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Season 1
Pulling few punches and garnering its fair share of headlines as a result, The Tudors is a controversial, yet compelling period piece, that dramatically tells the story of the early years of King Henry VIII. Not for nothing, though, has it attracted its fair share of awards attention. For The Tudors is a complex drama, and not one to simplify its storylines. The young Henry, for instance, is exploring his muddled romances and his insecurities, against the challenges his kingdom is facing. It’s a plate-full for him to deal with, and in the hands of a superb performance from Jonathan Rhys Meyers--a real revelation in the role--as the young Henry, it’s all vividly and skillfully knitted together.
Pulling few punches and garnering its fair share of headlines as a result, The Tudors is a controversial, yet compelling period piece, that dramatically tells the story of the early years of King Henry VIII. Not for nothing, though, has it attracted its fair share of awards attention. For The Tudors is a complex drama, and not one to simplify its storylines. The young Henry, for instance, is exploring his muddled romances and his insecurities, against the challenges his kingdom is facing. It’s a plate-full for him to deal with, and in the hands of a superb performance from Jonathan Rhys Meyers--a real revelation in the role--as the young Henry, it’s all vividly and skillfully knitted together.
But The Tudors isn’t just about its central character, for there’s a terrific supporting cast at work too. Sam Neill’s Cardinal Wolsey, Jeremy Northam’s Thomas More and Natalie Dormer’s Ann Boleyn are just some who earn plaudits here. Behind the camera there’s the pen of Elizabeth writer Michael Hirst at work, and he too deserves much credit, clearly getting his teeth into the fascinating subject matter.
The Tudors is, undoubtedly, a graphic production, and earns its 15 certificate comfortably. It’s also been knocked for the liberties it takes with its history when putting its story across, with some justification. But it’s also most certainly terrific television, mixing in high production values with strong performances. In short, the ten episodes here will simply have you thirsting for the next series. Not before you’ve re-watched Season One a few times, though... --Jon Foster
Season 2
The Tudors: Season 2 begins with all the passion, violence and dark intrigue of the award-winning first series. King Henry (the dashing Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has appointed himself head of the Church of England. Meanwhile, upon the insistence of Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer), Henry breaks all contacts with Katherine and the noble Queen is banished from her court. Furthermore, a cook is blackmailed into poisoning a high-ranking bishop--then boiled alive for his crime. The Reformation has begun.
Synopsis
Focusing on the early years of King Henry VIII's reign, The Tudors looks at the colourful personal life and tremendously influential political life of the monarch. King Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) was obsessed with having a male heir, which led to him marrying six times. Rome's decision not to grant him a divorce led to him taking on the power of the Catholic Church, changing Christianity forever in England. Features all 20 episodes of the first and second series of The Tudors.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is hands down the best value DVD collection I have ever bought.
Each episode is like a mini film, the quality is fantastic, the acting is incredible, costumes are fabulously intricate and the script is enthralling.
I bought this DVD knowing I would be lying low recovering from surgery for a few days and wanted something longer than a 2 hour film to keep me occupied. I had no idea I would be glued to the set, watching episode after episode back to back over the course of the few days. And as soon as I had got to the end I restarted from episode 1 again.
Jonathan Rhys-Myers' Henry VIII is dark, exciting, attractive and very intense. The rest of the casting is perfect, including the sultry and provocative Anne Boleyn who manages to capture the King's heart and play him for her and her families advancement.
This is a visual treat, and provides an insight into the history and politics of the era with characters like Cardinal Wollsey, Thomas Moore, Oliver Cromwell, Henry VII, Anne Boleyn, Katherine of Aaragon, and the courts of France, Spain and Portugal.
Each episode is like a mini film, the quality is fantastic, the acting is incredible, costumes are fabulously intricate and the script is enthralling.
I bought this DVD knowing I would be lying low recovering from surgery for a few days and wanted something longer than a 2 hour film to keep me occupied. I had no idea I would be glued to the set, watching episode after episode back to back over the course of the few days. And as soon as I had got to the end I restarted from episode 1 again.
Jonathan Rhys-Myers' Henry VIII is dark, exciting, attractive and very intense. The rest of the casting is perfect, including the sultry and provocative Anne Boleyn who manages to capture the King's heart and play him for her and her families advancement.
This is a visual treat, and provides an insight into the history and politics of the era with characters like Cardinal Wollsey, Thomas Moore, Oliver Cromwell, Henry VII, Anne Boleyn, Katherine of Aaragon, and the courts of France, Spain and Portugal.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As long as you see this as pure entertainment it is a great series. I have bought this to go alongside the more factual based David Starkey series of the time and have found that as long as you do not use it for serious study it is an interesting take on Henry as a person. As we only have contemporary opinions to rely on about the man himself it is quite possible that this portrayal comes close on his attitudes and opinions even if some of the historical fact is distorted.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
These two series showcase the story of Anne Boleyn, the lady who "bewitched" Henry the Eighth and led to the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. This changed the course of history, as it led to England's break with Rome and the Catholic Church, and the establishment of the King as Head of the Church of England.
Meet the saucy and wily Anne Boleyn, the old fox Archbishop Wolsey, and the all-powerful King as they play out their parts on the stage of English history at one of its most dramatic times.
Visually stunning but annoyingly inaccurate if you are aware of the fashions of the period and the way Henry looked, this is nevertheless an entertaining, sexy production. I look forward to the next series.
Meet the saucy and wily Anne Boleyn, the old fox Archbishop Wolsey, and the all-powerful King as they play out their parts on the stage of English history at one of its most dramatic times.
Visually stunning but annoyingly inaccurate if you are aware of the fashions of the period and the way Henry looked, this is nevertheless an entertaining, sexy production. I look forward to the next series.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Gran serie
serie muy bien hecha y narrada, los capitulos se te pasan volando, ya estoy acabando la segunda temporada y esperando la tercer
Published 7 months ago by Enric Zapater
Entertainment Value
I didn't purchase this series for historical facts or an indepth knowledge of the Tudor age, it was purely for the entertainment value I thought I would get from it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mabon
FI DONC !
How could you dare to call it " an historic serie" ? Hysteric should be more appropriate , I suppose . Read more
Published 14 months ago by Catherine Carde
Good. But entertainment rather than history.
This is not a ducumentary - its entertainment! But I know so many people who have seen it and have gone on to study this period of history in more depth. Read more
Published 14 months ago by DAVID HUDSON
Good purchase
I bought from Brazil, 20 shipping days aprox. Excellent production in full HD, I recommend, certainly.
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Published 17 months ago by J. Gouveia
Great Show, Great boxset!
How did I miss this when it was shown on TV?
Great stuff, superb acting and juicy enough to keep me wanting more. Read more
Great stuff, superb acting and juicy enough to keep me wanting more. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Archie
a little bit of history
I didnt expect this tv show to be so good :-)
For those who are not History fans, this show should help them like History again (provided you like sex, blood and endless - and... Read more
For those who are not History fans, this show should help them like History again (provided you like sex, blood and endless - and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by M. Y. Ramanantsoa
Historical and wonderful
Excellent costuming, acting and authentic detail make this series pack well worth watching. After a few nights, I was forced to go out and buy Season 3!
Published 24 months ago by Mike Golding
entertaining but lacking depth
As someone interested in history I looked very much forward to watching the Tudors. I had not seen it on TV. Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by E. Smakman
Phenomenal value for US customers!
This set cannot be purchased anywhere else, in any format, for this low price. The show is not readily available in the US in blu-ray format, so US buyers should jump on this! Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by Tim Reid
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