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Season 1 – The Spanish Princess

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"The Spanish Princess" returns viewers to the world of Tudor royal court intrigue, continuing the story from the Starz miniseries "The White Queen" and the Starz limited series "The White Princess." It's told uniquely from the perspective of the women, but it also sheds light on the lives of people of color who were living and working in 16th-century London. Teenage Catherine of Aragon, the strong-willed Princess of Spain, is promised in marriage to the English Prince Arthur. When he dies suddenly, the throne seems lost until she sets her sights on the new heir, the charismatic and headstrong Prince Harry.
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Critics Consensus

The Spanish Princess blends soapy melodrama with beautifully rendered historical set-pieces to paint a rounder -- if still not fully realized -- portrait of an often overlooked queen.

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Allison Keene Collider 05/29/2019
5/5
Arthur and Catherine wanted to bring Camelot back to England, and while we know historically that Catherine won't be able to achieve that halcyon desire in the Tudor court, The Spanish Princess wonderfully makes us want to follow her wherever she leads. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 05/16/2019
It's well cast, handsomely produced and based on novels by Philippa Gregory. Good popcorn-munching fun. Go to Full Review Robyn Bahr The Hollywood Reporter 05/06/2019
The Spanish Princess is the ideal period soap, dexterously and intelligently balancing the webby intrigue of 16th century court life with the dewy eroticism of a classic melodrama. There's no guilt here. Just pleasure. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) 07/19/2019
The Spanish Princess lacks a strong protagonist and manipulates historical facts in favor of an outlandish plot. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Princess Weekes The Mary Sue 05/29/2019
It was a pleasure, despite all the wild inaccuracies, to see a period drama that took the time and attention to develop its Black female lead-that she was treated with respect, dignity, and grace by the writers. Go to Full Review Erin Donnelly Refinery29 05/29/2019
This sexy, spellbinding follow-up to The White Queen and The White Princess finally gives the charismatic and cunning Catherine her due and provides some much-needed royal herstory. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lorenzo T @Lorentz 03/28/2024 Very weak in every single aspect. I couldn't go through all the episodes. See more FD C 08/01/2023 Starts with our star leading the battle in a dress and somehow gets worse. If you want a diverse cast maybe don't adapt something that's well documented about actual people. I don't know, maybe create your own story. Forced and an insult to the people this was based on See more 01/28/2022 Aside from the clothing and historical inaccuracies, it's a brilliant watch. I watch it on repeat on primetv for comfort. I really enjoyed Charlotte Hope's portrail of Cathrine of Aragon. See more 10/19/2021 Excellent acting by Charlotte Hope makes this a great series. Her portrayal of a courageous woman in a man's world is beautifully done. See more jonny c 03/05/2021 This show isn't very historically accurate but that's ok because it doesn't pretend to be. It's entertaining with some great characters, particularly Margaret Beaufort and Maggie Pole. I've seen people complaining about the inclusion of Lena being pandering but she was based on a real person. In reality she was a personal slave of Catherine rather than her lady in waiting. Catherine was highly unlikeable unfortunately, very deceitful and selfish. Charlotte Hope can't do a very good Spanish accent either. See more 01/18/2021 I wanted to like this series. I love historical dramas. This one doesn't stick to history. I love Catherine of Aragon, and this isn't even close to doing her justice. I find Charlotte Hope's voice unpleasant, but her fake Spanish accent is intolerable. It's weird, and in no reality does it sound Spanish. I don't know what the casting director was thinking. I can't make it through season 2. I could give it three stars as a fictional period drama, if Charlotte Hope wasn't in it. See more Read all reviews
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Emma Frost

Creator

Charlotte Hope

Catherine of Aragon

Richard Pepper

Thomas, Earl of Wiltshire

Harriet Walter

Margaret Beaufort

Aaron Cobham

Oviedo

Elliot Cowan

King Henry Tudor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2021 The New World Catherine of Aragon arrives in England to wed Prince Arthur, heir to the English throne, in a marriage contract intended to forge an alliance between the two nations. Details Episode 2 Aired May 12, 2019 Fever Dream Catherine is one step closer to the English throne with her marriage to Arthur, but must navigate the challenges of a new relationship and a new court. Details Episode 3 Aired May 19, 2019 An Audacious Plan Catherine remains determined to become England's future Queen and makes plans to marry Prince Harry; Lizzie has a troubling premonition following a complicated labor. Details Episode 4 Aired May 26, 2019 The Battle for Harry As the nation mourns Lizzie's passing and Catherine works to secure her marriage to Harry, Henry shocks the family by announcing his intention to honor his wife's dying wish. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 2, 2019 Heart Versus Duty Catherine is faced with a dilemma, either marry King Henry Tudor and immediately become Queen of England or find a way to refuse and hold out for Harry. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 9, 2019 A Polite Kidnapping The English throne seems within Catherine's reach, but an unfortunate twist of fate means that her future now lies in the hands of her unstable older sister. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 16, 2019 All Is Lost The whole country is suffering; Catherine is barely recognizable as the "Spanish Princess" and Maggie is destitute, but Catherine is determined not to abandon her destiny. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 23, 2019 Destiny The fate of England hangs in the balance when the Tudor family is rocked by tragedy; Catherine risks everything to find out if Harry still loves her. Details

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Season Info

Director
Lisa Clarke, Birgitte Stærmose, Daina Reid, Stephen Woolfenden
Creator
Emma Frost
Executive Producer
Emma Frost, Matthew Graham, Colin Callender, Scott Huff, Charlie Hampton, Charles Pattinson
Screenwriter
Andrea Thornton, Emma Frost, Helen Childress
Network
STARZ
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 4, 2021