The era has been depicted on television countless times, especially in recent years.
Meanwhile, after a fire destroyed the cathedral, it presented the opportunity to build a new one.
The series was based onKen Folletts novel of the same name.
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The two eventually married, making her the first of his many wives.
The show was a continuation of the seriesThe White PrincessandThe White Queenandwas based on two novels by Philippa Gregory.
And as women, they were forced to be smarter and more creative than the men doing battle.
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The series lasted just one season.
Although it was based on a novel,The White Queendid have its roots in history.
The series ran for three seasons.
The series only lasted one season.
It only made sense to explore the era through his perspective inWill.
Although critics disliked it, audiences felt differently.
The series was based on the bookCatherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France, written byLeonie Frieda.
AlthoughThe Serpent Queenwas canceledafter two seasons, a spin-off series focusing on Queen Elizabeth I is in the works.
Mortons portrayal highlighted her difficult past and made her more sympathetic.
TVs messiest families have nothing onThe Borgias.
Irons was particularly impressive as Rodrigo.
Rylance brought a subtlety to the character, as well, in one of the shows best performances.
But at the same time, Mary was also drawn to his half-brother.
The series began with the buildup to his affair with the ill-fated Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer).
It ran from 2007 until 2010 and aired on Showtime.
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Like many shows based on real people and events, the series did take some creative liberties.
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