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The Tudors

2007·Show
38Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA

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The Tudors fingerprint

High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

It's Good to Be King.

The Tudors is a history-based drama series following the young, vibrant King Henry VIII, a competitive and lustful monarch who navigates the intrigues of the English court and the human heart with equal vigor and justifiable suspicion.
Tudor Court IntrigueHistorical Drama RomancePolitical MachinationsReligious ReformationRoyal Power StrugglesSensual & ProvocativeBiographical FictionHigh-Stakes DiplomacyDynastic Tragedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Tudors

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Where can I stream The Tudors legally?

The Tudors is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tudors worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tudors rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and strong language.

How many seasons does The Tudors have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 38 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

Is The Tudors based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tudors?

Critics68
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate The Tudors higher (79) than critics (68). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Tudors air?

It ran from 2007 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is The Tudors in?

EnglishPortugueseLatinFrenchSpanishGermanItalian

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Latin, French, Spanish, German, Italian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Tudors?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tudors in 133 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tudors use?

Hollywood OldGorgeous Period DressGenre BlindKarma HoudiniBilingual BonusStealth InsultPretty in MinkBlatant LiesManipulative BitchPimped-Out DressHistorical Hero UpgradeMeaningful Echoand 179 more

TV Tropes lists 191 storytelling tropes for The Tudors, including Hollywood Old, Gorgeous Period Dress, Genre Blind.