Fair rating?The Tudors· Season 2 · Episode 7
Matters of State
As Thomas Cromwell's increasingly ruthless 'reforms' spread terror through an ever more vulnerable Catholic Church, Anne Boleyn has nightmares that her position at the King's side is under threat from the continued existence of former Queen Catherine and her daughter Mary. Catherine's death removes much of the perceived illegitimacy of Anne's position, and a passionate sexual encounter with Henry seems to heal the rift with her husband. However, she is still far from secure, and her quarrels with her former ally Cromwell alarm her father and brother. Meanwhile Henry is occupied by the sad news of Catherine's death and later has a happy encounter with Lady Jane Seymour. Anne Boleyn announces to her father that she is pregnant with a son.
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#7In Season 2of 10 rated episodes
#18All-timeof 38 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.9
2008First airedMay 11, 2008
Guest stars
Peter O'Tooleas Pope Paul III
Sarah Bolgeras Princess Mary Tudor
Guy Carletonas Chamberlain
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
Anita Briemas Jane Seymour
James Gilbertas William BreretonLaura Jane Laughlinas Madge Sheldon
Serena Brabazonas Nan Saville
Krystin Pellerinas Lady Elizabeth DarrellCrew
Dearbhla WalshDirector
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