The White Princess
Seen it?2017 | 1 seasons | 60 min | Drama, War & Politics
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience. 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. If you loved The Last Kingdom or The White Queen, 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, hour-long episodes, about 8 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
The story of Elizabeth of York, the White Queen's daughter, and her marriage to the Lancaster victor, Henry VII. Based on the Philippa Gregory book of the same name.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 258K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Jodie ComerElizabeth of York
- Rebecca BensonMargaret Pole
- Jacob Collins-LevyHenry VII of England
- Kenneth CranhamJohn Morton
- Essie DavisElizabeth Woodville
- Richard DillaneThomas Stanley
- Patrick GibsonRichard of Shrewsbury
- Caroline GoodallCecily Neville
- Amy MansonCatherine Gordon
- Adrian RawlinsJohn de la Pole