3 Shows Like Netflix's 'East of Eden' to Watch Next

Following the massive success of Netflix's sweeping miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck's 'East of Eden' — starring Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, and Florence Pugh — viewers are hungry for more epic period dramas, intense family sagas, and brilliant literary adaptations. Created by Zoe Kazan, the seven-part drama explores generational conflict and complex relationships spanning from the post-Civil War era to World War I.

If you have already finished binge-watching 'East of Eden' and are looking for your next prestige television obsession, here are three incredible shows you should stream right away.

1. 'House of Guinness'

Created by Steven Knight, the mastermind behind 'Peaky Blinders', this gripping historical drama focuses on the legendary Guinness family in 19th-century Dublin and New York. Following the death of brewery mogul Sir Benjamin Guinness, his four adult children — Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben — must navigate intense power struggles to preserve their family's business empire.

If you love 'Succession'-level corporate and family infighting combined with lavish production design, high-end period costuming, and sprawling real-world settings, 'House of Guinness' delivers across eight gripping episodes. With a second season already in development at Netflix, there has never been a better time to dive into this historical dynasty.

2. 'War and Peace'

Adapted from Leo Tolstoy's massive 1869 literary classic, this British epic compresses 1,200 pages of aristocratic Russian drama into six fast-paced episodes. Directed by Tim Harper and written by Andrew Davies, the series is set against the turbulent backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. It follows three young aristocrats — Pierre Bezukhov (Paul Dano), Natasha Rostova (Lily James), and Prince Andrei Bolkonsky (James Norton) — whose high-society romances and emotional journeys collide with the devastating reality of war.

Plauded widely by critics, The Telegraph ranked it among the greatest television adaptations of all time, calling it a masterclass in costume drama. You can stream 'War and Peace' on the Roku Channel now.

3. 'The Buccaneers'

For viewers who appreciated the ambitious and calculating nature of Cathy Ames in 'East of Eden', Apple TV's 'The Buccaneers' offers a fascinating thematic parallel. Adapted from Edith Wharton’s unfinished final novel, the series follows a group of high-spirited young American women who travel to London high society to secure wealthy husbands and prestigious English titles, fundamentally disrupting traditional expectations.

Unlike traditional period pieces, this show infuses its storytelling with contemporary pop music, vibrant costuming, and a fresh, youthful energy. It serves as an entertaining and visually stunning follow-up for fans of literary period dramas.