#1
S1E6
What Cannot Be Cured
Both 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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#2
S1E8
To Death We Must Stoop
With the king sick, court fears he will be succeeded by one of his sisters, but which sister?
#3
S1E7
To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face
There is a new Lord Protector and Mary and Elizabeth both find themselves at the mercy of the new regime and their zealous little brother.
#4
Lighten Our Darkness
S1E4
#5
Either Learn or Be Silent
S1E3
#6
Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
S1E5
#7
You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head
S1E2
#8
Keep Your Knife Bright
S1E1
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Following 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.
#7
You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head
S1E2
#6
Necessity Compels Me to Plague You
S1E5
#5
Either Learn or Be Silent
S1E3
#4
Lighten Our Darkness
S1E4
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