Royal Bastards: Rise of the Tudors (2021)

Episode Overview

The first episode delves into the early phase of the Wars of the Roses, spanning from 1453 to 1461, focusing on King Henry VI's unexpected illness and its repercussions for England. The narrative highlights the intense rivalry between Richard of York and Margaret of Anjou, alongside the rise of Richard's son, Edward, as a formidable claimant to the throne. We also meet Margaret Beaufort, a young mother deeply involved with the Lancastrian cause, who faces a turning point when her husband, Edmund Tudor, dies under dramatic circumstances, forcing her to seize her own fate. The episode concludes with Edward's victory at the Battle of Towton, Henry VI's capture, and Queen Margaret's subsequent exile.