Overview

• The series premiered on PBS Masterpiece on March 23, 2025, adapting the final book in Hilary Mantel's acclaimed trilogy.
• Mark Rylance delivers a nuanced portrayal of Thomas Cromwell, capturing his internal struggles and realization of his inevitable downfall.
• Damian Lewis returns as King Henry VIII, emphasizing the monarch's increasing volatility, cruelty, and disdain for those he deems inferior.
• The adaptation maintains historical authenticity while blending flashbacks from the first season with new material for a seamless continuation.
• Directed by Peter Kosminsky, the series is praised for its introspective tone, complex character work, and richly detailed depiction of Tudor England.