10 Shows & Movies Like Dancing on the Edge

Description: A critically acclaimed drama set in the 1960s advertising world, exploring themes of identity, ambition, and societal change, with a strong focus on character development and period authenticity.

Fact: The show's title refers to the nickname for advertising executives on Madison Avenue. It was the first basic cable series to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series.

Description: A lavish period piece set during the Prohibition era, delving into the world of organized crime, political corruption, and the jazz age, with a focus on complex characters and historical events.

Fact: The show's pilot episode was directed by Martin Scorsese and cost $18 million to produce, making it one of the most expensive TV pilots at the time. It won multiple Golden Globe Awards.

Description: A period drama set in early 20th century England, focusing on the lives of both the aristocratic family and their servants, with intricate social dynamics and historical context.

Fact: The series was filmed at Highclere Castle, which is also the real-life home of the Carnarvon family. It won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Miniseries or Movie.

Description: A British drama set in the 1950s, centered around a newsroom and its journalists, blending political intrigue, personal drama, and historical events with a stylish, period-specific aesthetic.

Fact: The show was inspired by real-life events and figures from the BBC during the Cold War era. It was praised for its sharp writing and strong performances.

Description: A British miniseries set during World War I, exploring themes of love, honor, and societal change through the lives of its aristocratic protagonists, with lush production design and complex character relationships.

Fact: The series is based on the tetralogy of novels by Ford Madox Ford. It was adapted by acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard.

Description: A gritty historical drama set in post-World War I Birmingham, exploring themes of power, crime, and family loyalty, with a strong emphasis on period detail and atmosphere.

Fact: The show's title refers to the real-life gang who sewed razor blades into the peaks of their caps. The series has been praised for its stylish cinematography and soundtrack.

Description: A noir-inspired historical drama set in Weimar Republic-era Berlin, combining crime, political tension, and decadence, with a richly detailed portrayal of the period's social and cultural upheaval.

Fact: The series is the most expensive German TV production to date. It is based on the bestselling novels by Volker Kutscher.

Description: A psychological thriller set in late 19th century New York, following a team investigating gruesome murders, with a dark, atmospheric tone and a focus on early forensic science.

Fact: The series is based on the novel by Caleb Carr. The title refers to an outdated term for a psychiatrist or psychologist.

Description: A vibrant period comedy-drama set in the late 1950s and early 1960s, following a housewife who discovers a talent for stand-up comedy, with sharp dialogue and meticulous attention to era-specific details.

Fact: The show's creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, is known for her fast-paced, dialogue-heavy writing style. The series has won numerous Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series.

Description: A historical drama based on the life of Anne Lister, a landowner and diarist in 19th century England, known for her unconventional lifestyle and detailed journals, with a focus on gender and class issues.

Fact: Anne Lister's diaries were written in code and were only deciphered in the 1980s. The series is filmed on location in Yorkshire, where the real Anne Lister lived.