Mary & George (2024)

Drama · History

In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (9,120 votes)
Episode average: 7.3 ↑ +0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Julianne Moore Mary Villiers
Nicholas Galitzine George Villiers
Tony Curran King James I
Mark O'Halloran Sir Francis Bacon
Laurie Davidson Earl of Somerset
Trine Dyrholm Queen Anne

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

7.34 avg 7 episodes 7.2 → 7.4 53 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Second Son	7.2	595
2	The Hunt	7.4	464
3	Not So Much Love As By Awe	7.5	403
4	The Wolf & The Lamb	7.3	357
5	The Golden City	7.3	330
6	The Queen is Dead	7.3	313
7	War	7.4	325