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The White Princess

2017·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA

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The White Princess fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Violence6

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Love to the death.

The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.
Historical DramaRoyal IntriguePolitical Power StrugglePeriod PieceWar of the RosesCharacter-DrivenEmotionalDramatic RomanceHigh Stakes

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The White Princess

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The White Princess legally?

The White Princess is included with a subscription to Philo, BritBox, Spectrum On Demand, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video. 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 White Princess worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The White Princess rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual content

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

How many seasons does The White Princess have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is The White Princess 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 White Princess?

Critics73
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The White Princess much the same way.

When did The White Princess air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is The White Princess in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The White Princess?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The White Princess in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The White Princess use?

Annoying ArrowsPost-Rape TauntBetter Living Through EvilCasting GagFrontline GeneralWedding/Death JuxtapositionScrew Politeness, I'm a Senior!You're Not My MotherArranged MarriageSuspiciously Similar SubstituteBloody Hallucinations of GuiltPrince Charmingand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for The White Princess, including Annoying Arrows, Post-Rape Taunt, Better Living Through Evil.