TV series

The Tudors

2007–2010 · 4 seasons

A sumptuous, scheming court drama where ambition and desire curdle into paranoia, played with theatrical intensity and a steady air of dread.

Tagline: It's Good to Be King.
Overview: The Tudors is a history-based drama series following the young, vibrant King Henry VIII, a competitive and lustful monarch who navigates the intrigues of the English court and the human heart with equal vigor and justifiable suspicion.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, betrayal, ambition
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
politics
betrayal
ambition
faith
Places: big city
single country house
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong

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Genres: drama, romance
Created by: Michael Hirst
Written by: Michael Hirst
Starring: David Alpay, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Perdita Weeks, Sam Neill, Callum Blue, Henry Cavill, James Frain, Henry Czerny
Music: Trevor Morris
Cinematography: Ousama Rawi
Length: 4 seasons, 38 episodes, 55 min each
Network: Showtime
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, Canada
Languages: Portuguese, Latin, French, English, Spanish, German, Italian