The Tudors is a historical fiction television series set primarily in 16th-century England, created and written by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable television channel Showtime. … See more

Season 1
Season 1 chronicles the period of Henry VIII's reign in which his effectiveness as king is tested by international conflicts and political intrigue in his own court. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey plays a major part, acting as Henry's trusted … See more

The premiere of The Tudors on 1 April 2007 was the highest-rated Showtime series debut in three years. On 23 March 2008, See more

The Tudors was nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Drama Series in 2007. Jonathan Rhys Meyers received two nominations for the Best Actor in a Television Drama Golden … See more

Many events in the series differ from what actually happened. The series takes liberties with character names, relationships, historical costume, physical appearance, and the timing of events. As creator Hirst said, "Showtime commissioned me … See more

In the United States, the first-season premiere drew almost 870,000 viewers. The premiere earned a combined one million views online and via cable affiliates. See more

• List of The Tudors characters
• List of The Tudors episodes See more