Season 1 – The White Princess

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Edward L @Glyndower Apr 8, 2026 The most interesting thing about this series and its predecessor is that all the female characters are singularly unpleasant. The older generation, mothers and grandmothers, are insane, murderous witches while the lead character is simply a grovelling puppet to her husband. The casting is generally sound, Fairley and Cranham in particular are brilliant as pantomime villains. There are however too many historical inaccuracies to give the story credibility. See more Stephen D @sjhdearden Dec 17, 2025 A disappointing costume drama that does not compare with many other productions. Jodie Comer is not served well, or any of the cast, by this clunky script with its insensitive dialogue. See more Savannah G @Sgudino93 Sep 7, 2023 Jodie Comer! that is all that needs to be said! good story Jodie brings it home for the whole thing See more david p @RT30044998 Dec 2, 2022 You really can't get enough of the Tudors, can you? Just 15 years ago (already!) we got Showtime's The Tudors, which evidently inspired this series. It's the same formula; a Renaissance-era soap opera with amazing costumes and history tweaked for maximum dramatic effect. If you like, this is the prequel to The Tudors, which started with Henry VIII in about 1513, this one here covers 1485 to 1495. Like its role model, this one dispenses with a certain amount of realism in depicting the king, neither series had an actor who looks like the relevant King Henry, nor do they age throughout the series. Henry VII actually looked rather like Putin, with a long thin face and straggly blondish hair. Apart from some quibbles with history (Jasper Tudor was not smothered with a pillow, Perkin Warbeck had no kiddies), and armor that is a Hollywood fantasy, the series does good job of illustrating the power plays in late medieval England. Since the original novel was written by a woman, the women get plenty of attention in this series and spend their time scheming, trying to outdo each other and outbitch each other. Some things never change. The series gives a pretty good feel for the period, where playing fast and loose with royal favor could be life- and body-shortening, but stick to a textbook for your school history exam. See more Jan 28, 2022 Excellent experience 👏. Again like many period peicies clothing and some historical inaccuracies can make me cringe. Though if you're looking for a good watch with some history, romance and murder, look no further. Shout out to Jodie Comer, you never cease to amaze me with your acting.!! I really enjoy seeing you in this role. 💕 See more Robbie K @RT50853010 Apr 8, 2019 Like Gregory's novels, the series excels in its authentic portrayal of its characters, particularly the women. Worth your time if you are a Jodie Comer fan and enjoy period dramas See more Read all reviews

The White Princess — Season 1

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