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"The Spanish Princess" returns viewers to the world of Tudor royal court intrigue, continuing the story from the Starz miniseries "The White Queen" and the Starz limited series "The White Princess." It's told uniquely from the perspective of the women, but it also sheds light on the lives of people of color who were living and working in 16th-century London. Teenage Catherine of Aragon, the strong-willed Princess of Spain, is promised in marriage to the English Prince Arthur. When he dies suddenly, the throne seems lost until she sets her sights on the new heir, the charismatic and headstrong Prince Harry.

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Critics Consensus

The Spanish Princess blends soapy melodrama with beautifully rendered historical set-pieces to paint a rounder -- if still not fully realized -- portrait of an often overlooked queen.

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The Spanish Princess: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Allison Keene Collider Arthur and Catherine wanted to bring Camelot back to England, and while we know historically that Catherine won't be able to achieve that halcyon desire in the Tudor court, The Spanish Princess wonderfully makes us want to follow her wherever she leads. Rated: 5/5 May 29, 2019 Full Review The Spanish Princess: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald It's well cast, handsomely produced and based on novels by Philippa Gregory. Good popcorn-munching fun. May 16, 2019 Full Review The Spanish Princess: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Robyn Bahr The Hollywood Reporter The Spanish Princess is the ideal period soap, dexterously and intelligently balancing the webby intrigue of 16th century court life with the dewy eroticism of a classic melodrama. There's no guilt here. Just pleasure. May 6, 2019 Full Review The Spanish Princess: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) The Spanish Princess lacks a strong protagonist and manipulates historical facts in favor of an outlandish plot. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 19, 2019 Full Review The Spanish Princess: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Princess Weekes The Mary Sue It was a pleasure, despite all the wild inaccuracies, to see a period drama that took the time and attention to develop its Black female lead-that she was treated with respect, dignity, and grace by the writers. May 29, 2019 Full Review The Spanish Princess: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Erin Donnelly Refinery29 This sexy, spellbinding follow-up to The White Queen and The White Princess finally gives the charismatic and cunning Catherine her due and provides some much-needed royal herstory. May 29, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lorenzo T Very weak in every single aspect. I couldn't go through all the episodes. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/28/24 Full Review FD C Starts with our star leading the battle in a dress and somehow gets worse. If you want a diverse cast maybe don't adapt something that's well documented about actual people. I don't know, maybe create your own story. Forced and an insult to the people this was based on Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Aside from the clothing and historical inaccuracies, it's a brilliant watch. I watch it on repeat on primetv for comfort. I really enjoyed Charlotte Hope's portrail of Cathrine of Aragon. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent acting by Charlotte Hope makes this a great series. Her portrayal of a courageous woman in a man's world is beautifully done. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review jonny c This show isn't very historically accurate but that's ok because it doesn't pretend to be. It's entertaining with some great characters, particularly Margaret Beaufort and Maggie Pole. I've seen people complaining about the inclusion of Lena being pandering but she was based on a real person. In reality she was a personal slave of Catherine rather than her lady in waiting. Catherine was highly unlikeable unfortunately, very deceitful and selfish. Charlotte Hope can't do a very good Spanish accent either. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I wanted to like this series. I love historical dramas. This one doesn't stick to history. I love Catherine of Aragon, and this isn't even close to doing her justice. I find Charlotte Hope's voice unpleasant, but her fake Spanish accent is intolerable. It's weird, and in no reality does it sound Spanish. I don't know what the casting director was thinking. I can't make it through season 2. I could give it three stars as a fictional period drama, if Charlotte Hope wasn't in it. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Emma Frost Creator Charlotte Hope Catherine of Aragon Richard Pepper Thomas, Earl of Wiltshire Harriet Walter Margaret Beaufort Aaron Cobham Oviedo Elliot Cowan King Henry Tudor
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 5, 2019 The New World Catherine of Aragon arrives in England to wed Prince Arthur, heir to the English throne, in a marriage contract intended to forge an alliance between the two nations. Details Episode 2 Aired May 12, 2019 Fever Dream Catherine is one step closer to the English throne with her marriage to Arthur, but must navigate the challenges of a new relationship and a new court. Details Episode 3 Aired May 19, 2019 An Audacious Plan Catherine remains determined to become England's future Queen and makes plans to marry Prince Harry; Lizzie has a troubling premonition following a complicated labor. Details Episode 4 Aired May 26, 2019 The Battle for Harry As the nation mourns Lizzie's passing and Catherine works to secure her marriage to Harry, Henry shocks the family by announcing his intention to honor his wife's dying wish. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 2, 2019 Heart Versus Duty Catherine is faced with a dilemma, either marry King Henry Tudor and immediately become Queen of England or find a way to refuse and hold out for Harry. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 9, 2019 A Polite Kidnapping The English throne seems within Catherine's reach, but an unfortunate twist of fate means that her future now lies in the hands of her unstable older sister. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 16, 2019 All Is Lost The whole country is suffering; Catherine is barely recognizable as the "Spanish Princess" and Maggie is destitute, but Catherine is determined not to abandon her destiny. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 23, 2019 Destiny The fate of England hangs in the balance when the Tudor family is rocked by tragedy; Catherine risks everything to find out if Harry still loves her. Details

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Director
Lisa Clarke, Birgitte Stærmose, Daina Reid, Stephen Woolfenden

Creator
Emma Frost

Executive Producer
Emma Frost, Matthew Graham, Colin Callender, Scott Huff, Charlie Hampton, Charles Pattinson

Screenwriter
Andrea Thornton, Emma Frost, Helen Childress

Network
STARZ

Rating
TV-MA

Genre
History, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date
May 5, 2019
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