Shows Like The Pillars of the Earth

Ranked by shared creators, cast, themes, genre, and network — not just generic recommendations.

The Crown

2016·S6 · 60 episodes·★ 8.6

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Camelot

2011·S1 · 10 episodes·★ 6.5

Themes: british history, medieval, historical

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Emma

2009·S1 · 4 episodes·★ 8.1

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