The Spanish Princess
Seen it?2019 | 2 seasons | 55 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest 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 anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, hour-long episodes, about 15 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
The beautiful Spanish princess, Catherine of Aragon, navigates the royal lineage of England with an eye on the throne.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 263K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Part I is the high point.
Part I2019 · 8 episodes · 6.5 out of 10Weeknight
Part II2020 · 8 episodes · 6.1 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Matthew Graham, Emma Frost
- Charlotte HopeCatherine of Aragon
- Ruairí O'ConnorHenry VIII
- Laura CarmichaelMaggie Pole
- Philip CumbusThomas Wolsey
- Georgie HenleyPrincess Meg Tudor
- Stephanie Levi-JohnLina de Cardonne
- Sai BennettPrincess Mary Tudor
- Aaron CobhamOviedo de Maceta
- Andrew BuchanThomas More
- Richard PepperThomas, Earl of Wiltshire