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Mary & George

Mary & George

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Mary & George

"Lust. For power."

2024- 2024

1 Seasons

7 Episodes

7.0(103 votes)

Ended

Drama

War & Politics

Overview

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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Hera Pictures

Sky Studios

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Mary Villiers

Nicholas Galitzine

Nicholas Galitzine

George Villiers

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

King James I

Mark O'Halloran

Mark O'Halloran

Sir Francis Bacon

Laurie Davidson

Laurie Davidson

Earl of Somerset

Trine Dyrholm

Trine Dyrholm

Queen Anne

Pearl Chanda

Pearl Chanda

Countess Somerset

Amelia Gething

Amelia Gething

Frances Coke

Jacob McCarthy

Jacob McCarthy

Kit Villiers

Alice Grant

Alice Grant

Susan Villiers

Creative team

Created by: D.C. Moore
Showrunner: Julianne Moore
Oliver Hermanus
Produced by: Liza Marshall
Scott Bassett

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