Period Drama News & Upcoming Releases We’re Swooning Over (August 2025)

In this special bonus episode of Swoon Worthy, we hit pause on our usual deep dives to bring you all the latest buzz from the world of period dramas. From Netflix’s The House of Guinness series dropping this September to the highly anticipated feature film Hamnet arriving in December, we’re breaking down the exciting announcements, expected release dates, and casting reveals. We dish on the stars we’re most excited to see, the storylines already giving us chills, and why 2025 is shaping up to be a swoon-worthy year for period drama lovers. If you live for corsets, cravats, and carriage rides— this one’s for you.