9/10
IMO better than TWQ
13 May 2017
Warning: Spoilers
It seems that some are comparing TWP to TWQ which hardly seems fair given that they are two different stories. Both were good however TWP is a bit better. From the Pilot episode where there is much hostility between Lizzie and Henry most likely due to their mother's involvement than there own to the fourth so far, it seems to be more historically accurate than the novel. The two actors playing the two leads have a very good chemistry between them as do the rival mothers. Even "enemies" can have great chemistry and I have always liked both Essie Davis and Michelle Fairley, splendid actresses in their own right, and though they do not have a lot of scenes together makes it even more electrifying. The acting is very genuine as it can be very difficult for period films and series and all of them, leading and supporting cast do an excellent job in illustrating how complicated the politics of the time were. However, I must give the most credit to Jodie Comer and Jacob Collins-Levy for their portrayal of Henry and Elizabeth "Lizzie." What I like the most is how both seem to have started out bitter and slowly have developed a mutual respect and liking, caring and a devotion and love of each other and recognizing how both their lives have been manipulated by their mothers and how each have distanced themselves from them and relied on each other. The historical accuracy is excellent so far. Though it was an arranged marriage, historically speaking they were rather devoted to each other and there was a genuine love between them. She was a "dutiful" wife yet Henry did see the wisdom in her because she brought that to his reign which he seemed to value very much. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in this period in history.
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