Today, we mostly know showrunner Michael Hirst for his Vikings series, which depicted the mythical epic of the famous warrior Ragnar Lothbrok, his wife Lagertha and his sons, recounting their bloodthirsty and numerous conquests in the medieval West.
But three years before he climbed aboard to explore the Scandinavian fjords, the small-screen historian became interested in another important period in European history. In 2010, Michael Hirst signed on for his first series on Showtime: The Tudors.
Dedicated to the sultry life of England’s King Henry VIII, known for his escapades, scandals, stormy relationships with women and multiple marriages, this 4-season series (ie 38 episodes of 52 minutes) is now available for free. 6 gamesAnd it seems to be generating real interest among subscribers, as it is currently at the top of the most viewed content on the platform.
Therefore, the Tudors return to the reign of Henry VIII, whose love conquests and many crimes in the eyes of the Church will have a significant impact on the history of England and the fate of Europe.
In addition to its multi-issue storyline, the series is also notable for its sets and lavish costumes, but also and above all for its four-star cast. As Henry VIII, Vikings fans will recognize Jonathan Rhys-Meyers (known for his role as the formidable warrior-bishop Hehmund in Season 5 of the series, as well as his roles in Match Point and Mission Impossible).
Alongside her we also find Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell in The Royal Courts) as Anne Boleyn, Annabelle Wallis (seen in Peaky Blinders) as Jane Seymour, Tamzin Merchant (who almost played Daenerys Targaryen before, replaced by Emilia Clarke), as well as Sam Neill as Cardinal Wolsey, Or even Henry Cavill early in his career.
Thrilling but also ruthless and brutal, Michael Hirst’s first series is probably not for everyone. Indeed, The Tudors doesn’t spare its viewers when it comes to scenes of violence, especially during particularly harsh public executions or sex scenes, even more crude than in Vikings or Game of Thrones. Therefore, we recommend that parents refrain from reading this chapter of history for younger children.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
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