After the likes of The Favourite six years ago, modern historical portrayals have now become more interested in the salacious side of real life deceased nobles, focusing on the sex, gore, and violence, so it’s unsurprising that James I, who was unpopular in part due to his alleged homosexuality, would eventually be depicted. Mary & George depicts this from the perspective of those who sought his favor, and while it is one of many of these modern period pieces, it is well done, with fantastic performances from the cast, and all the costumed social climbing that we enjoy. Mary & George is just great television.
Genre: Drama
Actor: Adrian Rawlins, Alice Grant, Amelia Gething, Daniel Jordan, Jacob McCarthy, Julianne Moore, Laurie Davidson, Mark O'Halloran, Mirren Mack, Niamh Algar, Nicholas Galitzine, Nicola Walker, Rina Mahoney, Samuel Blenkin, Sean Gilder, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Victor, Tony Curran, Trine Dyrholm
Rating: TV-MA
