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The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the crown.

First Aired

2022-06-12
Last Aired

2022-08-07
Creator

Anya Reiss
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Canceled
Language

English
Network

Starz

Keywords:

queen elizabeth i royalty british history historical drama renaissance 16th century court intrigue

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Season 1

1. Keep Your Knife Bright

Following the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a d...More

Following the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in.Less

58mins 2022-06-12

2. You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your Head

Christmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Eli...More

Christmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her.Less

54mins 2022-06-19

3. Either Learn or Be Silent

The Lord Protector’s plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerat...More

The Lord Protector’s plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth’s 15th birthday as cover.Less

58mins 2022-06-26

4. Lighten Our Darkness

Having been sent away from Catherine and Thomas' household, Elizabeth is amongst strangers in the hous...More

Having been sent away from Catherine and Thomas' household, Elizabeth is amongst strangers in the house of Kat's brother-in-law Antony Denny, and terrified of anyone finding out her secrets from Chelsea Place.Less

57mins 2022-07-03

5. Necessity Compels Me to Plague You

Elizabeth is determined to not fall into the same traps she did when last she was at Chelsea. While th...More

Elizabeth is determined to not fall into the same traps she did when last she was at Chelsea. While the court has been rocked by Mary’s defiance, the Lord Somerset is still more concerned with the war in Scotland.Less

50mins 2022-07-10

6. What Cannot Be Cured

Both Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas’ actions, while Mary finds that she is the...More

Both Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas’ actions, while Mary finds that she is the only family member that the king can now trust.Less