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The Six Wives of Henry VIII

1970Show1 season6 episodesTV-PG

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

A moving, nostalgic drama series about history and a real life story, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Catherine Parr" 8.4

Episodes

8.2

Story

A six-episode dramatisation of Henry VIII's relationships with each of his six wives. Each episode, with a different writer, is devoted to one wife, and is a complete play in itself.

Feels like

  • Classic British Drama
  • Historical Biography
  • Royal Court Intrigue
  • Marital Drama
  • Political Maneuvering
  • Character Study
  • Educational History
  • Lavish Period Piece
  • Power Dynamics
  • Renaissance England

Cast

24 of 42 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
John Glenister, Naomi Capon
Written by
John Prebble, Nick McCarty, Rosemary Anne Sisson
Produced by
Mark Shivas, Ronald Travers

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Facts

February 5, 1970 · Ended · 1 season · 6 episodes

Last aired
February 5, 1970
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Whole Episode Flashback, Adaptation Dye-Job, Screw This, I'm Outta Here! +9

  • Whole Episode Flashback
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Can't Get Away with Nuthin'
  • Blackmail
  • I Was Quite a Looker
  • Pet the Dog
  • Manchild
  • Historical Beauty Update
  • Ugly Guy, Hot Wife
  • Gorgeous Period Dress
  • Insistent Terminology

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Six Wives of Henry VIII?"

Questions about The Six Wives of Henry VIII

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Where can I stream The Six Wives of Henry VIII?

BritBox

In the United States, The Six Wives of Henry VIII streams on BritBox. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Six Wives of Henry VIII worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4).

Is The Six Wives of Henry VIII okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Six Wives of Henry VIII?

9 h

About 9 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 88 minutes each.

Is The Six Wives of Henry VIII plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Six Wives of Henry VIII good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

What tropes does The Six Wives of Henry VIII use?

Whole Episode FlashbackAdaptation Dye-JobScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Can't Get Away with Nuthin'BlackmailI Was Quite a LookerPet the DogManchildHistorical Beauty UpdateUgly Guy, Hot WifeGorgeous Period DressInsistent Terminologyand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Whole Episode Flashback, Adaptation Dye-Job, and Screw This, I'm Outta Here!.