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Charles II: The Power and The Passion

2003Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A gripping, slow-burning drama series about history and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E1 "Episode #1.1" 7.7

Episodes

7.6

Story

Charles II: The Power & the Passion is a four-part television miniseries, broadcast on BBC One from 16 November to 7 December 2003. The series depicts the reign of Charles II, covering the period just before his Restoration in 1660. It focuses on his conflicts with Parliament, his relationships with his mistresses—particularly Barbara Villiers—and his efforts to restore England after the Civil War. When shown in the United States, as The Last King: The Power and the Passion of King Charles II, nearly an hour was removed for broadcast by the A&E Network. The edits often make little regard for either the full production's continuity or coherence.

Feels like

  • British Historical Drama
  • Royal Biography
  • Political Intrigue
  • Restoration Era
  • Courtly Life
  • Character-Driven
  • Educational Content
  • Power Struggles
  • Period Piece
  • Richly Detailed

Cast

24 of 42 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joe Wright
Written by
Adrian Hodges
Produced by
Lee Morris, Kate Harwood, Emilio Nunez
Music by
Rob Lane

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Facts

November 16, 2003 · December 7, 2003 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 2003
Last aired
December 7, 2003
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Evil Matriarch, Culture Clash, In the Back +9

  • Evil Matriarch
  • Culture Clash
  • In the Back
  • Effeminate Misogynistic Guy
  • Brother–Sister Team
  • The Conscience
  • One-Liner
  • Pimped-Out Dress
  • Requisite Royal Regalia
  • Honorary Uncle
  • The Mistress
  • Fanservice

12 of 36 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Charles II: The Power and The Passion?"

Questions about Charles II: The Power and The Passion

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Where can I stream Charles II: The Power and The Passion?

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In the United States, Charles II: The Power and The Passion streams on Britbox and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Charles II: The Power and The Passion worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch Charles II: The Power and The Passion?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2003 to 2003.

Is Charles II: The Power and The Passion good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Charles II: The Power and The Passion use?

Evil MatriarchCulture ClashIn the BackEffeminate Misogynistic GuyBrother–Sister TeamThe ConscienceOne-LinerPimped-Out DressRequisite Royal RegaliaHonorary UncleThe MistressFanserviceand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Evil Matriarch, Culture Clash, and In the Back.