S1E8 Old Curses
A final confrontation with the pretender exposes King Henry's weaknesses, while Lizzie confronts new demons and old curses.
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#2
S1E5
Traitors
Lizzie must deal with her mother's defiant defense of the York cause, while the appearance of a boy in Burgundy claiming to be a young prince threatens to further destabilize King Henry's rule.
#3
S1E6
English Blood on English Soil
King Henry VII and Lizzie travel to Spain in an attempt to secure their son's betrothal. Meanwhile, unrest has been growing in Burgundy and spills over into an English battle.
- 4. S1E7 "Two Kings"
- 5. S1E2 "Hearts and Minds"
- 6. S1E3 "Burgundy"
- 7. S1E4 "The Pretender"
- 8. S1E1 "In Bed with the Enemy"
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#8
S1E1
In Bed with the Enemy
England is in a fractious state as Henry Tudor is set to ascend the throne. Lizzie must fulfill her promise to marry King Henry VII in order to bring peace to the warring nation.
- 7. S1E4 "The Pretender"
- 6. S1E3 "Burgundy"
- 5. S1E2 "Hearts and Minds"
- 4. S1E7 "Two Kings"
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Top Standout: S1E8 Old Curses
Best Hidden Gem: S1E5 Traitors
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