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Posted Apr 6th 2008 10:05PM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, OpEd, Episode Reviews, Reality-Free

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S02E02) This week we see just how much Anne has beguiled Henry (some might even say, bewitched?). The gifts, the trip to France, the title--all tokens of his love and all signs of how narrow-minded he is about her. I think the gifts, while very special and expensive, are nothing compared to the trip to Calais and Henry's elevating Anne to Marquess of Pembroke. Those two things show, more than anything else, that Henry is indeed serious about divorcing Queen Katharine and marrying Anne Boleyn.
Continue reading The Tudors: Episode 2-2
Posted Mar 30th 2008 10:05PM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, OpEd, Episode Reviews

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S02E01)
The Tudors is back. And in true Tudor style, it's back with a vengeance. Last year in the season finale we left Henry on the brink of a climax. And I would say no pun intended, but if you saw the season finale, you know that pun was
definitely intended.
A lot was set in motion with the premiere of
The Tudors. The ambitious Boleyns will rise even higher in the king's esteem this season. However, if you know your history, you'll know that we will watch their bloody fall from grace too. Henry and Anne's fiery relationship will deteriorate. And influence of Protestantism will continue to surge, while Catholicism in Britain will collapse almost entirely.
Continue reading The Tudors: Episode 2-1 (season premiere)
Posted Mar 22nd 2008 1:11PM by Kristin Sample
Filed under: Other Drama Shows, Programming, OpEd, Early Looks

If you are excited for season 2 of
The Tudors on Showtime but can't wait until it airs on Sunday March 30th, check this out. Showtime is making the season premiere available to fans online now. Just
click here and enter the password: Royal.
For an early look at the show, read on past the jump...
Continue reading The Tudors season two -- An early look