Search

The Tudors Episode: "The Tudors"

Season 1, Episode 10
Episode Synopsis: In the first-season finale, the exiled Cardinal Wolsey plots a return to court; new chancellor Thomas More vows to use his power to go after “newfangled, erroneous [religious] sects”; the King contemplates taking divorce matters into his own hands; Anne rankles ladies of the court with a verbal attack on Queen Katherine. Original Air Date: Jun 10, 2007

June 10, 2007: The Consummation

I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the opening scene of tonight’s episode. Wait, let me explain. Not only did they employ some fancy camerawork to get their point across, but there was a well-timed, ahem, pin prick. But mostly what impressed me was Henry’s restraint. He could have found any willing maiden to satisfy his “need,” but he wanted to remain true to Anne. If I had any doubt before about Henry’s devotion to Anne, I don’t now.Highlights:Suffolk and Norfolk are appointed copresidents of the council. Suffolk, as always, is pleased by any favor the king shows him. Norfolk was not so pleased to share his title. Norfolk also had to remind Brandon that Wolsey is still a threat, even if he is banished to York.Banishment doesn’t suit Wolsey. After futilely writing to Anne for help in restoring himself to the king’s favor, he decides to employ another cunning and much more dangerous tactic: He writes to Katherine and to the pope. The... read more

Advertisement
Premiered: April 01, 2007, on Showtime
Rating: TV-MA
User Rating: (158 ratings)
Add Your Rating: 1 stars2 stars3 stars4 stars5 stars
Premise: A chronicle of the early years in the reign of England's King Henry VIII from 1520 to '30, when he divorced his first wife, Katherine of Aragon.

Cast
The Tudors: The King, the Queen, and the Mistress
Buy The Tudors: The King, the Queen, and the Mistress from Amazon.com
From Simon Spotlight Entertainment (Paperback)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarnostarnostarhalfstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $10.20 (as of 12/27/09 11:28 AM EST - more info)
The Tudors: It's Good to Be King
Buy The Tudors: It's Good to Be King from Amazon.com
From Simon Spotlight Entertainment (Paperback)
Average Customer Review: nostarnostarnostarstarstar
Usually ships in 24 hours
Buy New: $11.66 (as of 12/27/09 11:28 AM EST - more info)

more The Tudors products

Advertisement