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Limited Series – Mary & George

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The story of the Countess of Buckingham who moulded her son to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover, through intrigue, becoming richer, more titled and influential than England has ever seen.
Mary & George — Limited Series

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Critics Consensus

Bawdy, irreverent, and ruled by Julianne Moore in top form, Mary & George is a regal treat for fans of frothy court intrigue.

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Drew Gregory Autostraddle 06/18/2024
The show benefits from leaning into its salacious tale, trusting its actors and craft to add depth. Go to Full Review
Cady Lang TIME Magazine 05/20/2024
...a family's scandalous rise to power and riches... Go to Full Review
Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 04/09/2024
It drips with attitude, wit, and archness, which can sometimes work -- see “The Great” -- but fails to provide enough character and narrative to back it all up. It doesn’t build so much as tread water. Go to Full Review
Gavin Spoors FILMHOUNDS Magazine Aug 4
3/5
History buffs and fans of queer cinema are going to get a lot out of Mary & George. Go to Full Review
Ed Power Irish Times Apr 8
...[Mary & George includes] a grim comedy style that weighs down the story like mud on the hem of a dress. Go to Full Review
Terry Mesnard Queer.Horror.Movies. 11/20/2024
“The Second Son” is a perfect introduction to the characters and the arcs that will presumably continue through the rest of the series...I’m very excited to see where the show will take us next. Go to Full Review
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Jake P. @jakeypeas Jan 26 Heed not the right wing loonies who have so thick a boot in their throat that they cannot enjoy a show which showcases historical male-male romantic intrigue. This show is a marvel. Those who counter its beauty wouldn’t know taste if it were compelled upon them. See more Jeremy W @Jerryandtom Apr 30 Exceptionally well acted, written, directed and produced. I was completely entertained by this out of the box story that is surprisingly also a connect the dots history of bawdy, literary, corrupt, royal and not so royal Jacobean England. Fascinating, relevant and fun. See more K M Apr 1 I liked it! Obviously Julianne Moore was incredible and everytime I saw her on the screne, I knew I'd have some great quotes. Her character was well written and ofcourse the scenes with the King and the King's men were fantastic to watch. It did kind of fly by at the end but definitely a fun binge. See more Himura K @Himura 02/04/2025 It could have been great. Costumes were stunning, some great actors. Alas it skips several very important steps in story and a lot of times sex is just thrown in the face of audience. Not bc it makes sense story wise or characters have chemistry with each other. Love without buildup is just horrid and boring. Julieanne Moore carried the show, if it wasn't for her it would have been unwatchable. See more Franko o @Freakoxo21 01/26/2025 Quite scandalous and entertaining ride. Been enjoying this. See more Jennifer S 11/03/2024 Utterly fabulous. Glued from beginning to end. Incredible acting and love it’s based on history. SO WELL DONE See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 5, 2024 The Second Son Mary Villiers develops a cunning plan to transform her family's fortunes forever, but first she must convince her beautiful but disobedient son George to rise to the occasion and claim their destiny. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 5, 2024 The Hunt Mary resorts to drastic measures to earn George an opportunity to impress the King; George must pull out all the stops and go head-to-head with Earl Somerset in order to stand out and prove himself to the King. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 5, 2024 Not So Much as Love as by Awe With Somerset keeping George on the backfoot, Mary must find a way to make allies fast and overcome the Somersets or risk losing everything; Francis Bacon senses an opportunity to influence George. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 5, 2024 The Wolf & the Lamb George faces a daunting trip to Scotland with an erratic and closed off King James; Mary attempts to enforce the marriage of John and Frances, but a fired-up Lady Hatton stands in her way. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 2, 2024 The Golden City A political crisis triggered by the return of the legendary and infamous Sir Walter Raleigh drives a wedge between Mary, George and King James. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 9, 2024 The Queen Is Dead Anti-Spanish riots have taken hold of the city, and with the Crown plunged into debt, George stands to lose everything; Mary faces devastating consequences when she overplays her hand. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 16, 2024 War George embarks on a monumental and historical trip to Spain with Prince Charles in a bid to ease English and Spanish tensions and avoid war; Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power. Details
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Season Info

Director
Oliver Hermanus, Alex Winckler, Florian Cossen
Creator
D. C. Moore
Executive Producer
Liza Marshall, D. C. Moore, Oliver Hermanus, Julianne Moore, Sam Hoyle
Screenwriter
D. C. Moore, Stacey Gregg, Laura Grace
Network
Starz
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Mar 5, 2024