• The story about Mary Villiers, Countess of Buckingham, who in 17th Century England moulded her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I and become his all-powerful lover. Through outrageous scheming, the pair rose from humble beginnings to become one of the richest, most titled, and influential mother and sons England had ever seen
  • List of Episodes (7)
    • 1. The Second Son

      05 Mar '24
      To change her family's fortunes, Mary Villiers convinces her son George to take action.
    • 2. The Hunt

      12 Mar '24
      Mary resorts to drastic measures to help her son impress the king. George attempts to stand out from the crowd.
    • 3. Not So Much As Love As by Awe

      19 Mar '24
      As Somerset puts George under pressure, Mary must find a way to persevere or risk losing everything.
    • 4. The Wolf & the Lamb

      26 Mar '24
      Mary goes head-to-head with Lady Hatton, while George faces a daunting and dangerous trip to Scotland.
    • 5. The Golden City

      02 Apr '24
      A crisis is triggered when Sir Walter Raleigh returns, driving a wedge between Mary, George and King James.
    • 6. The Queen Is Dead

      09 Apr '24
      George risks everything as he navigates the affairs of the state, while Mary faces her own dire consequences.
    • 7. War

      16 Apr '24
      George and Charles embark on a historical trip to Spain. Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power.