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The Tudors

2007 – 2010 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United Kingdom

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.

7.8(976 reviews)

65.0608% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Apr 1, 2007
Last air date: Jun 20, 2010
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 38
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland, Canada
Network / platform: Showtime
Creator / showrunner: Michael Hirst
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: TM Productions, Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Showtime Networks, Reveille Productions, Working Title, CBC

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Keywords

englandmonarchyroyal familytudoranne boleynking of englandhenry viiipalace intriguehistorical drama16th centurysimulated sex

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2007 · 10 episodes

Desperate for an heir, England's King Henry VIII shuns his wife Queen Katherine and casts his eye on the alluring Anne Boleyn, while Cardinal Wolsey's loyalty to the Catholic Church and the Pope strains his relationship to the king.

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Cast

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Henry VIII of England

Henry Cavill

Charles Brandon

Sarah Bolger

Mary Tudor

Max Brown

Edward Seymour

David O'Hara

Henry Howard

Lothaire Bluteau

Ambassador Charles de Marillac

Tamzin Merchant

Catherine Howard

Torrance Coombs

Thomas Culpepper

Anthony Brophy

Ambassador Eustace Chapuys

Laoise Murray

Princess Elizabeth Tudor

Eoin Murtagh

Prince Edward Tudor

Jake Hathaway

Prince Edward Tudor

Andrew McNair

Sir Thomas Seymour

Simon Ward

Bishop Stephen Gardiner

Joanne King

Jane Boleyn

Colm Wilkinson

Lord Darcy

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.8

976 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.800000000000001/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.800000000000001/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful