Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16097 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-10-13
• Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
• Format: PAL
• Number of discs: 6
• Running time: 1017 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
Season 1
Pulling few punches and garnering its fair share of headlines as a result, The Tudors is a controversial, yet compelling period piece, that dramatically tells the story of the early years of King Henry VIII. Not for nothing, though, has it attracted its fair share of awards attention. For The Tudors is a complex drama, and not one to simplify its storylines. The young Henry, for instance, is exploring his muddled romances and his insecurities, against the challenges his kingdom is facing. It’s a plate-full for him to deal with, and in the hands of a superb performance from Jonathan Rhys Meyers--a real revelation in the role--as the young Henry, it’s all vividly and skillfully knitted together.

But The Tudors isn’t just about its central character, for there’s a terrific supporting cast at work too. Sam Neill’s Cardinal Wolsey, Jeremy Northam’s Thomas More and Natalie Dormer’s Ann Boleyn are just some who earn plaudits here. Behind the camera there’s the pen of Elizabeth writer Michael Hirst at work, and he too deserves much credit, clearly getting his teeth into the fascinating subject matter.

The Tudors is, undoubtedly, a graphic production, and earns its 15 certificate comfortably. It’s also been knocked for the liberties it takes with its history when putting its story across, with some justification. But it’s also most certainly terrific television, mixing in high production values with strong performances. In short, the ten episodes here will simply have you thirsting for the next series. Not before you’ve re-watched Season One a few times, though... --Jon Foster

Season 2
The Tudors: Season 2 begins with all the passion, violence and dark intrigue of the award-winning first series. King Henry (the dashing Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has appointed himself head of the Church of England. Meanwhile, upon the insistence of Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer), Henry breaks all contacts with Katherine and the noble Queen is banished from her court. Furthermore, a cook is blackmailed into poisoning a high-ranking bishop--then boiled alive for his crime. The Reformation has begun.

Synopsis
Focusing on the early years of King Henry VIII's reign, The Tudors looks at the colourful personal life and tremendously influential political life of the monarch. King Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) was obsessed with having a male heir, which led to him marrying six times. Rome's decision not to grant him a divorce led to him taking on the power of the Catholic Church, changing Christianity forever in England. Features all 20 episodes of the first and second series of The Tudors.

Customer Reviews

Series 1 & 2 The Tudors
What an amazing series. Buying Series 1 & 2 from Amazon was the best value and I have so enjoyed seeing them again. Watching something as elaborate as The Tudors for the second time allows you to concentrate on the story and not just on the costumes and settings. Brilliant package!

What a laugh!
I love this series - it's such a laugh from beginning to end so far. Historically some facts are true, such as the existence of the characters in the series, but I can't work out how Thomas Tallis became involved (apart from the fact that he composed music at that time!).Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk was married to Mary Tudor, Queen of France, not Margaret (who was Queen of Scotland). I suspect the timelines are stretched and compressed to fit the story.
Don't use it as a reference guide for GCSE or A Level history, but I'm really looking to Series 3

A brilliant look at this era.
This show is brilliant, with the first series getting better and better as it went on. Rhys Meyers portrays the character of Henry VIII perfectly with Dormer doing a brilliant job playing Anne Boleyn. A must have for any history fans.