"Lust. For power."
Mary & George
In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.
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S1 E7 • 4/16/2024
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George and Charles embark on a historical trip to Spain. Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power.
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Julianne Moore
Mary Villiers
Nicholas Galitzine
George Villiers
Tony Curran
King James I
Mark O'Halloran
Sir Francis Bacon
Laurie Davidson
Earl of Somerset
Trine Dyrholm
Queen Anne
Pearl Chanda
Countess Somerset
Amelia Gething
Frances Coke
Jacob McCarthy
Kit Villiers
Alice Grant
Susan Villiers
Mirren Mack
Katherine Villiers
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See all on TMDBThis is a very gay-heavy historical fiction story about a mother who pushes her son to become the bed-warmer for the king of England. While this is based on real people and events, some very accurately, there is definitely some creative license taken as well. This is a dark story with many characters and subplots; and while there is much history involved, it is first and foremost a gay story. Wha…