Blood, Sex & Royalty

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Blood, Sex & Royalty

2022

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

7.1(97 votes)

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Drama

Overview

A modern take on the British royal drama, this steamy series offers a window into the lives of history's deadliest, sexiest and most iconic monarchs.

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10 members

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Amy James-Kelly

Anne Boleyn

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Adam Astill

Thomas Boleyn

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Lois Brabin-Platt

Mary Boleyn

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Callum Coates

Cardinal Wolsey

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Simonas Mozūra

Henry Percy

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Max Parker

Henry VIII

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Jhon Lumsden

George Boleyn

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Sophie Boettge

Jane Boleyn

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Nikhita Lesler

Lady Worcester

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Stephen Fewell

Thomas Cromwell

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