Best TV shows — histoire on Netflix : our Top 20
At Stream Tracker, we’ve put together a concise selection of the best history-themed series currently available on Netflix. We focus on shows that offer strong storytelling, reliable production values and, when relevant, careful attention to historical detail. The page includes key information—period covered, episode length and whether a title leans documentary, drama or docudrama—to help you choose what to watch. We update availability regularly, but streaming rights change often, so check each title’s page for the latest status.
Updated on 02/06/2026
2016 · Peter Morgan · 6 seasons
During World War II in Damascus, Taj, a celebrated local boxer, is accused of treason, his honor and reputation torn apart. Shunned and stripped of everything, he must fight relentlessly to reclaim his family and restore his name amid the turbulent events that will propel Syria toward independence.
With Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Vanessa Kirby, Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville and Dominic West
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2025 · Mike Makowsky · 1 season
Charting James A. Garfield’s ascent from modest beginnings to the 20th presidency, the series follows his swift rise and the forces that defined his short tenure in office. Running alongside his story is the unsettling trajectory of Charles Guiteau, a paranoid outsider whose fixation ends in the violent act that brings Garfield’s life to a sudden, tragic close.
With Michael Shannon, Matthew Macfadyen, Nick Offerman, Bradley Whitford, Shea Whigham and Betty Gilpin
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2023 · Çağan Irmak · 2 seasons
1945, Gyeongseong — in occupied Seoul’s shadow, a resourceful entrepreneur and a tenacious detective struggle to survive amid oppression, their paths colliding as they face a grotesque being born from the depths of human greed.
With Taner Ölmez, Erkan Kolçak Köstendil, Şifanur Gül, Bülent Şakrak, Devrim Yakut, Durul Bazan and Engin Benli
2019 · 1 season
Against the turmoil of early 20th-century Russia, Tsar Nicholas II's refusal to adapt unleashes a popular revolt that ultimately destroys the Romanov dynasty.
With Robert Jack, Oliver Dimsdale, Samuel Collings, Ben Cartwright, Elsie Bennett and Susanna Herbert
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2018 · 1 season
Dispossessed by a sudden political upheaval, Xue Fangfei is saved by Jiang Li, the daughter of the Secretariat Director, and adopts Jiang Li’s identity to return to the capital. Determined to right the wrongs that ruined her family, she forges alliances—most importantly with the steadfast Duke Xiao Heng—and weathers betrayals, schemes, and danger. Together they expose corruption, defend the powerless, and secure the release of her father, who was unjustly imprisoned. Through resilience, strategy, and the help of loyal friends, she reclaims her honor and builds a new, prosperous life.
With Chen Kun, Wan Qian, Liao Fan, Wang Jingchun, David Wang, Winston Chao and Cai Wenjing
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As the Stream Tracker team, we hope this selection helps you find engaging history series on Netflix. If you want more recommendations, browse our other genre-based picks for Netflix to discover shows that match your interests. We’ll keep these lists updated as titles come and go.