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Becoming Elizabeth
The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the crown.
- Created by:
- Anya Reiss
- Cast:
- Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Network:
- STARZ
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 2.0Keep Your Knife Bright
2022-06-12 · 58mFollowing the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 3.0You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your Head
2022-06-19 · 54mChristmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 3.0Either Learn or Be Silent
2022-06-26 · 58mThe Lord Protector’s plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth’s 15th birthday as cover.
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Episode 4
★ 5.0Lighten Our Darkness
2022-07-03 · 57mHaving been sent away from Catherine and Thomas' household, Elizabeth is amongst strangers in the house of Kat's brother-in-law Antony Denny, and terrified of anyone finding out her secrets from Chelsea Place.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 5.0Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
2022-07-10 · 50mElizabeth is determined to not fall into the same traps she did when last she was at Chelsea. While the court has been rocked by Mary’s defiance, the Lord Somerset is still more concerned with the war in Scotland.
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Episode 6
★ 5.0What Cannot Be Cured
2022-07-17 · 58mBoth Elizabeth and Somerset face the consequences of Thomas’ actions, while Mary finds that she is the only family member that the king can now trust.
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E07
Episode 7
To Laugh, To Lie, To Flatter, To Face
2022-07-31 · 53mThere is a new Lord Protector and Mary and Elizabeth both find themselves at the mercy of the new regime and their zealous little brother.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 5.0To Death We Must Stoop
2022-08-07 · 56mWith the king sick, court fears he will be succeeded by one of his sisters, but which sister?
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Alicia von Rittberg
Elizabeth Tudor
Romola Garai
Mary Tudor
Oliver Zetterström
Edward VI
John Heffernan
Duke of Somerset
Jamie Parker
John Dudley
Leo Bill
Henry Grey
Ekow Quartey
Pedro
