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Elizabeth R

1971Show1 season6 episodes

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

Summary

This historical mini-series documents the reign of Elizabeth I with each episode focusing on one dramatic period in the lengthy reign of the Virgin Queen, including her ascension to the throne, her various marital intrigues, her problems with her cousin Mary, Queen of Scots, and the threatened invasion of the Spanish Armada.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Elizabeth R episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Lion's Cub, 8.3
  2. S1 E2 The Marriage Game, 8.3
  3. S1 E3 Shadow in the Sun, 8.5
  4. S1 E4 Horrible Conspiracies, 8.7
  5. S1 E5 The Enterprise of England, 8.5
  6. S1 E6 Sweet England's Pride, 8.4

Cast

24 of 51 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Roderick Graham, Donald McWhinnie, Claude Whatham
Written by
Julian Mitchell, John Prebble, John Hale
Produced by
Roderick Graham

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Facts

February 17, 1971 · March 24, 1971 · Ended

First aired
February 17, 1971
Last aired
March 24, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Hope Spot, One-Steve Limit, Universally Beloved Leader +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Elizabeth R?"

Questions about Elizabeth R

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Elizabeth R?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, Elizabeth R streams on Britbox and BritBox. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Elizabeth R worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.6).

How long does it take to watch Elizabeth R?

9 h

About 9 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 85 minutes each, aired from 1971 to 1971.

Is Elizabeth R good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Elizabeth R use?

Hope SpotOne-Steve LimitUniversally Beloved LeaderThe DandyArtistic License – HistoryInformed FlawEvil MatriarchSave the VillainGory Discretion ShotGeneral FailureFive-Man BandThe Moleand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Hope Spot, One-Steve Limit, and Universally Beloved Leader.