The Tudors, Season 1
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Description
Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as King Henry VIII who, at the beginning of his almost 40-year reign, demonstrated little interest in the affairs of state — making him ripe for exploitation by his scheming Chancellor, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, whose papal ambitions drove his personal agenda. But King Henry’s desire for a male heir and his wife Katherine of Aragon’s inability to produce one, set his empire on a historic course that threatened his authority, fostered the rise of Anne Boleyn — a mistress determined to be the new queen — and sparked a bloody Protestant Reformation that undermined the Catholic Church in Europe. Despite challenges from a powerful Pope in Rome, ambitious and corrupt monarchs across the continent and even his own subjects, Henry will stop at nothing — including exiling and killing those closest to him — to get what he wants.
| Name | Description | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | VideoIn Cold Blood | When England's King Henry VIII wants to wage war with France, Cardinal Thomas Wolsey proposes a treaty that will ensure their place in history as the Duke of Buckingham plots to assert his own claim to the throne. | 55:41 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoSimply Henry | In the wake of signing a treaty with France, Henry learns of Buckingham's plot to assassinate him as Lady Blount finally bears him the son he has always wanted. | 56:37 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoWolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey! | Henry moves to cement his new alliance with Spain's Emperor Charles V as Anne Boleyn begins her seduction of the English king. | 54:12 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoHis Majesty, the King | As a reward for his denunciation of Martin Luther, the Pope christens Henry "Defender of the Faith," but a brush with death causes the king to seek a solution to his lack of an heir. Princess Margaret marries the decrepit King of Portugal reluctantly, but the union is short-lived; Henry's desire for Anne Boleyn intensifies when Anne goes home to her family estate. | 57:48 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoArise, My Lord | Resolved to marry Anne Boleyn, Henry presses Wolsey for a divorce; a betrayal of their treaty by Charles V sends Henry seeking a rapprochement with the French. | 54:55 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoTrue Love | As Wolsey struggles to have the Church grant him a divorce, King Henry's infatuation with Anne Boleyn continues to grow. | 56:52 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoMessage to the Emperor | As the plague that is sweeping England threatens Anne's life, Henry anxiously awaits word from the Pope regarding his request for a divorce. | 56:12 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoTruth and Justice | The arrival of the Pope's envoy brings a decision on Henry's request for a divorce closer than ever. | 55:15 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoLook to God First | As Wolsey is driven into exile as a result of the campaign waged by Norfolk and Boleyn, Henry turns to More to be his new chancellor. | 50:24 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoThe Death of Wolsey | As More begins his bloody campaign to cleanse England of heretics, the exiled cardinal Wolsey makes one last attempt to return to power. | 53:58 | $2.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 10 Episodes |
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Customer Reviews
Lavish but inaccurate
Have watched all of Season 1 and without a doubt this is a very lavish production. The cast are well-chosen and the dialogue is modern. However, great liberties have been taken with the historical facts...for example, Henry VIII's illegitimate son Henry FitzRoy actually died aged 17 but in the series dies about aged 5, there is no historical records to indicate Thomas Tallis had a homosexual relationship and Henry VIII was much older in real life when he seduced Anne Boylean--these are but a few of many inaccuracies. I would have preferred that the producers had issued a disclaimer stating that the series took a liberal intepretation of historical events and people.
Dont Miss It!!!
What a fantastic series detaling an amazing time in history!! The drama is gripping, the costumes breathtaking and Jonathan Rhys Myers and Henry Cavill are both incredibly hot to watch. JRM is brilliant playing the young king. Their female counterparts equally as beautiful. These 2 series are worth every dollar. I could not wait to watch the next episode and found myself on wiki reading the history as it played out. Don't miss it!! ;-)
Phenomenal!
This is not the place for the viewer looking for historical fact, however for the viewer hoping to find breathtaking cinematography, rich costuming and emotionally charged dialogue the Tudors is certainly the series to watch. Each of the characters are real to the audience and the emotional intensity of historical events is truly explored. Casting is fantastic, particularly with Sir Thomas More and Cardinal Wolsey. The costuming was delightful, but delightful in that Boleyn and her ladies dresses looked more like costumes from Star Wars than anything a Tudor lady would have worn, so enthusiasts of historical costume should be prepared to be offended. Overall the series flows well, the music is compelling and the finale scene in final episode in the series, "The Death of Wolsey" is absolutely stunning. I would certainly reccomend it.
- SD Version
- Genre: Drama
- Released: 28 July 2008
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