Netflix seems to offer a highly acclaimed historical that is seemingly better than even some of the best movies of the genre. The show in question premiered in 2015 and had a strong 5-season run. It even boasts an impressive 91% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and is based on a well-known book series .

The biggest problem with most historical dramas is that they often try to oversimplify complex history to be more digestible for audiences. Or, some shows of the genre even attempt to romanticize the past and overemphasize spectacle instead of finding the balance between storytelling and authenticity.

Fortunately, Netflix has one brilliant historical series that overcomes almost all the shortcomings that weigh down most shows of the genre. Arguably, the five-season show is so good

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