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Becoming Elizabeth

2022Show1 season8 episodesTV-MA

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic736.2Rotten Tomatoes81%78%

A gripping, tense drama series about history and politics, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E6 "What Cannot Be Cured" 7.7

Episodes

7.4

Story

The queen you know. The girl you don’t.

The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the crown.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Period Piece
  • Royal Court
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Character Study
  • British History
  • Power Struggles
  • Melodramatic

Cast

24 of 34 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Justin Chadwick, Udayan Prasad, Catherine Morshead
Written by
Anya Reiss, Emily Ballou, Suhayla El Bushra
Produced by
Lisa Osborne
Music by
Tim Phillips

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Facts

June 12, 2022 · August 7, 2022 · Ended

First aired
June 12, 2022
Last aired
August 7, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

"Ass" in Ambassador, Dysfunctional Family, Best Friend +9

  • "Ass" in Ambassador
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Best Friend
  • Chronic Backstabbing Disorder
  • Pregnancy Scare
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Slut-Shaming
  • Adaptational Dye-Job
  • The Ghost
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Cliffhanger
  • Just Friends

12 of 44 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Becoming Elizabeth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Becoming Elizabeth?

Howdy

In the United States, Becoming Elizabeth streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Becoming Elizabeth worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 73).

How long does it take to watch Becoming Elizabeth?

8 h

About 8 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 59 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Is Becoming Elizabeth 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 Becoming Elizabeth use?

"Ass" in AmbassadorDysfunctional FamilyBest FriendChronic Backstabbing DisorderPregnancy ScareSibling RivalrySlut-ShamingAdaptational Dye-JobThe GhostDeliberate Values DissonanceCliffhangerJust Friendsand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including "Ass" in Ambassador, Dysfunctional Family, and Best Friend.