Fair rating?The Tudors· Season 2 · Episode 6
The Definition of Love
As the Reformation gathers pace, Sir Thomas Cromwell becomes ever more powerful as propagandist-in-chief of a new moral order. Royal confidence has given way to doubt. Henry is haunted by the memory of the executed Thomas More, while Queen Anne Boleyn's insecurities border on paranoia. Her husband's affairs continue and an effort to have her daughter Elizabeth betrothed to a French prince fails when the French King refuses to recognize the infant Princess's legitimacy; Anne's interference with policies both foreign and domestic also anger the King, as he expected her to play a more submissive role after receiving her crown. As a result of this debacle, deep fractures begin to appear in Henry and Anne's marriage. Meanwhile Charles Brandon feels remorse for being unfaithful to his wife, but resumes his friendship with the King.
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#5In Season 2of 10 rated episodes
#13All-timeof 38 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.9
2008First airedMay 4, 2008
Guest stars
Peter O'Tooleas Pope Paul III
Sarah Bolgeras Princess Mary Tudor
Anthony Brophyas Chapuys
Jane Brennanas Lady Margaret Bryan
Pádraic Delaneyas George Boleyn
Joanne Kingas Jane Parker / Lady RochfordRebekah Wainwrightas Catherine
John Kavanaghas Cardinal Campeggio
David Alpayas Mark Smeaton
James Gilbertas William BreretonLaura Jane Laughlinas Madge Sheldon
Serena Brabazonas Nan Saville
Jonathan Ryanas French Ambassador
Stephen Hoganas Sir Henry NorrisCrew
Ciarán DonnellyDirector
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