Becoming Elizabeth
Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown.
- Metascore73
- 2022-2022
- 1 season
- Starz
- Documentary, Drama
- TV-MA
Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to secure the crown.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
Keep Your Knife Bright
Sun, Jun 12, 2022 59 mins
Following the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in. With Spain circling, the nine-year-old Edward takes the throne, with his uncle, the Duke of Somerset, becoming both mentor, and representative as Lord Protector. As De Facto king, Somerset, along with his oldest friend John Dudley, try to secure a victory in Scotland to secure the new king's reputation. Meanwhile, the Lord Protector's brother - Thomas Seymour - pursues a different route to power; the Queen Dowager Catherine Parr... who has just taken the Princess Elizabeth into her home. Elizabeth is unsure who to trust, but is quickly enamoured with the charming Thomas, imagining him a possible husband, little knowing he is on his way to becoming her stepfather.
Episode 2
You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head
Sun, Jun 19, 2022 55 mins
Christmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary, furious at Catherine's remarriage, demands she leave them both and come live with her. Thomas's brother the Lord Protector Somerset tries to keep the peace between the siblings as Pedro returns from Scotland with the news of French invasion as tempers fray at the newly formed court. At home Elizabeth is torn between duty to her sister, her love for Catherine and the growing attention of Thomas which both excites and scares her. As the Dudley family join the Chelsea household for a hunt, and Elizabeth is reunited with childhood friend Robert Dudley, she finds herself left with a choice about where she wants to stand in this world, and who she wants to be.
Episode 3
Either Learn or Be Silent
Sun, Jun 26, 2022 59 mins
The Lord Protector's plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth's 15th birthday as cover.
Episode 4
Lighten Our Darkness
Sun, Jul 3, 2022 58 mins
The aftermath of the party has left Elizabeth alone and amongst strangers, and terrified of anyone discovering the truth of what went on in Chelsea.
Episode 5
Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
Sun, Jul 10, 2022 51 mins
Elizabeth's successful return to court and favour is threatened as she is approached with a reckless plan.
Episode 6
What Cannot Be Cured
Sun, Jul 17, 2022 59 mins
Both Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas' actions whilst Mary finds that she is the only family that the king can now trust.
Episode 7
To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face
Sun, Jul 31, 2022 54 mins
There is a new Lord Protector and Mary and Elizabeth both find themselves at the mercy of the new regime and their zealous little brother.
Episode 8
To Death We Must Stoop
Sun, Aug 7, 2022 57 mins
The king is sick and the court that made an enemy of Catholics now face the possibility of being ruled by one as Mary rides to Whitehall. Mary and Elizabeth are briefly reunited in their love for their sick brother.
