Becoming Elizabeth

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Season 1
  • Network: Starz
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 12, 2022
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11

Critic Reviews

  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 9, 2022
    60
    Becoming Elizabeth is less obsessed with the royal intrigue than with bodice ripping—quite literally at one point—once young Liz’s loins are stirred by the flirtatious attentions of her brother’s rowdy uncle, Thomas Seymour (the charismatic Tom Cullen), who impulsively weds the late king’s lusty and manipulative widow, Catherine Parr (Jessica Raine, chewing the luscious scenery). [13 Jun - 3 Jul 2022, p.5]
  2. Collider
    Reviewed by: Maggie Boccella
    Jun 10, 2022
    42
    The field of stars around Elizabeth far outshines the future queen herself, and as a result, the series is bogged down in its own self-importance, following threads of lord protectors and stepmothers and God knows who else through a confusing maze of castle walls, time passing seemingly at will for characters you can’t bring yourselves to care about.

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User Score
6.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. OlivierPiel
    Jun 13, 2022
    6
    After one episode it's clear it is not Wolfhall but it is well directed, photographed, edited and acted. Some of the dialogues areAfter one episode it's clear it is not Wolfhall but it is well directed, photographed, edited and acted. Some of the dialogues are anachronistic to say the least and characters could be better outlined or nuanced. Probably took license with truth, but, given the deluge of woke and pompous rubbish on offer it seems to be a good enough distraction.… Full Review »
  2. EFRAM
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Finally, a gripping, brilliantly written and directed deep dive into one of history's most fascinating people. A seething portrait of theFinally, a gripping, brilliantly written and directed deep dive into one of history's most fascinating people. A seething portrait of the inner workings of the English Court at a pivotal moment in its history. Practically perfect...in every way.… Full Review »
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