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PBS offers a range of dramatic series—quick-paced cop shows, lush period pieces, and compelling character dramas—perfect for fans who miss *Bridgerton* or *The Gilded Age*. Through *Masterpiece Theatre* and other signature programs, PBS delivers rich storytelling with high production value and unforgettable performances, often featuring talented performers of African descent in prominent and groundbreaking roles.
Call the Midwife
This beloved period drama chronicles the lives of midwives working in London’s East End during the 1950s and 60s. It features a diverse cast and addresses important social issues, including the experiences of Black characters in a changing Britain.
Professor T
A British crime drama featuring a brilliant but socially awkward detective professor who helps solve complex cases. The series includes a diverse cast with Black actors in key roles, adding depth to the modern mystery narrative.
Sanditon
Inspired by Jane Austen’s final novel, Sanditon follows Charlotte Heywood as she arrives in a seaside resort seeking a fresh start. The story blends romance, ambition, and scandal—featuring Georgiana Lambe, a wealthy Black heiress navigating race and society in Regency England.
The Marlow Murder Club
A British crime drama about a sharp-witted older woman who teams up with two unlikely allies to solve murders in a quiet village. The series features a diverse cast, including a Black lead in one of the main sleuthing roles, bringing fresh energy to the classic cozy mystery format.
Tom Jones
In this romantic adventure, foundling Tom Jones falls for upper-class Sophia Western. Their love is tested by secrets, class divides, and meddling figures—set against the backdrop of 18th-century England with a modern, diverse cast.
This beloved period drama chronicles the lives of midwives working in London’s East End during the 1950s and 60s. It features a diverse cast and addresses important social issues, including the experiences of Black characters in a changing Britain.
Professor T
A British crime drama featuring a brilliant but socially awkward detective professor who helps solve complex cases. The series includes a diverse cast with Black actors in key roles, adding depth to the modern mystery narrative.
Sanditon
Inspired by Jane Austen’s final novel, Sanditon follows Charlotte Heywood as she arrives in a seaside resort seeking a fresh start. The story blends romance, ambition, and scandal—featuring Georgiana Lambe, a wealthy Black heiress navigating race and society in Regency England.
The Marlow Murder Club
A British crime drama about a sharp-witted older woman who teams up with two unlikely allies to solve murders in a quiet village. The series features a diverse cast, including a Black lead in one of the main sleuthing roles, bringing fresh energy to the classic cozy mystery format.
Tom Jones
In this romantic adventure, foundling Tom Jones falls for upper-class Sophia Western. Their love is tested by secrets, class divides, and meddling figures—set against the backdrop of 18th-century England with a modern, diverse cast.