Beginning in season 1 when henry viii was growing desperate for an heir and growing distant from his first wife, the series moves quickly to the period when anne boleyn became his obsession. Katherine had been raised in a house for wayward young ladies and, unbeknownst to the king, had a dubious sexual past, which came back to haunt her when her former lover francis dereham arrived at court threatening to reveal their former. Click the blue highlighted links to view the characters pages, which contain more detailed information. Speaking of hirst, id love you to recap michael hirsts vikings. Though it isnt the most complex or thoughtprovoking drama around, the tudors contains stunning period detail, some sturdy acting, and just enough intrigue. Thomas tallis in episode 1 thomas tallis is a musician, singer and composer whose burgeoning career forms a small subplot of season one of the tudors. King henry viii, the young and ambitious monarch of england, prepares for war with france but is dissuaded by the diplomatic manipulation of his powerful lord chancellor, cardinal wolsey, who proposes that the king sponsor a treaty of universal peace. By the time henry 8 came to marry his fifth wife, he was 49 years old and she a mere 15. Only henry, charles brandon, and mary are still alive from this photo.
You can various bits of trivia about these the tudors stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. Henry as charles brandon, duke of suffolk, on the and final season of the tudors. A spiritual successor to the tudors called the borgias based on the life of other figures of the renaissance, rodrigo borgia aka pope alexander vi and his family, began airing april 2011. From season 2 onwards, the show follows more closely with the real historical events of henrys life, though i agree with the fact that he got carried away when writing the first season. There was obviously a lot of effort to make it look good the sets and the costumes in particular reflect hard work and attention to detail. Its interesting how in the first season of the tudors, a pair of nongay historical figures thomas tallis and william compton were depicted as having a romantic relationship, and at the time many in the audience thought that this plot was just one of the shows twists and turns, that it must be going somewhere. Today, instead, i will bring you the end of season 1 of the tudors. The tudors season 1 episode 3 recap the armchair anglophile. Find images and videos about henry cavill and tudor on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. Jonathan rhys meyerss king henry viii boosted this series to be one of showtimes highest rated to date. His name is mentioned again in the seventh episode of season two by anne, alluding to his charitable work when she reprimands cromwell for being greedy with assets taken from dissolved abbeys. The tudors tv series 20072010 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The tudors took 2 seasons just to get through henrys second wife. See more ideas about tudor costumes, tudor and renaissance fashion. This list includes all of the the tudors main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show youll find them below. The tudors season 2 episode still example of a tudor style gown. Thomas fully explains the origins of the tudors, and is a short, quick read. Though it isnt the most complex or thoughtprovoking drama around, the tudors contains stunning period.
Thomas more, wolsey, william compton, duke of buckingham, katherine, margaret tudor, anne boleyn, george boleyn. A lot of characters and actors left the tudors in the break between seasons 1 and 2. When wallis took over the role for the third season, most of briems scenes were refilmed for the recap in the season opener. Mining one of historys most infamous figures to create a rich episodic drama, showtimes the tudors takes on the early life of king henry viii, played by jonathan rhys meyers match point.
In the second season sir humphrey, ann boleyns brother, several other men, and then ann boleyn all lose their heads. In the fourth season culpepper and the kings skinny blonde wife lose their heads. The show is scheduled to return this spring but until then, fans and newcomers alike can see all ten episodes from the debut season on showtimeparamountcbss recentlyreleased the complete first season dvd set. Bypassing the typical costume drama for a more scandalous take on the times, the tudors will focus on the rarely dramatized, tumultuous early years of king henry 8s. Henry cavill as charles brandon, duke of suffolk, jonathan rhys meyers as ki. The tudors publicity still of anita briem the first actress to portray jane seymour. Some of the most fascinating characters in the show are those who figure out the link between henrys libido and his exercise of powerincluding boleyns own father nick dunning, who encourages ann to keep up the good work. It also trimmed its cast according to the stories it was telling each season and some of the secondary cast end up having to be multi taskers. The tudors season 1 episode 2 the anne boleyn files. In addition to his famous female consorts, his more than 20 years of marriage to catherine of aragon, and his infamous dalliance with anne boleyn, the series delves into henrys notable political relationships and his move to divorce england from the roman. The unthinkable comes to pass, cardinal wolsey is stripped of his powers and authority.
The first series takes a look at the often overlooked, early political relationships as well as henrys trysts with such. The tudors season 1 2 3 4 bluray region complete series. In season 1, he wins a hundred crown bet with henry by charming the pants literally off the duke of buckinghams daughter. The tudors is the epic new series that reveals the scandalous life of t.
Chrimes is a little dry, like most of the series, but is a very, very good reference for henry viiis father. Season 1 desperate for an heir, englands king henry viii shuns his wife queen katherine and casts his eye on the alluring anne boleyn, while cardinal wolseys loyalty to the catholic church and the pope strains his relationship to the king. The tudors cast list, including photos of the actors when available. Watch a few episodes, read the real history so that you arent caught in an inaccuracy at your next party, and see if you arent compelled to. Test your knowledge on this television quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. The smart characters run for the hills and stay far away from the king. He is presented as a bisexual youth who is devoted to his music but gradually begins to find other things in life to appreciate. Henry cavill on the tudors season 1 promo shots tudor. The tudors tudor costumes, tudor fashion, medieval fashion.
Jan 01, 2020 every season the tudors decided on a set number of storylines it was going to follow, it is part of what kept the pacing so tight. Jan 31, 2012 today, instead, i will bring you the end of season 1 of the tudors. The tudors season 1 episode 1 in cold blood summary the episode opens at ducal palace, urbino, italy, in 1518, with the brutal assassination of henry viiis uncle, the english ambassador, by the french. Production design is very commendable for the research and attention given to details on the costumes, set pieces, jewelries and other props used in each season. The complete first season, disc 4 season finale play bonus features production design costume design tudors historical sites free. Henry cavill the tudors and hbo series a few promo highquality pictures of the tudors characters. King henry viii played by jonathan rhys meyers, henry viii was the young, attractive monarch of england who ruled for nearly forty years. He does the same with henrys sister margaret, which henry is much less amused by. There was obviously a lot of effort to make it look good the sets and the costumes in. Its something about the slicked back hair, which is somehow getting more brunette with age. The following is a list of characters in the tudors. Dec 24, 2018 a lot of characters and actors left the tudors in the break between seasons 1 and 2. Now the emperor has captured the pope in italy, cardinal woolsey promises the king to get a mandate from the cardinals to handle henrys divorce demand and personally goes to paris in triumph, to sign a treaty with the french king francis i.
This costume drama features englands splendid renaissance dynasty under king henry viii. The tudors season 1 episode 1 the anne boleyn files. Henry vii of the yale english monarchs series by s. Tudors the complete first season dvd, 2008, 4disc set. The tudors is a historybased 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. The series formally debuted on showtime on april 1, 2007, and the fourth and final season ended june 20, 2010.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the tudors with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. Anthony knivert, princess margaret tudor, queen catherine of aragon, king henry viii, charles brandon. The image measures 2918 4378 pixels and was added on 5 july noblewoman or courtier from calgoran something bristal might wear as catleen. King henry viii romances third wife jane seymour and ruthlessly quashes an uprising of rebels protesting englands break with rome. The first series takes a look at the often overlooked, early political relationships. Henrys sordid story is concluded in a truncated manner that nevertheless provides closure, although viewers may feel that the rulers most interesting. The tudors season 1 by charles mcdougall charles mcdougall. Please do feel free to add any inaccuracies you have spotted in the comments section below. Though season 1 was packedfull of plotlines and condensation it doesnt look as such. The cast led by jonathan rhys meyers selected to play the major characters who appeared throughout seasons 1 to 4 were all superb in their role portrayal. Katherine had been raised in a house for wayward young ladies and, unbeknownst to the king, had a dubious sexual past, which came back to haunt her when her former lover francis dereham arrived at court threatening to reveal their former sexual relationship.
The tudors focuses on the life and romances of the young king henry viii. After henry took his dead brother arthurs bride, he was propelled into the limelight and the foundations were laid for one of the most spectacular reigns in english history. The characters are about as well fleshed out as a dramatic piece can make them, and they are generally not 2 dimensional at that. The tudors season 1 episode 2 simply henry the episode opens with henry viii arriving at val dor, the valley of gold, where the field of the cloth of gold meeting between the french and english kings is to take place.
This chap, callum blue took the relatively slight role of anthony knivert in between two meatier tv roles mason in dead like me 200304 and a turn as smallvilles general zod 20092011. In april 2007, the show was renewed for a second season, 3 and in that month the bbc announced it had acquired exclusive united kingdom broadcast rights for the series, which it started to broadcast on 5 october 2007. He was the perfect renaissance prince, but his first wife katherine of aragons failure to produce a male. Henry is still besotted with anne boleyn, queen catherine asks a diplomat to appeal to her habsburg relatives. Jonathan rhys meyers is henry viii as never seen before. The tudors cast list of all the tudors actors and actresses. The tudors season 1 2 3 4 bluray region complete series all. The tudors presents the rarely dramatized, tumultuous early years of king henry viiis nearly 40year reign 150947.
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