9 Netflix Shows that are Based on Historical Events

9 Netflix Shows that are Based on Historical Events | Explore captivating history with 9 Netflix shows based on real events. From epic wars to unsolved mysteries, these series bring the past to life. Watch now

"The Crown": British monarchy's reign, political challenges, royal drama; chronicles Queen Elizabeth II's life.

"Narcos": Rise and fall of drug lords, cartels in 1980s Colombia; gripping crime saga.

"The Spy": True story of Mossad agent Eli Cohen infiltrating Syria, espionage, risking life for Israel.

"Chernobyl": 1986 nuclear disaster aftermath, Soviet bureaucracy, heroism, exposing political failures and human resilience.

"The Queen's Gambit": Cold War era, orphan chess prodigy, struggles, triumphs; based on Walter Tevis' novel.

"The Trial of the Chicago 7": 1969 anti-war protests, political trial, civil rights, activism; courtroom drama.

"The Irishman": Mob hitman Frank Sheeran's life, involvement in Jimmy Hoffa disappearance, mafia's influence.

"Alias Grace": 19th-century murder case, maid's trial, psychology, class struggles; based on Margaret Atwood's novel.

"The Last Kingdom": Viking invasions, Saxon resistance, historical battles, culture clash, based on Bernard Cornwell's novels.