Anne Boleyn: Season 1

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Anne Boleyn: Anne & Jane

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Season Details & Credits

AMC+ | Season Premiere Date: December 9, 2021

Summary: The three-part series focuses on the last months of Anne Boleyn's life as Jane Seymour (Lola Petticrew) arrives in court and men like Thomas Cromwell (Barry Ward) try to undermine her.

[Premiered originally in the UK on Channel 5 on 1 Jun 2021 and in the US on AMC+ on 9 Dec 2021]

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E3. Episode 3
Air Date: August 6, 2021
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S1:E2. Episode 2
Air Date: December 16, 2021
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S1:E1. Episode 1
Air Date: December 9, 2021

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i Ed Power

Dec 6, 2021

This was a masterfully drawn portrayal of courtly intrigue. And while the cautious tempo took a little adjusting to, sumptuous production values and regal acting added up to a right royal triumph. Read full review

Empire Beth Webb

Nov 24, 2021

Anne Boleyn proves that a modern spin on a historical milestone doesn’t have to be radical to make its mark. A dazzling showcase of talent, that cements Turner-Smith as one of the finest emerging actors working today. Read full review

Radio Times Flora Carr

Dec 6, 2021

Some of the dialogue and phrases used pulled me out of the drama (“trot on” and “woman to woman” spring to mind). ... That aside, the series brilliantly captures the essence of the doomed Anne Boleyn: a woman whose power and intelligence threatened the toxic, patriarchal Tudor court. Read full review

The Independent Adam White

Nov 24, 2021

Turner-Smith, the show’s star attraction, has a strong handle on the more arch dialogue, as well as Anne’s moments of quiet devastation. She's a good fit, too, for the show’s heightened soapiness. Read full review

The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Nov 24, 2021

Look, it’s not Wolf Hall. Nothing will ever be Wolf Hall again and although its shadow looms large, it looms unfairly and should be banished. On its own terms, Anne Boleyn works well enough. Read full review

IndieWire Kristen Lopez

Dec 7, 2021

“Anne Boleyn” is a cold retelling of the the English queen’s life that is only given life through Jodie Turner-Smith’s performance. Maybe if this had been a full-length series with more opportunity to expand the world out, there would be more reflection here. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Dec 2, 2021

A provocative take, but by starting the story with the clock already ticking on her doomed reign, it's all downhill for Anne stranding a simmering performance in a curiously pallid rehash. [6 - 19 Dec 2021, p.9]

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samichsupernova

Dec 16, 2021

This show is a woke joke. The ratings in the UK were terrible, and with good reason. You don't raceswap a historical person. It just makes no sense.

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

Jhonnata

Jan 25, 2022

Why is a black woman playing the role of a white one? If it were the other way around, Twitter would have already set the studio and the actors on fire.

3 of 5 users found this helpful32

Phallanx

Dec 24, 2021

I would have loved to watch this series, but sadly due to political correctness, in lieu of historical correctness, I will be opting out...

5 of 7 users found this helpful52

Mavix

Dec 12, 2021

Why they keep trying to do this kind of stuff? Or these corporate ants are trying to see who suck the balls to it's bosses the longest so they can get something out of it or they are just morons, the worst kind of morons.

6 of 10 users found this helpful64

mostro

Dec 15, 2021

I'm sorry but this is not right. There is no reason at all to change a historical character's race for the sake of inclusion. As someone mentioned above, how would you feel if they made a movie about president obama interpretes by a white person?
This is not right, please respect history.

6 of 7 users found this helpful61

Hihihahahoho

Dec 9, 2021

What the **** is this???? Black woman is playing a white person who actually existed! And this supposed to be normal? Well then make a movie about Obama with Christian Bale in the leading role

12 of 17 users found this helpful125

Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 9, 2021
- tbd
  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: August 6, 2021
- tbd
  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: December 16, 2021
- tbd
  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: December 9, 2021