The action genre includes many iconic TV shows, and some of the best and most overlooked are historical dramas. These series are set long ago and can be even more thrilling than works that take place in the contemporary era. This is because the fight sequences are even more gory and gritty. Today, many battle scenes are defined by guns and modernized fighting styles. Going back in time to experience the intensity and violence of how warfare and everyday conflicts unfolded is a window into a piece of history with which many people aren’t familiar.