Droughtlander suggestions: Check out The Tudors

As we go through another Droughtlander, there’s another great show you can check out. Now is the time to watch The Tudors.

We’re into another Droughtlander. As much as we’d love to support the idea of only binge-watching Outlander, there are so many other great shows to check out. One of them is The Tudors.

There are four seasons to work through. All four seasons take you through all six wives of Henry VIII. I’m sure you’ve at least heard of the rhyme “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.” You may have even seen Six live. Now it’s time to see Michael Hirst’s version of the story.

It isn’t quite historically accurate. I will tell you that now. However, it doesn’t take away from the enjoyment of the series.

What is The Tudors about?

The series follows Henry VIII’s reign. It doesn’t start from when he first became king, though. Instead, it starts from just toward the end of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, as he meets and falls for Anne Boleyn.

We then see how he broke away from Rome to start the Church of England, and we see how his various wives rose and fell from power. This is a chance to see why two wives were executed, who the real survivor was out of the six women, and a look at how he treated his children.

Why Outlander fans should watch The Tudors

There are a lot of reasons to watch The Tudors. One of those is the cast. There are various Outlander actors you’ll see pop up throughout the series, starting with Maria Doyle Kennedy as Catherine of Aragon. Rod Hallett is also in the series as Richard Rich, and there will be plenty of other familiar faces as you go.

Even outside of Outlander, there are some familiar faces you’ll want to watch for. Natalie Dormer, Henry Cavill, Tamzin Merchant, James Frain, and Sam Neill are all people you’ll immediately recognize for other projects—did you know, Merchant was originally cast as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones?

Then there is the historical storytelling. Yes, there are elements of real history ignored or changed. For example, Mary Tudor and Margaret Tudor, Henry’s two sisters, were combined into one character for the show. We get Mary’s story with Margaret’s name. However, you get the basics of the history when it comes to Henry VIII and his six wives. It’s a great start to learn more about English history.

This show does include some battles, although nothing like Outlander. There aren’t so many storylines that involve witchcraft, but there is a lot about the break from the Catholic church and the early period for that. Once you watch this show, you’ll end up wanting to find out more about all the major plays in Henry VIII’s story and the aftermath.

The Tudors is available to stream on SHOWTIME Anywhere and on Prime Video via Amazon Channels.