Becoming Elizabeth

2022•1 series•Entertainment / Drama

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Before she ascended the throne, young Elizabeth Tudor was an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court. With no clear heir, the death of King Henry the VIII sets into motion a scramble for power.

Episode 1Keep Your Knife Bright

Henry VIII's death plunges Elizabeth and her siblings into a deadly fight for the throne - Strong language, violence and sexual scenes

Episode 2You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head

As Christmas arrives, a masque leaves the Protestant king and his Catholic sister at odds - Str & discriminatory lang may offend/sex/may upset

Episode 3Either Learn or Be Silent

Plotters play games at a party as Elizabeth makes a choice with profound consequences - Strong language and sexual scenes

Episode 4Lighten Our Darkness

Strangers surround a shaken Elizabeth. Will anyone uncover her secrets from Chelsea? - Strong language and sexual scenes

Episode 5Necessity Compels Me to Plague You

A rash plan could prove Elizabeth's undoing. A bold move is made behind the king's back. - Very strong language, scenes of violence may upset

Episode 6What Cannot Be Cured

Danger circles Elizabeth as she's interrogated by Dudley. Edward faces the king's fury. - Very strong language and graphic violence

Episode 7To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face

Unshackled from his uncle's influence, the king pursues ruthless religious reforms - Strong & discriminatory lang may offend, violence

Episode 8To Death We Must Stoop

The king is ill, and the court that made an enemy of Catholics now faces being ruled by Mary - Strong language from the start and violence

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