6 royalty dramas to binge-watch on OTT

Viewers have often been intrigued by the royal drama and it’s unique fusion of grandeur, drama and power struggles. From the rise and fall of iconic monarchs to the intimate battles behind palace walls, these stories bring history to life with stunning visuals and compelling narratives. Here’s a list of 6 royalty drama to binge-watch this summer.

A critically acclaimed historical drama that follows the life and chronicles of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The series perfectly captures the delicate balance between her personal and political relationships and is filled with the insights of her life. With creative brilliance, lavish productions and a deeper understanding of what shaped the modern monarchy, the series is famous worldwide.

Bridgerton is a romantic, drama-filled series set against the backdrop of regency-era London, where love, scandal and gossip are the main attractions of the high society. The main focus of the drama is The Bridgerton family, where each sibling finds love in the most dramatic way possible. With its stunning costumes, steamy plots, and contemporary take on classic romance, it's the kind of show that's sure to captivate viewers.

The series follows the life of the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately known as Sisi. The critically acclaimed German drama dwells into her whirlwind romance with Emperor Franz Joseph. It also explores the challenges she faced while ruling the rigid court of Habsburg. The series capture the grandeur and visuals of the 19th century Europe perfectly and is a must watch royalty drama.

Set against the backdrop of 16th-century Europe, the drama focuses on Mary, the Queen of Scots. Starting with her arrival in France to secure her engagement to Prince Francis, the drama starts off with a bang. The series portrays her journey as a young woman navigating through the unknown world of love, politics and threats to her life and rule. Over the course of 4 seasons, we witness her transformation from a naive young girl to a strong independent ruler.

'The Last Czars' follows the tragic fall of the Romanov dynasty in Russia. It starts with Tsar Nicholas II taking the throne and continuing his rule as he tries to balance both, modernizing Russia while trying to continue authoritarian rule. The show also focuses on the part where Russia took part in World War 1 and also showing trust in the mystical Rasputin, which eventually lead to revolts and unrest. It is brilliant show with great portrayal of what went wrong in Russia. The story concludes with the Bolsheviks imprisoning the family and executing them, which signifies the end of imperial Russia.

Versailles centers on Louis XIV, the "Sun King," who is a charismatic and ambitious man who seeks to gain ultimate authority in France. He accomplishes this by constructing the Palace of Versailles, which becomes the focal point of his court and a representation of his power. He tries to establish authority over rebellious nobles at the start of the series by inviting them to live at Versailles so he can closely monitor them. Versailles depicts Louis's reign's duality throughout its three seasons, with the grandeur of his palace and way of life standing in stark contrast to the rising dissatisfaction of the general populace, which ultimately led to France's revolution.