period drama
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈpɪə.ri.əd ˌdrɑː.mə/ us/ˈpɪr.i.əd ˌdrɑː.mə/ (also costume drama)
古装正剧; 时代剧; 历史剧
a television or film production set in a period in the past, or productions of this type
The Crown is a period drama that chronicles Queen Elizabeth II's reign. 《王冠》是一部记录伊丽莎白二世女王统治时期的时代剧。
It all amounts to a well-made piece of period drama. 这一切促成了一部制作精良的时代剧。
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- Now, political period dramas have returned with a vengeance.
- Fans of period drama will find things to like about The Duchess.
- From this point forward, period drama mainly went the way of nostalgia.