

In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.
In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.
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Rated Episodes
7.5
Best: S1E2
5.8
Worst: S1E1
The Hunt
S1 E2
The Wolf & the Lamb
S1 E4
The Golden City
S1 E5
The Second Son
S1 E1
Not So Much As Love As by Awe
S1 E3
War
S1 E7
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To change her family's fortunes, Mary Villiers convinces her son George to take action.
Mary resorts to drastic measures to help her son impress the king. George attempts to stand out from the crowd.
As Somerset puts George under pressure, Mary must find a way to persevere or risk losing everything.
Mary goes head-to-head with Lady Hatton, while George faces a daunting and dangerous trip to Scotland.
A crisis is triggered when Sir Walter Raleigh returns, driving a wedge between Mary, George and King James.
George risks everything as he navigates the affairs of the state, while Mary faces her own dire consequences.
George and Charles embark on a historical trip to Spain. Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power.