
About this season
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.
Episodes (7)

1. The Second Son
5.7Aired 5 March 2024 • 48 min
To change her family's fortunes, Mary Villiers convinces her son George to take action.

2. The Hunt
6.9Aired 12 March 2024 • 47 min
Mary resorts to drastic measures to help her son impress the king. George attempts to stand out from the crowd.

3. Not So Much As Love As by Awe
6.6Aired 19 March 2024 • 50 min
As Somerset puts George under pressure, Mary must find a way to persevere or risk losing everything.

4. The Wolf & the Lamb
6.5Aired 26 March 2024 • 47 min
Mary goes head-to-head with Lady Hatton, while George faces a daunting and dangerous trip to Scotland.

5. The Golden City
6.3Aired 2 April 2024 • 52 min
A crisis is triggered when Sir Walter Raleigh returns, driving a wedge between Mary, George and King James.

6. The Queen Is Dead
6.0Aired 9 April 2024 • 51 min
George risks everything as he navigates the affairs of the state, while Mary faces her own dire consequences.

7. War
6.3Aired 16 April 2024 • 54 min
George and Charles embark on a historical trip to Spain. Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power.