Becoming Elizabeth
Seen it?2022 | 1 seasons | 59 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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, hour-long episodes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the crown.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 93K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Anya Reiss
- Alicia von RittbergElizabeth Tudor
- Romola GaraiMary Tudor
- Oliver ZetterströmEdward VI
- John HeffernanDuke of Somerset
- Jamie ParkerJohn Dudley
- Leo BillHenry Grey
- Ekow QuarteyPedro