats you will in the near future.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Although countless contenders have appeared as years went by, it\u2019s unanimously accepted that The Sopranos is the best TV Drama of all time. The story revolves around Tony Soprano, an Italian mobster living with his family in New-Jersey and the difficulties he must face in order to achieve the perfect balance between his criminal organization and his family. Even though it may seem that the series used the recurrent mobster motive (as seen in The Godfather or Goodfellas), it manage to surprise viewers with a unique character (a mass-murderer who was afraid of his wife, his therapist and his mother as well as a concerned father), realism and a viewpoint that is clearly not that of a script editor.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Another history based series is Boardwalk Empire, a period drama set in the Prohibition Era. Based on Enoch L. Johnson, a political figure who was the undisputed boss that controlled Atlantic City, the series has received unending acclaim not just because of Steve Buscemi\u2019s marvelous performance, but also because of the visual style and base in historical figures. This Golden Globe winner series is certainly worth your time.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n This Canadian-Irish historical drama has been gathering attention since its debut on the 3<\/strong><\/span>rd<\/sup><\/strong> of March 2013 on History Channel<\/strong>. The series is inspired by the life of Ragnar Lothbrok, a notorious Danish hero that starts off as a farmer but rises to fame after several successful raids into England. Filmed in Ireland, it shows the wild and wooly nature of the Norse sagas and creates characters so enthralling it\u2019s almost impossible to stop watching.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n At the time of its premiere (back in April 2007), The Tudors was the highest-rated Showtime drama to debut in the last three years. Centered around king Henry the VIII of England, this historical drama will exceed your expectations with breathtaking costumes, sets, fiery acting and exquisite music. Although many critics disapproved the historical inaccuracies, the series has more than redeemed itself with scorchingly authentic performances that make it more than worth your time.<\/p>\n1. The Sopranos<\/h1>\n
2. Boardwalk Empire<\/h1>\n
3. Vikings<\/h1>\n
4. The Tudors<\/h1>\n
5. The Borgias<\/h1>\n