The sets and costumes are lavish. The characters are beyond interesting. They tug and play with your attentions. Not historically accurate, you say? Well, of course not, I reply. However, how many viewers have googled Henry Tudor to ask the questions they might have otherwise never thought to ask? History books are filled with inaccuracies, yet we continue to study and research to get as close to the truth as possible.

Ultimately, this is entertainment and should be accepted as such.I loved the First Season and am looking forward to viewing the Second. By the by, I shall take JRM as Henry XVIII any day over some bloated, less charismatic actor who might better resemble the actual king!

Critics of this show claim that it is impossible to get past the historical inaccuracies it presents. Anybody who whines about the exact details is definitely taking the series too seriously. The Tudors is an excellent series that just so happens to be based on Henry VIII and his many love affairs. The acting is fantastic (especially from Jonathan Rhys Meyers, the reason I started watching) and the story is intriguing. If you take this show for what it is and leave your history book closed, you’ll really enjoy it.
Side note: It is on Showtime, so it is guaranteed to be full of smut.