The Tudors - Série 1

Season 1 of Hirst's The Tudors on Showtime ushered in a new era of popularity for historical series for viewers accustomed to thinking, enjoying taboo subjects, and boldly choosing among the best of the best TV dramas on offer (in addition to Showtime, such programming has long been represented by HBO and, more recently, Starz). The story is familiar enough; the Boleyn family's entanglements with Henry VIII have inspired cinema since the beginning, from Méliès and Lubitsch to Chadwick in recent years. However, the retelling of Korda's The Private Life of Henry VIII (1933) remains legendary. So what is the royal court like with Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the lead role? Initially, it’s fairly straightforward, sleek, and calm (like Catherine of Aragorn) and therefore ideal for the invasion of Boleyn's girls. Sam Neill and Henry Cavill are also great in supporting roles. There are allegedly some historical inaccuracies, but those were never the issue in the first place. What is important is the general awareness of the culture of the Tudors, the humanization of names from history textbooks, and the excitement of the audience's imagination. As well as a passion for intrigue and reformation. And there's plenty of that. Inspired, viewers will then study literature on their own. (09/24/2017)