Anne Boleyn
Anne Boleyn

Anne Boleyn

2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

The final months of Boleyn's life, her struggle with Tudor England's patriarchal society, her desire to secure a future for her daughter, Elizabeth, and the brutal reality of her failure to provide Henry with a male heir.

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IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users71%
Director: Lynsey MillerGenres: Drama, History, Biography

Plot Summary

The three-part drama focuses on the final months of Anne Boleyn's life, exploring her rise and dramatic fall from power. It delves into the intense political machinations of the Tudor court and Anne's struggles to secure a future for herself and her daughter. The series highlights her strength and defiance in the face of mounting accusations and her ultimate downfall.

Critical Reception

The series received mixed reviews, with praise for Jodie Turner-Smith's performance but criticism directed at the pacing and historical accuracy. Some viewers appreciated the modern interpretation and focus on Anne's perspective, while others found it failed to capture the complexity of the historical period.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jodie Turner-Smith delivers a compelling performance as Anne Boleyn.
  • The series offers a fresh, modern perspective on a familiar historical figure.
  • Criticism of the script's pacing and historical liberties detracted from the overall impact.

Google audience: Audience reviews were divided, with some appreciating the fresh take on Anne Boleyn and Jodie Turner-Smith's performance. Others felt the series was slow-paced and lacked depth in its historical portrayal.

Fun Fact

Jodie Turner-Smith, who plays Anne Boleyn, is a descendant of Anne's lady-in-waiting, Jane Tempest.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

This miniseries started out with an odd moment for me (and only me, I expect). The camera panned early in the first scene to an actor I thought was Mark Rylance, a great actor who actually played Cromwell in another version of this historic...