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.
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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 7.51.
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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
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10 episodes • 2007Avg: 7.5Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In Cold Blood | Apr 1, 2007 | 7.4 |
| 2 | Simply Henry | Apr 8, 2007 | 8.1 |
| 3 | Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey! | Apr 15, 2007 | 7.0 |
| 4 | His Majesty, The King | Apr 22, 2007 | 8.1 |
| 5 | Arise, My Lord | Apr 29, 2007 | 6.8 |
| 6 | True Love | May 6, 2007 | 8.1 |
| 7 | Message to the Emperor | May 13, 2007 | 6.9 |
| 8 | Truth and Justice | May 20, 2007 | 8.1 |
| 9 | Look to God First | May 27, 2007 | 7.8 |
| 10 | The Death of Wolsey | Jun 3, 2007 | 6.8 |
10 episodes • 2008Avg: 7.2
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everything is Beautiful | Mar 30, 2008 | 7.0 |
| 2 | Tears of Blood | Apr 6, 2008 | 6.2 |
| 3 | Checkmate | Apr 13, 2008 | 7.9 |
| 4 | The Act of Succession | Apr 20, 2008 | 8.2 |
| 5 | His Majesty's Pleasure | Apr 27, 2008 | 6.7 |
| 6 | The Definition of Love | May 4, 2008 | 6.5 |
| 7 | Matters of State | May 11, 2008 | 6.8 |
| 8 | Lady in Waiting | May 18, 2008 | 7.6 |
| 9 | The Act of Treason | May 25, 2008 | 6.8 |
| 10 | Destiny and Fortune | Jun 1, 2008 | 8.6 |
8 episodes • 2009Avg: 7.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Unrest | Apr 5, 2009 | 6.6 |
| 2 | The Northern Uprising | Apr 12, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 3 | Dissention and Punishment | Apr 19, 2009 | 7.0 |
| 4 | The Death of a Queen | Apr 26, 2009 | 7.9 |
| 5 | Problems in the Reformation | May 3, 2009 | 6.7 |
| 6 | Search for a New Queen | May 10, 2009 | 6.5 |
| 7 | Protestant Anne of Cleves | May 17, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 8 | The Undoing of Cromwell | May 24, 2009 | 7.1 |
10 episodes • 2010Avg: 7.8
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moment of Nostalgia | Apr 11, 2010 | 6.1 |
| 2 | Sister | Apr 18, 2010 | 7.9 |
| 3 | Something For You | Apr 25, 2010 | 7.9 |
| 4 | Natural Ally | May 2, 2010 | 7.9 |
| 5 | Bottom Of The Pot | May 9, 2010 | 6.8 |
| 6 | You Have My Permission | May 16, 2010 | 8.2 |
| 7 | Sixth And The Final Wife | May 23, 2010 | 8.4 |
| 8 | As It Should Be | Jun 6, 2010 | 8.1 |
| 9 | Secrets of the Heart | Jun 13, 2010 | 8.1 |
| 10 | Death of a Monarchy | Jun 20, 2010 | 8.4 |
