Mary and George

2024 - 3 - 5

The Scandalous Saga of Mary & George: Seduction, Scheming, and Royalty

Julianne Moore - Mary and George - Nicholas Galitzine - period drama - royal court intrigue

Discover the saucy historical drama of Mary & George, where a mother-son duo take on Britain's royal court with scandalous secrets and seduction!

In the sizzling period drama 'Mary & George,' Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine shine as the scheming mother-son duo, Mary and George Villiers, who plot to conquer Britain's royal court and seduce its king, James I. The series delves into the scandalous true story of Mary Villiers, who orchestrates a plan for her handsome son George to seduce King James, weaving a tale of ambition, seduction, and power. Writer DC Moore captures the historical context of James I's sexuality, a once not-so-secret aspect of the royal court, in a riveting portrayal of courtly intrigue and scandal.

Amidst the luxurious backdrop of the royal court, 'Mary & George' explores the complexities of ambition, wealth, and power in 17th-century Britain. Julianne Moore's portrayal of the pushy and manipulative Mary Villiers sheds light on a ruthlessly cunning character who stops at nothing to achieve her goals. The series delves into the tension between accents, seduction tactics, and survival in the challenging era of the 1600s, unraveling a captivating narrative of greed and ambition.

Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine defend the depiction of James I's romances in the series, emphasizing the authenticity and boldness of the storytelling. The drama not only captivates with its scandalous plot but also sparks conversations on historical accuracy and creative liberties in period dramas. 'Mary & George' offers a fresh take on historical events through a lens of intrigue and seduction, making it a must-watch for fans of gripping historical dramas.

In a world of royal court intrigue and scandalous seduction, 'Mary & George' stands out as a riveting portrayal of power, ambition, and betrayal. Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine's compelling performances bring to life the captivating tale of Mary and George Villiers, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of British history with flair and drama.

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How true to life is Mary & George, the period drama full of sex ... (ABC News)

Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine star as a scheming mother and son duo who conquer Britain's royal court and seduce its king in this saucy historical ...

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Mary & George | TV Tonight (TV Tonight)

An ambitious mother hatches a plan for her handsome son to seduce King James in a deliciously brash period drama.

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BTS: Hera Pictures's Mary and George for Sky - Televisual (Televisual)

A good part of that has been a “historical nervousness”, as writer DC Moore puts it, with portraying James' sexuality – far from a court secret in his time, but ...

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The scandalous true story of Sky's 'Mary and George': Orgies ... (The Independent)

The shocking scheming of Mary Villiers – who encouraged her beautiful son George to seduce King James I – is the subject of a new breeches-ripping TV drama.

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'Mary & George' cast on accents, seduction and surviving the 1600s (Olean Times Herald)

(4 Mar 2024) Mary Villiers knew how to use her son to get wealth, power and prestige. In "Mary & George," Julianne Moore plays the white ruff-wearing pushy ...

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Mary & George review: The life of greedy and ruthless Mary Villiers ... (Independent.ie)

Literary period dramas were also big business on Sunday nights — perhaps some Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, Anthony Trollope or one of the Brontës — but bigger of ...

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Julianne Moore defends Mary & George's depiction of James I's gay ... (Yahoo Finance UK)

The actor and her co-star Nicholas Galitzine speak with Yahoo UK about their new Sky drama and why its depiction of James I's romances isn't hard to ...

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What happened to Mary and George Villiers? True story behind ... (Radio Times)

What happened to the real-life Mary and George Villiers, as played by Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine in Sky's Mary & George?

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Who was the real Mary Villiers? (BBC History Magazine)

In the Stuart court of James VI and I, one enigmatic woman came to wield unprecedented power, thanks to her son George's strategic relationship with the ...

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Boxing Clever: Mary and George has swagger and filth — and ... (Irish Examiner)

Funny, and filthy without being Game of Thrones explicit, this is well worth a watch, writes Pat Fitzpatrick.

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A very gay chat with Mary & George star Julianne Moore (Gay Times Magazine)

Mary & George star Julianne Moore discusses the queer historical psychodrama, Nicholas Galitzine and her "mother" status.

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Mary & George review: Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine make ... (Tatler)

Filled with queer sexual intrigue, sumptuous production design and a satirical edge, D.C Moore's miniseries gets off to a strong start.

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Mary & George: Tatler reveals the truth behind the queer King ... (Tatler)

James I had many favourites, but none matched up to George Villiers. Here Tatler explores the rise and fall of a King's adviser - and likely lover.

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Q&A: Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine set out to seduce a ... (ABC News)

One of the original momagers, Mary Villiers knew how to use her son to get wealth, power and prestige.

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Mary & George review – Julianne Moore has ludicrously good fun in ... (The Guardian)

This audacious drama has poisonings by prune, lesbian affairs, murders, orgies – and a family so monstrous they make the Borgias look like the Waltons.

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Mary and George review: Starry cast can't save this debauched tale ... (The Irish Times)

Television review: Julianne Moore has great fun but the grim comedy style weighs down this story of scheming courtiers like mud on the hem of a dress.

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Is Mary & George a true story? The real history behind the royal drama (BBC History Magazine)

New Sky Original drama Mary & George takes us inside the political intrigues and personal relationships that shaped the court of James VI and I. We examine ...

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