Oto zupełnie nowe spojrzenie na życie jednego z najsłynniejszych władców w historii Anglii! Nominowany do nagrody Emmy, laureat Złotego Globu Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("Elvis - Zanim został królem", "Mission: Impossible III") jako Król Henryk VIII uwodzi urokiem, żądzą władzy i pasją, tworząc "najgorętszy portret Henryka VIII w historii". Spragniony władzy i miłosnych uniesień monarcha, rządzi swym królestwem tak jak żyje - z bezwzględną żywiołowością i zapamiętaniem. Dynastia Tudorów - sezon pierwszy to odważny, szokujący i znakomicie zagrany serial, ukazujący nieopowiedzianą dotychczas historię tyrana, który rządził swym królestwem przy pomocy intryg, zbrodni i zdrad! W tym "pasjonującym i wyzywającym" obrazie znakomite kreacje tworzą także Sam Neill, Natalie Dormer, Jeremy Northam i Gabrielle Anwar.
Pulling few punches and garnering its fair share of headlines as a result, The Tudors is a controversial yet compelling period piece that dramatically tells the story of the early years of King Henry VIII. Not for nothing, though, has it attracted its fair share of awards attention.
The Tudors is a complex drama, and not one to simplify its storyline. The young Henry, for instance, is exploring his muddled romances and his insecurities against the challenges his kingdom is facing. Its a plateful for him to deal with, and in the hands of a superb performance from Jonathan Rhys Meyers--a real revelation in the role--as the young Henry, its all vividly and skillfully knitted together.
But The Tudors isnt just about its central character, for theres a terrific supporting cast at work here too. Sam Neills Cardinal Wolsey, Jeremy Northams Thomas More and Natalie Dormers Ann Boleyn are just some who earn plaudits here. Behind the camera theres the pen of writer Michael Hirst at work, and he too deserves much credit, clearly getting his teeth into the fascinating subject matter.
The Tudors is, undoubtedly, a graphic production, and earns its 15 certificate comfortably. Its also been knocked for the liberties it takes with history when putting its story across--with some justification. But its also most certainly terrific television, mixing high production values with strong performances. In short, the ten episodes here will simply have you thirsting for the next series. Not before youve re-watched season one a few times, though --Jon Foster
