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Season 1 – The Tudors

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This Showtime drama focuses on the early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40-year reign (1509-1547) of England. The series looks at Henry's famous female companions like Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn and delves into his relationships with important figures like Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Wolsey (head of the Catholic Church of England during its break with Rome) and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, who was Henry's best friend and unofficial adviser.
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Critics Consensus

Though it isn't the most complex or thought-provoking drama around, The Tudors contains stunning period detail, some sturdy acting, and just enough intrigue to make it an entertaining diversion.

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Cady Lang TIME Magazine May 20, 2024
The scandalous history behind King Henry VIII of England and his six wives comes to life in the racy series... Go to Full Review Empire Staff Empire Magazine Dec 15, 2018
3/5
Early episodes feel heavily signposted, but things gradually improve and it displays a strength for detail. Go to Full Review Kate Taylor Globe and Mail Dec 15, 2018
The series has got oodles more Henrician history to go, including four wives after Anne, although its youthful image of Henry may run out of chronological verisimilitude and dramatic interest long before that. Go to Full Review Belen Prieto Espinof Aug 5, 2026
4/5
With a spectacular cast led by Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Natalie Dormer, the series remains a strong recommendation for anyone who enjoys great historical dramas. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Sierra Filucci Common Sense Media Dec 17, 2018
3/5
Altogether the series is good enough and may eventually develop into something more than the sum of its parts, but viewers might not feel as passionately about The Tudors as its characters do about sex, violence, and politics. Go to Full Review Tom Gliatto People Magazine Dec 15, 2018
Natalie Dormer has a flinty flirtiness as Ms. Boleyn. And the costumes are to lose your head for. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Adrian Z @adrianRO Aug 12, 2026 its good except the gay stuff. See more Edward L @Glyndower Dec 28, 2025 Don't be fooled, this is about Henry VIII not the Tudors, it might have been more interesting if it had been. As it is it limps (latterly literally) through four seasons with increasingly ludicrous casting, especially of H's later wives and Alan van Strang as a pantomime villain (thankfully only for one season). See more Kaitlyne S. @ALSWarrior74 Oct 28, 2025 I believe that this season is a very good start in this historical fiction series See more Lanfranco C @Lanfrancobz May 23, 2024 A great start for a great story See more NEMXA R @RT61962550 Feb 8, 2024 Great story telling its not word for word from a book but great show. The actors r fantastic and u forget they aren't that person. Costumes are amazing I need a dress from this show damit. See more steve d @RT36230698 Nov 19, 2023 Fantastic show. Amazing acting, costumes and sets. Hard to find good entertainment theses days without modern political talking points and agendas constantly pushed in your face so i find myself watching a show from 2007ish and the whole series is great. The guy that plays Henry VIII is top notch. There's some cheesy parts but over all i loved it. See more Read all reviews
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Jonathan Rhys-Meyers

King Henry VIII

Sam Neill

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey

Jeremy Northam

Sir Thomas More

Steven Waddington

Duke of Buckingham

Henry Czerny

Norfolk

Henry Cavill

Charles Brandon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 1, 2007 In Cold Blood Henry prepares for war with France against counsel from Cardinal Wolsey; a lady-in-waiting becomes pregnant. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 8, 2007 Simply Henry Henry considers an alliance with Spain; Elizabeth gives birth to the king's illegitimate child. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 15, 2007 Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey! Henry must conceal his feelings for Queen Katherine; Henry meets Anne Boleyn for the first time. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 22, 2007 His Majesty, the King Henry schemes to replace Katherine with Anne Boleyn; court intrigues and plots intensify. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 29, 2007 Arise, My Lord The king must look elsewhere for European support; Anne Boleyn refuses Henry's offer. Details Episode 6 Aired May 6, 2007 True Love Henry grows dissatisfied with the Roman Catholic Church; Cardinal Wolsey becomes vulnerable. Details Episode 7 Aired May 13, 2007 Message to the Emperor A food shortage and a plague force Henry to question his abilities. Details Episode 8 Aired May 20, 2007 Truth and Justice The pope's special envoy arrives to hear Henry's petition. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 3, 2007 Look to God First Cardinal Wolsey experiences a rapid fall from grace. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 10, 2007 The Death of Wolsey Cardinal Wolsey tries to align with Queen Katherine. Details

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Season Info

Director
Charles McDougall, Brian Kirk, Alison Maclean, Ciaran Donnelly, Steve Shill
Screenwriter
Michael Hirst
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (S)
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 1, 2007
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