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Becoming Elizabeth TV Series Details

GenresDrama
CountryUnited States
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Season1
No. of episodes8
Original releaseJune 12, 2022
Created byAnya Reiss
Directed byJustin Chadwick, Udayan Prasad, Catherine Morshead
Executive producersAnya Reiss, George Ormond, George Faber
ProducerLisa Osborne
StarringAlicia von Rittberg, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, Olivier Huband
CinematographyAdolpho Veloso, Lukasz Gutt, Tony Miller
Edited byRick Russell, Martin Brinkler, Joe Sawyer
Music byTim Phillips (7 episodes)
Production companyThe Forge
Original networkStarz

Becoming Elizabeth Cast & Characters

  • Alicia von Rittberg as Elizabeth Tudor
  • Romola Garai as Mary Tudor
  • Jessica Raine as Catherine Parr
  • Tom Cullen as Thomas Seymour
  • Bella Ramsey as Jane Grey
  • Jamie Parker as John Dudley, 1st Duke of Northumberland
  • Oliver Zetterström as King Edward VI
  • John Heffernan as Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset
  • Jamie Blackley as Lord Robert Dudley
  • Jacob Avery as Lord Guildford Dudley
  • Alexandra Gilbreath as Kat Ashley
  • Leo Bill as Henry Grey
  • Ekow Quartey as Pedro
  • Alex Macqueen as Stephen Gardiner
  • Olivier Huband as Ambassador Guzman
  • Robert Whitelock as Robert Kett
  • Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Amy Robsart

Becoming Elizabeth Storyline

The series follows the younger years of the only surviving child of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I, who starts out in the story as an orphaned teenager who becomes embroiled in the politics of the English court on her journey towards the crown. Before cancellation, the series covered almost the full reign of her younger half brother, Edward VI.

About Becoming Elizabeth TV Series

Becoming Elizabeth is a historical drama television series, created by Anya Reiss, that follows the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I, who lived in the 16th century.

In December 2019, it was announced Starz had greenlit an 8-episode series focusing on the younger years of Queen Elizabeth I created by Anya Reiss, who would also serve as an executive producer. In October 2022, it was announced that Starz had cancelled the show and there would be no season 2 covering the reign of Mary I.

In October 2020, Alicia von Rittberg joined the cast of the series. In May 2021, Romola Garai, Jessica Raine, Tom Cullen, Bella Ramsey, Oliver Zetterström, John Heffernan, Jamie Blackley, Jacob Avery, Alexandra Gilbreath, Leo Bill, Ekow Quartey, Alex Macqueen, and Oliver Huband joined the cast of the series.

Principal photography began in December 2020. In March 2021, production took place at Cardiff Castle.

Becoming Elizabeth Release Date

Becoming Elizabeth premiered on Starz on 12 June 2022 and on Channel 4 on 15 June. On 2 October 2022, the series was canceled.

Becoming Elizabeth Episodes

Season 1, Episode 1: Keep Your Knife Bright

Air Date: Sun, Jun 12, 2022
Following the death of Henry VIII, his children—Mary, Elizabeth, and Edward—become pawns in a dangerous struggle for power as the English court descends into chaos.

Season 1, Episode 2: You Cannot Keep the Birds from Flying Over Your Head

Air Date: Sun, Jun 19, 2022
A Christmas masque at court stirs tension between Protestant Edward and Catholic Mary. Elizabeth is caught in the middle when Mary insists she come live with her.

Season 1, Episode 3: Either Learn or Be Silent

Air Date: Sun, Jun 26, 2022
As the Lord Protector attempts to unify the siblings, Catherine and Thomas hasten their own schemes, using Elizabeth’s 15th birthday as cover.

Season 1, Episode 4: Lighten Our Darkness

Air Date: Sun, Jul 3, 2022
In the wake of a scandalous party, Elizabeth finds herself isolated among strangers, fearing the exposure of what truly transpired in Chelsea.

Season 1, Episode 5: Necessity Compels Me to Plague You

Air Date: Sun, Jul 10, 2022
Elizabeth’s triumphant return to court is jeopardized when she is approached with a reckless plan that could threaten her newfound favor.

Season 1, Episode 6: What Cannot Be Cured

Air Date: Sun, Jul 17, 2022
Elizabeth and Somerset face the fallout from Thomas’ actions, while Mary emerges as the only person Edward can now trust.

Season 1, Episode 7: To Laugh, to Lie, to Flatter, to Face

Air Date: Sun, Jul 31, 2022
A new Lord Protector rises, placing both Mary and Elizabeth at the mercy of the new regime—and their increasingly zealous younger brother.

Season 1, Episode 8: To Death We Must Stoop

Air Date: Sun, Aug 7, 2022
As the king falls gravely ill, the court that once opposed Catholicism now fears a Catholic ruler. Mary rides to Whitehall, briefly uniting with Elizabeth over their shared concern for Edward.

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