I am currently a third year business student; however, with a minor in history, I have to voice my opinion on his series. Last semester I completed a course on the history of Great Britain from the time of Ceaser until 1603, which most notably ended with Queen Elizabeth, the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. I have watched the first two shows of the series (which impressed me so that I ordered Showtime) and have been squirming waiting for it to premier so I can continue watching. From what I know about Henry VIII, this series, so far, pays tremendous tribute to his legacy and the great influence he had on Great Britain and the world. Historically precise, whitty, lustful, strong and true are just some of the words I use to describe to this series, and so far, two thumbs up! Showtime definetly has a winner on their hands!

Try "sordid" for "sorted." For what it's worth.

I took a history course in college and I am an expert too!

First poster works for Showtime.

I realize that only 3 other people know or care, but....
HENRY 8 was a very tall, athletic, charming & charismatic REDHEAD!!!
Jonathan Rhys is hot & all, but pleeeeeze, people- how hard would it have been?
I mean, it's not like Russell Crowe is doing anything else right now.
Or at the very least, would have killed them to invest in some hair dye?!?

I'm just sayin'