The Tudors_
"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.
Created By
Michael Hirst
Network
Showtime
Episodes
38
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
FREE
9 countries
S
Sony One Amazon Channel
2 countries
Paramount+
1 country
Spectrum On Demand
1 country
fuboTV
1 country
Britbox Apple TV Channel
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Tudors has 4 seasons with 38 episodes spanning 2007-2010.
Rating
With a 7.8/10 rating from 801 votes, The Tudors is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Tudors first aired 19 years ago in 2007.
CAST (16)
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Henry VIII of England
Henry Cavill
Charles Brandon
Sarah Bolger
Mary Tudor
Max Brown
Edward Seymour
David O'Hara
Henry Howard
Lothaire Bluteau
Ambassador Charles de Marillac
Tamzin Merchant
Catherine Howard
Torrance Coombs
Thomas Culpepper
Anthony Brophy
Ambassador Eustace Chapuys
Laoise Murray
Princess Elizabeth Tudor
Eoin Murtagh
Prince Edward Tudor
JH
Jake Hathaway
Prince Edward Tudor
Andrew McNair
Sir Thomas Seymour
Simon Ward
Bishop Stephen Gardiner
Joanne King
Jane Boleyn
Colm Wilkinson
Lord Darcy
SEASONS (4 seasons, 38 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
In Cold Blood
Henry prepares for war with France but receives cautious counsel from the powerful Cardinal Wolsey, who urges a treaty; the king learns that his queen's…
02
Simply Henry
Henry contemplates an alliance with Holy Roman Emperor Charles V of Spain despite his "Field of Cloth of Gold" ceremony celebrating allegiance to France, and…
03
Wolsey, Wolsey, Wolsey!
A visit from Charles V forces Henry to conceal his growing disaffection from Queen Katherine, who is the influential Spanish monarch's aunt - even as…
04
His Majesty, The King
As a reward for his denunciation of Martin Luther, the Pope christens Henry “Defender of the Faith,” but a brush with death causes the king…
05
Arise, My Lord
Henry is shocked when he learns that his ally, Emperor Charles V of Spain, has released France's King Francis I from prison. He's equally surprised…
06
True Love
As King Henry gains in confidence, his displeasure with the way the Catholic church handles his request for an annulment of his marriage to Katherine…
07
Message to the Emperor
England's population is suffering, both from a lack of food and from a lethal plague called 'The Sweats'. As a result, King Henry feels depressed…
08
Truth and Justice
A papal envoy has come to discuss the annulment of the King's marriage to Katherine of Aragon, as requested by the King. The outcome of…
09
Look to God First
Cardinal Wolsey's fall is quick and pitiless. Stripped of office and authority, he is banished from the court and sent far from his much-beloved King.…
10
The Death of Wolsey
Cardinal Wolsey is down but not yet out. Although exiled, he tries to gather last-minute support from his old enemy, Queen Katherine. She hesitantly agrees…
SEASON 2
01
Everything is Beautiful
The King makes himself head of the Church of England while the Catholic Church fights a losing battle to control Henry VIII's desire for an…
02
Tears of Blood
Christmas at the Tudor court is a time for ringing in the new. Mistress Anne Boleyn has replaced the banished Queen Katherine. The King's chaplain,…
03
Checkmate
Henry's patience finally wears out and he marries Anne in secret, appoints his Lutheran chaplain Thomas Cranmer the head of the Church of England, and…
04
The Act of Succession
Sir Thomas More refuses to accept Henry's command that his people swear an oath of "allegiance and recognition of the King's supremacy" to both church…
05
His Majesty's Pleasure
Attempts to legitimise the King's marriage and increase his power hit unmovable obstacles as Sir Thomas More and Bishop Fisher insist that only God can…
06
The Definition of Love
As the Reformation gathers pace Sir Thomas Cromwell becomes ever more powerful as propagandist-in-chief of a new moral order. Royal confidence has given way to…
07
Matters of State
The English Reformation is in full swing. Queen Anne suffers from nightmares and feels threatened by Katherine and her daughter. Henry pays an unplanned visit…
08
Lady in Waiting
At Henry's command Jane Seymour is made a lady-in-waiting to Anne Boleyn, to the discomfort and suspicion of the Queen. When Henry is seriously injured…
09
The Act of Treason
Anne has lost a son and with it her last chance at a lasting marriage with Henry. The King's affections are shifting anyway: the Seymour…
10
Destiny and Fortune
Queen Anne is imprisoned in the Tower, awaiting her execution. The king granted her wish for a special executioner, but he is delayed and the…
SEASON 3
01
Civil Unrest
King Henry marries for the third time, taking as his queen the demure noblewoman Jane Seymour. A growing number of his subjects protest the king's…
02
The Northern Uprising
The uproar over the king's break with the Catholic Church turns into a full-blown rebellion that comes to be known as "The Pilgrimage of Grace."…
03
Dissention and Punishment
Henry reconciles with his estranged daughters Mary and Elizabeth in time for the Christmas holidays, but betrays and brutally suppresses the rebellion against him after…
04
The Death of a Queen
The leaders of the Pilgrimage of Grace uprising are put to death, but Brandon is disturbed by the cruelty and mercilessness of the suppression; Henry…
05
Problems in the Reformation
Henry remains in seclusion while mourning the queen's death, an opportunity that enemies of the crown seize to murder several friends of the court; Cromwell…
06
Search for a New Queen
Matchmaking begins in earnest as Cromwell schemes to secure the Reformation by marrying Henry to a Protestant wife - but the king's marital reputation precedes…
07
Protestant Anne of Cleves
War looms with France and Spain aligning against England with backing from Rome, so Henry agrees to a politically fortuitous marriage with Anne of Cleves…
08
The Undoing of Cromwell
Henry moves swiftly to annul his loveless marriage to Anne of Cleves, and beds a new mistress, 17-year-old Katherine Howard; Princess Mary falls in love…
SEASON 4
01
Moment of Nostalgia
A long hot summer, thirty years into the reign of King Henry VIII, and well into middle age, Henry takes his fifth wife, Katherine Howard.…
02
Sister
Thomas Culpepper - Henry VIII’s newest servant - continues to make eyes at his King’s young bride, Katherine Howard. Her servant suggests seduction. While the…
03
Something For You
Buoyed by the happiness that a young wife brings an aging man, Henry is noticeably more tolerant and forgiving than he once was. Such goodwill…
04
Natural Ally
Rejuvenated by his tour of the north of England, Henry feels a new man and longs after his new Queen; unaware that her affections are…
05
Bottom Of The Pot
Lord Hertford’s investigation into allegations of the Queen’s infidelities moves with speed. Deeply upset by revelations of his beloved young wife’s sexual past, Henry weeps.…
06
You Have My Permission
Unmarried once more Henry reflects on his dynasty and orders a new Act of Parliament which restores the succession rights of his two daughters, the…
07
Sixth And The Final Wife
Henry marries Catherine Parr - his sixth and final wife. A loving step-mother and compassionate companion, Catherine is liked and respected by all at court…
08
As It Should Be
The siege of Boulogne is a long, expensive and difficult military campaign that is finally won by Henry’s troops at great financial and human cost.…
09
Secrets of the Heart
Henry VIII’s health is on the slide: the recent siege of Boulogne has taken its toll on his aging body and his ulcerous leg is…
10
Death of a Monarchy
Finale - Henry’s thoughts turn to his own mortality with the news that his long-time friend and sometimes foe King Francis, and his unshakable soldier…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
38
Episodes
55 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Michael Hirst
NETWORKS (1)
Showtime
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Tudors about?
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.
Where can I watch The Tudors?
The Tudors is available on Prime Video, Sony One Amazon Channel, Paramount+, Spectrum On Demand, fuboTV. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Tudors have?
The Tudors has 4 seasons with 38 episodes total.
Who created The Tudors?
The Tudors was created by Michael Hirst.
Who stars in The Tudors?
The cast of The Tudors includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Sarah Bolger, Max Brown, David O'Hara.
What is the rating of The Tudors?
The Tudors has a rating of 7.8 out of 10 based on 801 votes on TMDB.
Is The Tudors still running?
The Tudors has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
