8 Cozy Historical TV Shows to Watch on a Rainy Day

Sometimes you want sweeping political plots — and sometimes you just want comfort. Cozy historical TV shows offer gentle pacing, beautiful scenery, and the emotional warmth of a comforting book. These eight series are ideal for days when you want to unwind.

1. Lark Rise to Candleford

A charming look at rural English life, full of kindness, community, and nostalgia.

2. Anne with an E

Emotional, beautifully filmed, and full of heart.

3. Cranford

A quiet, character-driven gem set in a small 19th-century town.

4. Call the Midwife

Soft, compassionate storytelling grounded in mid-20th-century London.

5. All Creatures Great and Small (2020)

Warm, gentle, and wholesome — a soothing series about veterinarians in Yorkshire.

6. Miss Scarlet and the Duke

A Victorian detective story with flirtation, humor, and light adventure.

7. The Durrells

Sunny, quirky, and charming — a perfect mood booster.

8. Sanditon

A breezy, coastal Regency romance loosely based on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel.

These cozy titles will leave you feeling warm, relaxed, and fully immersed in another era.