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Mary & George

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2024 | 1 seasons | 45 min | Drama, War & Politics

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences. 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 history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 45 minutes, about 5 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: expect sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 255K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by D.C. Moore

  • Julianne MooreMary Villiers
  • Nicholas GalitzineGeorge Villiers
  • Tony CurranKing James I
  • Mark O'HalloranSir Francis Bacon
  • Laurie DavidsonEarl of Somerset
  • Trine DyrholmQueen Anne
  • Pearl ChandaCountess Somerset
  • Amelia GethingFrances Coke
  • Jacob McCarthyKit Villiers
  • Alice GrantSusan Villiers