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

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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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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213 of 221 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Dazzlingly beautiful, and a great invitation to study the period May 12, 2008

By Anne Rice

Format:DVD

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

By Melissa Niksic VINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD

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.... Read more ›

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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

By AkashaReign

Format:DVD

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

By Humberto Funesto

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.... Read more ›

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