The Tudors Season 1, Ep. 1 "The Tudors"

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King Henry VIII prepares for war with France but is dissuaded by the diplomatic manipulation of his powerful Lord Chancellor. The harmony of the King's domestic affairs is threatened when he discovers that Elizabeth Blount lady-in-waiting to his Queen, Katherine of Aragon, is pregnant with his child.
  • Runtime: 56 minutes
  • Original air date: April 1, 2007
  • Network: Showtime
 
 
 
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1. The Tudors
  April 1, 2007
King Henry VIII prepares for war with France but is dissuaded by the diplomatic manipulation of his powerful Lord Chancellor. The harmony of the King's domestic affairs is threatened when he discovers that Elizabeth Blount lady-in-waiting to his Queen, Katherine of Aragon, is pregnant with his child.
 
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2. Episode 2
  April 8, 2007
Henry contemplates an alliance with Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, King of Spain, despite his Field of Cloth of Gold ceremony celebrating allegiance to France; Elizabeth gives birth to the king's illegitimate son.
 
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3. Episode 3
  April 15, 2007
A visit from Charles V forces Henry to conceal his growing disaffection from Queen Katherine, who is the influential Spanish monarch's aunt; Henry comes face-to-face with the seductive Anne Boleyn for the first time.
 
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4. Episode 4
  April 22, 2007
Despite being named Defender of the Faith by the Pope, Henry begins to scheme to replace his queen with the more desirable Anne Boleyn; court intrigues involving Princess Margaret and plots against Cardinal Wolsey intensify.
 
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5. Episode 5
  April 29, 2007
Henry is stunned by a reversal in his alliance with Charles V and forced to look elsewhere for European support, while an insulted Anne Boleyn refuses his offer of permanent mistress status, inflaming his desire to marry her.
 
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6. Episode 6
  May 6, 2007
An increasingly confident Henry grows dissatisfied with the Catholic Church's progress with his petition for an annulment of his marriage, making Cardinal Wolsey further vulnerable to conspirators.
 
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7. Episode 7
  May 13, 2007
England is struck down with food shortages and a plague outbreak, forcing the normally buoyant Henry to doubt his future and abilities - but a sudden change in fortunes is on the horizon.
 
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8. Episode 8
  May 20, 2007
A special envoy from the Pope arrives to hear Henry's petition regarding the legitimacy of his marriage; the fate of Cardinal Wolsey's career, the king's romance with Anne Boleyn, and the nation's relationship with Rome hang in the balance.
 
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9. Episode 9
  June 3, 2007
The fall from grace and power of Cardinal Wolsey is fast and merciless, with the one-time Lord Chancellor stripped of authority and influence. His replacement is an unusual choice: the morally righteous Sir Thomas More.
 
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10. Episode 10
  June 10, 2007
In the season finale, a disgraced Cardinal Wolsey tries one last, desperate gambit to resurrect his career by allying himself with the similarly fallen Queen Katherine, but the king's new advisors learn of their plot.
 
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Episode 1, "The Tudors"
Synopsis: King Henry VIII prepares for war with France but is dissuaded by the diplomatic manipulation of his powerful Lord Chancellor. The harmony of the King's domestic affairs is threatened when he discovers that Elizabeth Blount lady-in-waiting to his Queen, Katherine of Aragon, is pregnant with his child.
Original air date: April 1, 2007
Runtime: 56 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: English
ASIN: B000OJFV3S
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,540 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
The Tudors Season 1
Synopsis: The Tudors will present the rarely dramatized, tumultuous early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40-year, omnipotent reign (1509-1547) of England. In addition to his famous female consorts, a 20+ year marriage to Katherine of Aragon and the infamous dalliance with Anne Boleyn, the series delves into Henry's most notable political relationship and the deconstruction of the Roman Catholic Church in England.
Starring: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Sam Neill
Supporting actors: Callum Blue, Henry Cavill, Henry Czerny, Natalie Dormer, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Nick Dunning, James Frain, Jeremy Northam, Gabrielle Anwar, Kris Holden-Ried, Jamie Thomas King, Emmanuel Leconte, Joe Van Moyland, Declan Conlon, Padraic Delaney, Gabriella Wright, Johnny Brennan, Laura Way
Season year: 2007
Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Executive producer: Tim Bevan
Network: Showtime
ASIN: B000OJFV4C
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Very well done, great acting, terrific costumes and locations. PumaLaRouche  |  177 reviewers made a similar statement
Jonathan Rhys Meyers portrays a wonderful Kind Henry VIII. DoorRinger  |  68 reviewers made a similar statement
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213 of 221 people found the following review helpful
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Yes, there are inaccuracies, as others have pointed out here. This is a dramatization and this is elegant popular entertainment. As an armchair historian, in love with the stories of Henry VIII, I find it absolutely gripping. The acting is for the most part marvelous, and the idea of doing these great personages as compellingly attractive people is a brilliant one. I think there is plenty enough here to draw a person into good books about Henry and the English Reformation. One thing I do like very much is that Anne Boleyn is being presented as the complex woman she obviously was; and Catherine of Aragon has been presented with immense dignity and respect. But the reason I've signed on here to recommend this series is that I really think it will encourage serious study on the part of many as to what really went on when Henry broke with the Catholic Church, and when popular entertainment invites us to study, to learn more, as well as giving us delight, well, that is worth something. The portrait of Thomas More is excellent, and the actor playing Anne Boleyn's father is quite remarkable. Finally, let me confess: there is something delicious about this series, something thrilling. I find myself charmed by it. Of course I wish the Catholic Church was presented with considerablly more understanding on the part of the writers. But in spite of that I continue to watch the second season, as enthralled as I was by the first. And I've ordered a whole slew of new books on Henry just because of this series, so I'm proof myself of what I'm suggesting here: this will encourage the serious study of history. --- The art direction and the costumes are gorgeous. The lighting is breathtaking. --- The sets are glorious. I hope Showtime gives us more of this top notch entertainment.
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64 of 70 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Flawed, but fun December 21, 2007
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I just finished watching the entire first season of "The Tudors." When the show first premiered on Showtime, I watched the pilot episode and never bothered to watch it again. I thought the show was visually appealing, but way too melodramatic and historically inaccurate for my taste. However, I recently read a fascinating book about Henry VIII, and I needed something else to satisfy my Tudor fixation. I watched all the episodes of "The Tudors" On Demand in less than a week, and I really enjoyed them.

In order to appreciate this program, you have to be willing to accept the show for what it is. Yes, the majority of the characters and plots in the show are based on real historical events, but this is a cable television series, and of course things are going to be changed to appeal to a larger commercial audience. As a result, all of the people in King Henry's court are much more attractive than they probably were in real life, and there are some major alterations to historical timelines. Still, I'm impressed that the producers actually did get so many things right with the show, and overall, it's very engaging to watch. The pacing is exciting and fast...perhaps a little too fast, in my opinion. For example, Elizabeth "Bessie" Blount gets knocked up with Henry's illegitimate child in the very first episode, and by the second episode, she's already giving birth. I wonder how long "The Tudors" can realistically continue to air with such a rushed chain of events.

For the most part, I think the casting of the show is excellent. I've never been a big fan of Jonathan Rhys Meyers until now, but his portrayal of Henry VIII is intense, dramatic, and exciting. Sam Neill is brilliant as the two-faced Cardinal Wolsey, and Natalie Dormer is perfect as the bewitching Anne Boleyn.
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169 of 193 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate but wonderful show May 27, 2007
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Completely hooked after first episode. JRM, Henry Cavill, and Maria Kennedy give stellar performances. Absolutely love this show but there are a few inaccuracies, such as combining King Henry's sisters into one, Margaret, whom did not marry Brandon, but sister Mary did and bore his chldren.Henry Fitzroy dying at such a young age when he had a great deal to do with Anne Boleyn's trial was mind blowing. Do not watch this if you believe you are "learning" about the Tudors, it clearly deviates from the truth, but it is an amazing piece of fiction with a gorgeous cast!!!
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Randy King Henry and His Merry Wives of Yore October 21, 2011
This is a Review for Seasons 1-4.

How does The Tudors compare to other movies about this period?

A Man for All Seasons (Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw, John Hurt) is one of my favorite movies; I've also seen the Charlton Heston version, too. I recently watched Anne of The Thousand Days (Richard Burton, Genevieve Bujold). Stable movies, wonderful acting, movies of their time (1960s), emphasizing issues of their day, modestly dancing around King Henry and his list of wives. The movies, as the times in which they were made, were largely sexless on-screen, hinting at all the plot and intrigue behind the door and curtain, and beneath the bed sheets but never really exploring it further.

The Tudors opens the privy door, pulls back the thick curtain, and puts you in the royal bed of one of the most critical periods of Western history: the age of the Tudors. I never thought I would say this: to understand the times, the portrayal had to be this honest.

The Tudors show is a raw look at a crucial period of history and aptly pulls it off by setting its main characters in the contrasting shadows of Spain, France, the Roman Catholic Church, the Reformation, and the inner intrigue within England itself by dueling factions. You won't fall asleep. I found myself entranced: What will happen next?

If you enjoy beautiful costumes and historical sets, this is a show for you.

This is no series for the faint of heart. Make no mistake: if you're sensitive and unable to bear the realities of this time in history, then it is best a pass.

The Tudors leaves no stone unturned. The moral scab has been pulled off the period, and it bleeds in vivid colors and passions.
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Great show! I realy enjoy the characters. As a fan of historical fiction,This show is very entertaining and the costumes and sceenery are so pretty.
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Tudors is great, very interesting to see the plot twist through out the season. Would highly recommend this to anyone
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Loaded with political and personal manipulation, sex, betrayal, and beheading. What's not to love? And personally there is no more beautiful a woman than Natalie Dormer.
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