10 DECADES OF TV SHOWS
- Mada
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min read
Welcome again to toitsmort! If you like cinema and history, today's tv shows recomendations is perfect for you! I selected 11 tv shows, set between 1890's and 1990's for you guys watch based in their popularity, imdb ranks or even my personal binges! Let's start!
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1890's: Anne with an e
Anne with an e is a cbc and netflix tv shows and contains 3 seasons. Set between 1896 and 1899, this tv show accurately ilustrates the 1890's life. Besides its amazing aesthetic, the plot is interesting from the first to the last episode and the characters are lovable! Plus, this show includes important topics such as racism, homophobia, feminism, human wrights and so much more!
imdb rating: 8.7
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1900's: The last czares
Coming next to the list, we have the last czares, a netflix tv show that presents a combination of acting and documentary. The historians in the series were perfectly casted as they managed to tell the story with emotion. The last czares only contains 6 episodes so its a great choice to watch in a weekend
imdb rating: 7.3
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1910's: Dowtown abbey
You probably have heard about downtown abbey. set up in 1910's, this tv show tells the story of the British aristocratic Crawley family and their servants.The scenarios and photography are exquisite and the acting is great! You can watch the show's 6 seasons in amazon prime video.
imdb rating: 8.7
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1920's: Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders first season is set in 1919; however, seasons 2 to 5 are set between 1921 and 1929. It is a periodic criminal drama and the cast and plot are really good! You can watch its 5 seasons in netflix.
imdb rating: 8.8
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1930's: And then there was none
Set up in the 1930's, And then there was non is a tv show based in Agatha Christie's mystery novel with the same name. This series is about 8 people who are invited to an island by a misterious personal invitation... If you want to know what happens next, watch the BBC's three episodes tv show!
imdb rating: 7.9
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1940's: Hollywood
This Netflix's tv show centered in post-World War II tells the story of aspirant actors and filmmakers in hollywood. The cast was really well selected and the the scenearios are stunning! As it only contains 1 season with 7 episodes, you can watch it in a weekend
imdb rating: 7.6
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1950's: The crown
The crown is a netflix tv show with 4 seasons, having first season set between 1947 and 1955 and second season set between 1956 and 1964. This show is the perfect choice for those who love the british royal family. The crown has also won multiple prizes for its acting, directing, writing, cinematography, and production.
imdb rating: 8.7
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1960's: The queen's gambit
This Netflix show staring Anya Taylor Joy premiered in 2020, and was considered one of the best tv shows of the year. The first episode takes place in the end of the 1950's when Beth, the protagonist is still 9. The other 6 episodes are set in the 1960's and the scenearios are amazing!
imdb rating: 8.7
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1970's: Narcos
This Netflix 3 seasons original series is focused in the story of the drug kingpins who plagued Colombia through the year, like Pablo Escobar. Although, Narcos Mexico can be watched first as it is set up before Narcos
imdb rating: 8.8
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1980's: Stranger things
Stranger things is a netflix original series that will have its fourth season airing this year, 2021. Its first 3 seasons take place between 1983 and 1986 in Hawkins, Indiana. This show can be put in the categories of Drama, Fantasy, Horror and Supernatural
imdb rating: 8.7
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1990's: Friends
Last but not least on the list, we have Friends. This is the only show i selected that was actually produced in the time that it is set. Although, I selected it because it does a great job capturing the 1990's vibes. It is a sitcom that follows the life of 6 best friends and you can now watch its 10 seasons in Amazon Prime video
imdb rating: 8.9
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Publishment date: 10.01.2021
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