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The White Queen

2013Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

DramaWar & Politics
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic707.4Rotten Tomatoes80%82%

A tense, intriguing drama series about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E5 "War at First Hand" 7.8

Episodes

7.7

Story

Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the protracted conflict for the throne of England.

Feels like

  • Wars of the Roses Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Female Perspective History
  • Courtly Romance
  • Historical Biopic
  • Dynastic Conflict
  • Costume Epic
  • Ambition and Betrayal
  • Period Piece
  • Star-Crossed Lovers

Cast

24 of 58 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Colin Teague, Jamie Payne, James Kent
Written by
Philippa Gregory, Emma Frost, Malcolm Campbell
Produced by
Gina Cronk
Music by
John Lunn

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 16, 2013 · August 18, 2013 · Ended

First aired
June 16, 2013
Last aired
August 18, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

Cruel and Unusual Death, Sexual Karma, Undying Loyalty +9

  • Cruel and Unusual Death
  • Sexual Karma
  • Undying Loyalty
  • Incurable Cough of Death
  • Innocent Blue Eyes
  • Big, Thin, Short Trio
  • Crush Blush
  • White Stallion
  • Affectionate Gesture to the Head
  • You're Not My Father
  • The Sociopath
  • Sexless Marriage

12 of 170 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The White Queen?"

Questions about The White Queen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The White Queen?

PrimePhiloThe RokuStarzSpectrum On DemandHowdy

In the United States, The White Queen streams on Philo, Starz, Spectrum On Demand, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Prime and The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The White Queen worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 70).

How long does it take to watch The White Queen?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2013 to 2013.

Is The White Queen good for date night?

and 2 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does The White Queen use?

Cruel and Unusual DeathSexual KarmaUndying LoyaltyIncurable Cough of DeathInnocent Blue EyesBig, Thin, Short TrioCrush BlushWhite StallionAffectionate Gesture to the HeadYou're Not My FatherThe SociopathSexless Marriageand 158 more

TV Tropes lists 170 tropes for it, including Cruel and Unusual Death, Sexual Karma, and Undying Loyalty.