Drama | History
Station:
Showtime (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2007-04-01
Rating:
9/10 from 4 users
Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars in this original, history-based drama series as 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.
TV Show Ended.
S4E8 - As It Should Be
The war with France is nearly lost when one of Henry's officers cleverly engineers a sudden victory, but the triumphant king's health has been weakened by the costly adventure; Brandon returns from France with a mistress.
Air Date: 06 Jun 2010 20:00 (CDT)
S4E9 - Secrets of the Heart
Powerful accusations of heresy are made against the queen but the ailing Henry has little interest; a chastened Lord Surrey faces the ultimate penalty for losing 600 men in an ill-advised action that nearly reignites war with France.
Air Date: 13 Jun 2010 20:00 (CDT)
S4E10 - Death of a Monarchy
Henry defeats one final political foe but faces his mortality after the deaths of both his best friend Charles Brandon and King Francis of France, and the ghosts of his former queens appear for a final confrontation.
Air Date: 20 Jun 2010 20:00 (CDT)