What's it about?
The television series follows king Henry VIII of England (1491-1540) - the second Tudor king and one of the most well-known English monarchs in history. His fame comes from two things - his six wives and the English Reformation, which are both explored in the series.
Henry VIII
Henry is played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers - a very refreshing, yet not so conventional take on the character that is usually portrayed as the old, wide-shouldered man in his mid-fourties in films and television. The Tudors Henry is young, energetic, short-tempered, proud and lustful. Throughout the series he cheats on all his wives, executes those who displease him and breaks up with Rome.
Why watch it?
If you like charismatic actors and a love/hate relationship with their characters. If you'd like to see the glamorous court of 16th century royals and their intrigues, love and sex, as well as politics and religion of that time - this is a show for you. The Tudors is all about a dramatic storyline and
Ratings
8,1 - IMDb
56% - Rotten Tomatoes (for season 1)
Critics Reception
The Tudors is hugely criticised for its historical inaccuracies and lacking in depth. Almost at the end of the series the article 'What The Tudors has taught us' the author sarcastically lists all the things The Tudors got wrong in the attempt to create an entertaining, Hollywood-looking show. However, in 2008 (when the second season came out) The Hollywood reporter praised the cinematography, outstanding cast and called The Tudors "one of TV's finest dramas".
Reviews
What The Tudors has taught us, The Guardian
The Tudors, season 1, Rotten Tomatoes
The Tudors, Variety
Nasty, but Not So Brutish and Short, The New York Times
Review: Showtime's THE TUDORS, Dans Media Digest
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