Charles II: The Power and The Passion

A stately, talky costume drama of court intrigue and royal appetite, handsome and earnest, rewarding patience with sharp political and romantic turns.

Created by

Joe Wright

Genres

Drama

Starring

Rufus Sewell, Rupert Graves, Charlie Creed-Miles

Overview

Charles II: The Power & the Passion is a four-part television miniseries, broadcast on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003. The series depicts the reign of Charles II, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It focuses on his conflicts with Parliament, his relationships with his mistresses—particularly Barbara Villiers—and his efforts to restore England after the Civil War. When shown in the United States, as The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II, nearly an hour was removed for broadcast by the A&E Network. The edits often make little regard for either the full production's continuity or coherence.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, romantic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, politics, family, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence, gore and language.

Note

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