mhjelmgren

The book is excellent in its own right, and this is a fantastic adaptation of the work. The show is obviously a labor of love, with fierce and funny characters based--ever so loosely--on the members of the Tudor court after the death of Henry VIII. It has everything: steamy romance, wonderful representations of women and consent, and the sharpest dialogue I've watched in a long time.

I cannot stop thinking about this show. The ensemble work, actors' chemistry, gorgeous costuming and sets, and fantasy twist work together perfectly to create just a joyous experience. I cannot recommend highly enough!