Mary & George

With Somerset keeping George on the back foot, Mary must find a way to make allies fast and overcome the Somersets or risk losing everything; Francis Bacon senses an opportunity to influence George.

A political crisis triggered by the return of the legendary and infamous Sir Walter Raleigh drives a wedge between Mary, George and King James.

Mary resorts to drastic measures to earn George an opportunity to impress the King; George must pull out all the stops and go head-to-head with Earl Somerset in order to stand out and prove himself to the King.

Anti-Spanish riots have taken hold of the city, and with the Crown plunged into debt, George stands to lose everything; Mary faces devastating consequences when she overplays her hand.

Mary Villiers develops a cunning plan to transform her family's fortunes forever, but first she must convince her beautiful but disobedient son George to rise to the occasion and claim their destiny.

George faces a daunting trip to Scotland with an erratic and closed off King James; Mary attempts to enforce the marriage of John and Frances, but a fired-up Lady Hatton stands in her way.

George embarks on a monumental and historical trip to Spain with Prince Charles in a bid to ease English and Spanish tensions and avoid war; Mary attempts one last throw of the dice to ensure absolute power.