The Tudors
“It's Good to Be King.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 38 Episodes
55 min per episode
2007 – 2010
Premiered: Sun, Apr 1, 2007
Michael HirstLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 10: “Death of a Monarchy”
Finale - Henry’s thoughts turn to his own mortality with the news that his long-time friend and sometimes foe King Francis, and his unshakable soldier Charles Brandon, are each dying. As he faces death, Henry encounters the ghosts of his former wives who each get a chance to confront him. Hans Holbein paints a last, iconic portrait of the Tudor King.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Tudors: Season 1 Trailer!
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-22
Cast & Creators
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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
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Hirst
Michael Hirst
Trevor Morris
Ousama Rawi
James Flynn, Ben Silverman, Teri Weinberg, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Morris
Original Music Composer
Ousama Rawi
Director of Photography
Joan Bergin
Costume Design
Tom Conroy
Production Design
Michael Hirst
Writer
Bob Munroe
Producer
John Weber
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Tudors about?
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.
How many seasons does The Tudors have?
The Tudors comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Tudors?
Key cast members in The Tudors include Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Sarah Bolger, Max Brown, David O'Hara.
Who created or directed The Tudors?
The Tudors was developed and directed by Michael Hirst.