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The Devil's Whore

2008Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

An intriguing, tense drama series about history and war, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E2 "Episode #1.2" 7.5

Episodes

7.3

Story

The Devil's Whore is a four-part television drama serial produced by Company Pictures for Channel 4, broadcast from 19 November to 10 December 2008. As the English Civil War rages, when both politics and religion divide the nation, spirited aristocrat Angelica Fanshawe is drawn to the anti-monarchist cause. She tells the story as England dares to execute its king and search for an alternative means of government.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • English Civil War
  • Political Intrigue
  • Female Perspective
  • Warfare & Society
  • Period Piece
  • Intense & Gritty
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Turmoil

Cast

24 of 40 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Marc Munden
Written by
Peter Flannery, Martine Brant
Produced by
Lance Samuels, Jake Lushingon
Music by
Murray Gold

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Facts

November 19, 2008 · December 10, 2008 · Ended

First aired
November 19, 2008
Last aired
December 10, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Crossdresser, Bookends, Period Drama +9

  • Crossdresser
  • Bookends
  • Period Drama
  • Love at First Sight
  • Hanging Around
  • Shoot the Rope
  • Eternal Sexual Freedom
  • Her Heart Will Go On
  • Disguised in Drag
  • Rule of Three
  • Someone to Remember Him By
  • Inspired by…

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Devil's Whore?"

Questions about The Devil's Whore

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Devil's Whore?

fuboTVPluto TV

In the United States, The Devil's Whore streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Devil's Whore worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7).

How long does it take to watch The Devil's Whore?

5 h

About 5 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 80 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2008.

Is The Devil's Whore good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

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

What tropes does The Devil's Whore use?

CrossdresserBookendsPeriod DramaLove at First SightHanging AroundShoot the RopeEternal Sexual FreedomHer Heart Will Go OnDisguised in DragRule of ThreeSomeone to Remember Him ByInspired by…and 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Crossdresser, Bookends, and Period Drama.