Julianne Moore
Mary Villiers
Series
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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7 episodes available
To change her family's fortunes, Mary Villiers convinces her son George to take action.
Mary resorts to drastic measures to help her son impress the king. George attempts to stand out from the crowd.
As Somerset puts George under pressure, Mary must find a way to persevere or risk losing everything.
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Mary Villiers
George Villiers
King James I
Sir Francis Bacon
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Mary goes head-to-head with Lady Hatton, while George faces a daunting and dangerous trip to Scotland.