It’s so hard to choose what to watch and amazing shows are so hard to come by! If you are missing the diamond queen already then we hope you’re excited as we’ve assembled a list of the best shows to get you out of the post Joan blues! (Have you somehow missed Joan?! Here's everything you need to know and how to watch!)
Whether you loved the historical setting or the gripping narratives or maybe you just LOVED (like us) the 80s styles, each of these recommendations offer a unique blend of drama, much like the intriguing narrative of Joan! So sit back, get cosy and streammmm!
A Spy Among Friends
Stream on ITVX
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅88%
Now if you loved Gershwyn Etsache Jnr as Albie in Joan then get ready to journey to 1960s England with A Spy Among Friends as he stars as Dr Robert Thomas. Set during the heat of the Cold War, this drama tells the true story of the betrayal of British Intelligent office Kim Philby (Guy Pearce). Leaving his close friend and colleague Nicolas Elliot (Damian Lewis) to pick up the pieces, Elliot finds everything he knew torn apart by lies!
Nolly
Stream on ITVX and STV Player
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅100%
Dive back into the past with Nolly! Set in the late 70s and early 80s, this three-part biographical drama explores the reign and fall from grace of Crossroad’s star Noele Gordon (Helena Bonham Carter). After finding herself thrown out of the show that was her whole life for 18-years, Nolly must come to terms with this in order to confront her past and reinvent herself for the futureeee!
This is England ‘86
Stream on Channel 4
If you loved the 80s style and energy then This is England 86’ is a must-see! Chris de Burgh is sat at number one in the charts, Top Gun is in the cinemas, 3.4 million Brits are unemployed and the year… 1986. Set shortly after the film, this series sees Shaun sitting his last school exam and facing the realisation that adulthood is just around the corner! Starring Thomas Turgoose and Vicky McClure .
Prison Break
Watch on U from Thursday 14th November
Now if you enjoyed the nitty gritty crime and characters with unique talents then watching Prison Break is a must! Extremely intelligent structural engineer, Michael Schofield (Wentworth Miller), gets himself sent to prison as part of an elaborate scheme to help his innocent brother Lincoln (Dominic Purcell) escape his death sentence. With time ticking down, Michael must execute his plan before it’s too late!
Sons of Anarchy
Stream on U
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅87%
Fans who enjoy adrenaline-packed drama will find Sons of Anarchy the perfect show to watch next! Set in the town of Charming, this drama follows Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam), a member of the motorcycle club SAMCRO as he tries to balance the clubs ambitions with his late-father’s true vision for the group after growing uneasy with their lawlessness!
A Very British Scandal
Watch now on BBC iPlayer
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅89%
If you were captivated by both the societal drama and historical setting, then A Very British scandal offers this and moreeee! Exploring the sensational divorce case between the Duke and Duchess or Argyll in the 1960s, A Very Different Scandal explains the stir it caused in London society that gripped the entire nation! Starring Clare Foy and Paul Bettany.
Suspect
Watch on Channel 4
If you love suspense and intrigue then get ready for Suspect! Mirroring the intense emotional depth, this series shows a veteran detective tracing the final steps his estranged daughter took prior to her unnatural death! Starring James Nesbitt and Anne-Marie Duff.
Nashville
Stream on My5
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅91%
Now if you loveddd the drama in Joan then Nashville will give you drama with an American twist! When legendary popstar Rayna James’s (Connie Britton) popularity begins to go down, rising star Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) is determined to take that top spot, but Rayna won’t give in without a fight. With country music, cowboy hats and a LOT of romance, what’s there not to love about this show! So get your cowboy boots on and get comfy because with 6 seasons you’re cosy evenings are sorted!
Mad Men
Stream on U
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 🍅94%
If you love exploring a different era as well as the themes of ambition and personal transformation, then Mad Men should go straight to the top of your watch-list! Showcasing the cut-throat life of the advertising business in the 1960s, Donald Draper (Jon Hamm), the creative director at Stirling Cooper in New York, has to navigate both his personal life and his successful professional life! Also starring January Jones and Elisabeth Moss.
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