The Tudors
This Showtime drama focuses on the early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40-year reign (1509-1547) of England. The series looks at Henry's famous female companions like Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn and delves into his relationships with important figures like Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Wolsey (head of the Catholic Church of England during its break with Rome) and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, who was Henry's best friend and unofficial adviser.
S4, EP10 "Death of a Monarchy"
Henry defeats a political foe but faces his mortality; the ghosts of Henry's queens appear.
S4, EP9 "Secrets of the Heart"
Accusations of heresy are made against the queen; Lord Surrey faces the ultimate penalty.
S4, EP8 "As It Should Be"
One of Henry's officers engineers a sudden victory; the king's health is weakened; Brandon returns from France.
S4, EP7 "Sixth and the Final Wife"
Henry marries Catherine Parr; Catherine stabilizes Henry's household.
