Series synopsis
Becoming Elizabeth is an American drama television series that premiered on STARZ on June 12, 2022. It ended on August 7, 2022. It was created by Anya Reiss. It stars Alicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Oliver Zetterström and John Heffernan.
The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the crown.
Premise
The fascinating story of the early life of England’s most iconic Queen, Elizabeth Tudor, an orphaned teenager who became embroiled in the political and sexual politics of the English court on her journey to obtain the crown.
Premise: The queen you know. The girl you don’t.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alicia von Rittberg as Elizabeth Tudor
- Romola Garai as Mary Tudor
- Oliver Zetterström as Edward VI
- John Heffernan as Duke of Somerset
- Jamie Parker as John Dudley
- Leo Bill as Henry Grey
- Ekow Quartey as Pedro
Guest cast
- Jessica Raine as Catherine Parr
- Alexandra Gilbreath as Kat Ashley
- Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour
- Matthew Steer as William
- Ryan Nolan as Richard
- Olivier Huband as Guzmán de Silva
- Bella Ramsey as Jane Grey
- Shaun Mason as Priest
- Jamie Blackley as Robert Dudley
- Jacob Avery as Guildford Dudley
- Miltos Yerolemou as Tutor
- Kenny Fullwood as Messenger
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 12, 2022 | August 7, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Keep Your Knife Bright Following the death of Henry VIII, his three children; Mary, Elizabeth and Edward are now pawns in a dangerous game as the English court is plunged into a race for control of the new England they find themselves in. |
June 12, 2022 |
| 2 |
You Cannot Keep the Birds From Flying Over Your Head Christmas at court, and a controversial masque leaves Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary at odds. Elizabeth finds herself in the middle as Mary demands she come live with her. |
June 19, 2022 |
| 3 |
Either Learn or Be Silent The Lord Protector’s plan for peace between the siblings only causes Catherine and Thomas to accelerate their own, using Elizabeth’s 15th birthday as cover. |
June 26, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | STARZ |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 12, 2022 |
| Last aired | August 7, 2022 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |