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Elizabeth I

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2005 | 1 seasons | Drama

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (81 on Metacritic) and it won 9 Emmys. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

The reign of Elizabeth I of England and her relationships with the Earl of Leicester and the Earl of Essex.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 9 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Miniseries, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special and 5 more. Won 3 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Won 2 SAG Awards: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie, Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Original Television Music. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Picture Made for Television. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Miniseries. Also nominated for 2 more Emmys and 3 more BAFTAs. Plus 7 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 51K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Nigel Williams

  • Helen MirrenElizabeth I
  • Hugh DancyEarl of Essex
  • Toby JonesRobert Cecil
  • Patrick MalahideSir Francis Walsingham
  • Jeremy IronsEarl of Leicester / Lord Dudley
  • Ian McDiarmidLord Burghley
  • Ewen BremnerKing James VI
  • Barbara FlynnMary Queen of Scots
  • Eddie RedmayneSouthampton
  • Toby SalamanDr Lopez