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.
Episodes
The Second Son
To change her family's fortunes, Mary Villiers convinces her son George to take action.
The Hunt
Mary resorts to drastic measures to help her son impress the king. George attempts to stand out from the crowd.
Not So Much As Love As by Awe
As Somerset puts George under pressure, Mary must find a way to persevere or risk losing everything.
The Wolf & the Lamb
Mary goes head-to-head with Lady Hatton, while George faces a daunting and dangerous trip to Scotland.
The Golden City
A crisis is triggered when Sir Walter Raleigh returns, driving a wedge between Mary, George and King James.
The Queen Is Dead
George risks everything as he navigates the affairs of the state, while Mary faces her own dire consequences.
War
George and Charles embark on a historical trip to Spain. Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power.
Top Cast
Julianne Moore
Mary Villiers
Nicholas Galitzine
George Villiers
Tony Curran
King James I
Mark O'Halloran
Sir Francis Bacon
