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The White Queen

Name: The White Queen
Genre: Drama, War & Politics
Released: 2013-06-16
Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Max Irons, Amanda Hale, Janet McTeer, James Frain

2013 | 1 seasons | Drama, War & Politics

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (70 on Metacritic) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved TURN: Washington's Spies, start here. 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.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the protracted conflict for the throne of England.