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Episode 2 dramatizes Catherine of Aragon’s role at the Battle of Flodden, but how much of it is true? In this historical review, I fact-check the show’s most dramatic claims, from Catherine in armor to Margaret Tudor’s fury, and explain the real politics behind the 1513 war with France and Scotland.
In Episode 4 of The Spanish Princess Season 2, titled “The Other Woman,” Henry VIII’s wandering eye threatens Catherine’s position as queen. But the show’s portrayal of Catherine’s reaction to his infidelity, Margaret Tudor’s Scottish crisis, and even Mary’s birth strays wildly from history. In this review, I break down what the series got right, what it missed, and why Tudor history didn’t need modern embellishment to be dramatic.
In Episode 5 of The Spanish Princess, the court battles a deadly outbreak while personal and political tensions flare. But the show takes major liberties with the historical record, from Henry VIII’s early reign to Thomas More’s character. Here's what they got right, wrong, and just plain weird in “Plague.”
As Catherine’s fertility struggles continue, her faith becomes both a refuge and a battleground. In The Spanish Princess Season 2 Episode 7, tensions rise between Catherine and Henry over religion, legitimacy, and prophecy. This episode emphasizes spiritual devotion and personal resilience, while foreshadowing the religious and dynastic crises to come.
The Spanish Princess Season 2 finale rewrites Tudor history in its portrayal of Catherine of Aragon, Lady Margaret Pole, and King Henry VIII. From framing Margaret as a traitor to falsely depicting Thomas More as a torturer, the episode distorts real events for dramatic effect. This detailed review breaks down what really happened and why getting the facts right matters.
In the premiere of The Spanish Princess, Catherine of Aragon arrives in England for her royal marriage, but how much of Episode 1, “The New World,” is rooted in history? In this in-depth critique, I examine what the show gets right, what it gets wildly wrong, and why the real Tudor court deserves better than modern soap drama.
Episode 2 of The Spanish Princess, titled “Fever Dream,” blends real Tudor tragedy with fanciful fiction, from invented feuds and plague masks to an implausible speech about Islamic tolerance. Join me as I unpack what’s true, what’s not, and why Catherine of Aragon’s legacy deserves better.
In Episode 4 of The Spanish Princess, titled “The Battle for Harry,” political intrigue deepens as Catherine focuses on Prince Henry amidst court tensions. This episode finally gives Margaret Beaufort her due as a powerful and devout matriarch, while blending historical facts with dramatic liberties. From Henry VII’s profound grief and Margaret Tudor’s departure to misconceptions about dowries, residences, and royal protocols, I break down what really happened behind the Tudor court’s closed doors.
In Episode 5 of The Spanish Princess, titled “Heart vs. Duty,” Catherine of Aragon’s persistence pays off as she secures her marriage to Prince Henry. But beneath the drama, the series struggles with historical accuracy, particularly in its portrayal of Henry VII as a weak father and Margaret Beaufort’s inconsistent morality. This review explores the real Tudor family dynamics, the Catholic Church’s influence on pregnancy and abortion, and the political realities shaping these key figures.
In Episode 6 of The Spanish Princess, titled “A Polite Kidnapping,” court intrigue deepens as Catherine’s enemies plot against her and familial tensions boil over. However, the series continues to take liberties, portraying Henry VIII as a rebellious teen, dramatizing Henry VII’s temper, and misrepresenting Juana and Isabella of Castile with sensationalist cruelty. This review separates fact from fiction, revealing the real Tudor discipline, the dignified stature of Juana, and the formidable leadership of Isabella I.
