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The Virgin Queen

2006Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

The Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of her sister's terror; through her great love affair with Robert Dudley; into her years of triumph over the Armada; and finally her old age and her last, enigmatic relationship with her young protégé, the Earl of Essex.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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The Virgin Queen episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.6
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 7.4

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Coky Giedroyc
Written by
Paula Milne
Produced by
Paul Rutman
Music by
Martin Phipps

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 22, 2006 · February 12, 2006 · Ended

First aired
January 22, 2006
Last aired
February 12, 2006
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, French, Latin
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

All Girls Want Bad Boys, 0% Approval Rating, Posthumous Character +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Virgin Queen?"

Questions about The Virgin Queen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Virgin Queen?

PBS MasterpieceThirteenWETA+

In the United States, The Virgin Queen streams on PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen, and WETA+. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Virgin Queen worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch The Virgin Queen?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2006.

Is The Virgin Queen good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Virgin Queen plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Virgin Queen use?

All Girls Want Bad Boys0% Approval RatingPosthumous CharacterDance of RomanceTough Leader FaçadeRevolving Door RevolutionFailed Future ForecastCulture ClashBalance of PowerCelibate HeroCold-Blooded TortureAwesome Moment of Crowningand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including All Girls Want Bad Boys, 0% Approval Rating, and Posthumous Character.